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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…

Power Adapter/Cable Care

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:August 27, 2018

Everyone has been through it before. You go to charge your smartphone or your tablet, or even your laptop; you plug in your power adapter, and…. nothing happens. So you unplug it and try again. Still nothing. You wiggle the connector to make sure it’s in all the way. Nope. Your device isn’t charging. ARRRGH! WHY?

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Back Up Your Mac! (Time Machine)

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 16, 2018

Backing up your data regularly is the easiest way to protect your data from loss. Backing up your data on a MacBook, iMac, or MacBook Pro is even easier as it is built into the operating system. In this post, we will tell you how to do that!

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April/May 2017 Newsletter

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:May 12, 2017

Whew! It's been a busy few months! And it continues into the Spring/Summer season! But we are back on track with our newsletter so we can continue to bring you tips, tidbits, and interesting computer technology information! This months edition talks about the slimming trend in notebooks, USB wireless adapters, tune-ups and more! Have you signed up for our monthly newsletter? It’s got great information, packed with helpful tech tips, relevant news, and money saving promotions! Here’s the PDF version of this month’s issue: ge_newsletter052017 If you like what you see, you can sign up for it here: I Want The…

Mini Computers

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:March 11, 2016

An interesting recent trend is the emergence and sudden proliferation of “minicomputers.” They are appearing all over and at a full range of form factors and price points. But what exactly is a minicomputer and what is it used for?

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USB-C

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

You heard about this new technology that is starting to appear on new computers & smartphones. It’s a new way to connect peripherals to your devices. It’s called USB-C, but what’s all the hoopla about? That’s what Geek Easy Computers wants to answer for you in this installment of “Answers to Common Questions”.

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Time Machine

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:December 18, 2015

Q & A: How Do I Setup Automatic Backups On My Macbook/Macbook Pro?

Welcome to another segment of Geek Easy Computers series on expanded answers to common questions. A question we get asked quite often by Mac users is how to setup automatic backups on their computers, so we put together this short instructional guide!

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Planning a Wireless Network

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:October 29, 2014

Time to up your family’s technology level. You want to setup a wireless network in your home, but you’re no computer whiz. How do you do it? Well, with proper planning and the assistance of your local network experts (i.e Geek Easy Computers), it’s not as difficult as you may think. In this article we walk you through the major steps of planning and deploying a wireless network for your home or small office.

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The Ubiquitous USB port: Explained…

Post author:Geek Easy
Post published:June 18, 2014

Every computer has a USB port. Most have 2 or more. You use them for everything from attaching your keyboard & mouse, to uploading files from your flash drive. They’ve become commonplace and taken for granted. But do you REALLY know what USB is?

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