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Laptop Vs Chromebook

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:April 27, 2020

The quarantine has many folks "rediscovering" their laptops and also bringing the school provided devices their children are using into focus. We are finding that many of these people don't know the difference between a laptop and a Chromebook. In this post we’ll cover some of the main differences. Chromebooks may look like fully featured laptops, but instead of Windows or MacOS, they are running a browser-based operating system called Chrome OS which is built on Linux. Chrome OS is a minimal system that is a wholly different experience from Windows or MacOS. Initially Chromebooks were very limited in scope…

Travel Tips For Your Devices

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:August 28, 2019

Our wireless devices have become such a part of our everyday lives that it’s almost unthinkable to not take them with us on our trips. With all the hustle and bustle of traveling, it’s easy to forget that our devices need to prepare for the trip just like you do. These are some tips to help ensure that your devices come home safely with you, and your trip is not ruined by a theft or failure. Laptops You don’t want to be that person forgetting his computer at a coffee shop or a victim of theft. Use these tips to…

Cloud Storage…Why Should I Use It?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:September 28, 2018

At Geek Easy Computers, we see too many clients with failed or failing hard drives with no backup system in place! It’s a tragedy because data recovery is not guaranteed and can be expensive when it does work. Today there is really no excuse for not having some type of regular backup in place. Especially with the availability and ease of use of cloud storage. With this post, we hope to show you why you should be using the cloud.

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Are Smartphones & Tablets computers? Not Quite.

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:March 15, 2018

Smartphones and tablets have gotten more powerful and capable over the last 5 years. Many people rely on them as their primary device to access the Internet or to consume media (stream video, listen to music). But are they really ready to replace a computer? In this article we’ll clarify the differences between computers & mobile devices, and hopefully answer any questions.

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What Computer Do I Need – 2018?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:January 22, 2018

When it comes time for the purchase of a computer, many people are at a loss as to what they actually need versus what some salesperson is trying to sell them. We want to make that process easier for you, so we will break down some of the basics in this post. For the purposes of this post, we will be focusing on Intel-based, Windows PCs. What Do You Want To Do? This is the first question that you should ask yourself. Determining what you are going to be using your computer for will help you establish a baseline for…

What Computer Do I Need?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:October 14, 2016

When it comes time for the purchase of a computer, many people are at a loss as to what they actually need versus what some salesperson is trying to sell them. We want to make that process easier for you, so we will break down some of the basics in this post. For the purposes of this post, we will be focusing on Intel-based, Windows PCs.

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My Hard Drive Died… Now What?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:August 12, 2016

The worst has happened; the computer guy says your hard drive is dead. Immediately you might ask: “What does that mean? Is my data safe? Do I need a computer? What happened?” In this post we answer those questions and more so that when it happens to you, you are prepared.

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Memory or Storage – What’s the Difference?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:June 24, 2016

A lot of people get confused when asking about memory or storage. They don’t really know the difference between the two. If you are one of those people, don’t feel bad! We’re here to make technology easier and less confusing.

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I Want a Home Server

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:June 18, 2013

Here at Geek Easy Computers, we like to make sure you, our customers and fans, are provided with good, practical information regarding your technology needs. We want to make sure your questions are answered, and that we educate you in the correct ways to take care of your computers! We also like to have fun and not be always hammering you with facts and protocol.

So todays post is on the lighter side. A few of you have asked about setting up a home server. Last year we talked about the reasons for having a server. So the topic today is setting up your own home server!

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What’s an SSD?

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:March 25, 2013

What is an SSD? Do I need one?

You have heard about these new upgrades called SSDs that are supposed to make your old computer faster and are not exactly sure what they really do, or better yet, what they actually are? Your computer upgrade specialists at Geek Easy Computers are here to fill in the blanks and impart some knowledge!

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