Windows Computer Systems
- Software: Install/removal/upgrade/training
Software installations or upgrades on new or existing computers can be challenging or confusing. Unused or obsolete programs can slow down or otherwise cause issues on your computer. It's a good idea to periodically review and remove these. New versions of programs can be confusing! We can provide training or assistance on frustrating or troublesome software.
- Security: Install/upgrade spyware and anti-virus
It's really important to choose a great tool to identify and block viruses, worms, trojans, and other types of "Malware" threats. Ensure you have the protection you need and make sure to keep it updated, as new threats are introduced on a regular basis.
- Professional/Personal Email: Create custom email addresses
If you have a small business, using an email address ending in @gmail or @yahoo just screams unprofessional! Plus, a "branded" email address is free advertising for your business. Studies on email open rates have found that trusting the sender is the single most important factor in whether an email is opened or not. Email examples: firstname@lastname.com (for individuals), firstname@mybusiness.com (for businesses), etc.
- Backup: Setup computer backups
One day your computer's hard drive or external drive will wear out. It's not a matter of if, it's a matter of when. Will you be ready? Whether it's your irreplaceable photos, your financial records, your music, or whatever, having duplicate copies of your most important information saved in a remote location keeps it safe in case anything goes badly wrong with your computer. With the backup software currently available, it has never been easier or faster to ensure your files are safe and secure.
- Network: Install/troubleshoot Wireless (Wi-Fi)
The Internet, networking, and wireless technologies have made great advances in recent years. However, many problems can still exist, such as slow-downs, dropped connections, interference, or security leaks.
- Printer: setup and troubleshooting
We can help if you're having problems printing after upgrading or updating to the latest version of Windows, if you purchased a new printer, or your existing printer simply quit working.
- Hardware Upgrades: Adding or Updating Minor Hardware Components
Repairs of laptop monitors are not in our wheelhouse at this time, but we can easily upgrade your memory, add/replace hard drives, configure external drives, etc. We also have great experience and recommendations for replacing telephone landlines with very inexpensive VoIP solutions that will save hundreds of dollars a year. It's also easy to receive and originate calls from your mobile device using your "home" phone number. Make "local" calls from anywhere Internet access is available.
- Eliminate Frustrations: Help using your computer/software/Facebook/Instagram, etc.
Feel free to AMA here or DM me, BAE! TIA! What's it all mean? Getting around and communicating on social media can be quite an adventure. We'd love to help you get going and feeling comfortable in the world of cyberspace. Remember, YOLO!
Where did my toolbar go? It was there 30 seconds ago, and I swear I didn't touch anything! Maybe if I just KICK this computer, it will reappear....
Audio/Video
- Home Theater/Entertainment:Configure and Troubleshoot
Using HDMI is the easiest way to connect your TV monitor, DVD/Blu-ray player, Cable/Satellite, or other component. But when you turn them on, you don't get an image on the screen or can't hear anything. Too many remote controls? We can help.
- Streaming: Recommend, Educate/train, and Setup
Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu, Sling, HBO -- so many streaming service choices. Here's a quick guide describing some of the Best Streaming Video Services 2018
Roku, Amazon Fire, Chromecast, and your Smart TV are some of the more popular streaming devices. Here's a quick guide describing some of the most popular Streaming Video Devices
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