Doesn’t it seem as though the entire world is working through the internet now-a-days? With the increased pressure on businesses to be more efficient and the “go green” effort spreading from home to home, it is almost a necessity for people to own a computer. So, you decide that you’re going to buy a computer and join everyone else in cyber-space. You get in your car to drive to the store to buy a computer, but you then realize you have no idea where to go or what to do! Buying a computer is an expensive and important investment. Let’s dive into what steps you should be taking as you contemplate what to do next…
(If you are a Fixed IT customer, just let us know that you are looking for a new computer and we will do the rest.)
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Ever dropped your phone in the water? Maybe you spilled a refreshing drink on your iPod while sitting out on the patio on a hot summer day? However it happened, you know that not only does liquid ruin your electronic device, unless you have the replacement plan, liquid damage is not covered under the products warranty. This means that any damages that occur to your product must be paid out of your own pocket; and many times these damages cost more to get fixed than to purchase a new product.
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As a busy business owner, nothing is more frustrating than being made to wait; especially when that waiting seems unnecessary. And when it comes to waiting for your computer to start up, most business owners are all too familiar with the frustration of impatiently watching as their computer goes through the slow and agonizing process of getting ready for you to actually use it. Most Microsoft Windows computers take between 3-4 minutes to completely rev up, not including opening any programs outside of the start-up menu. Multiply that time over a year, and you’ve got yourself 17 hours of staring at the screen, drumming your fingers on the desk and trying to figure out how to be productive while your computer boots up. Now, you have you two options for dealing with this problem: 1) Take up knitting to fill those extra minutes, or 2) Follow our easy suggestions for speeding up your computer!
What can YOU do to make your computers run faster?
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Imagine not being able to send or receive e-mail for days, possibly weeks. Terrifying, right? Don’t think this could happen because you have a reputable anti-virus software installed? If so, you’re operating on a false sense of security and hackers are praying that you keep thinking that way. Here’s why…
Most business owners think that because they have anti-virus software installed and a software firewall, that their network is “secure.” NOT SO. One of the most common stunts hackers pull is breaking through a software firewall to hijack a server. Once they’re in, they use YOUR server to relay spam and other viruses to millions of users in a matter of seconds.
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I just finished up a very upsetting phone call with a business owner. She brought us her home computer after her current computer support company said they couldn’t help her this week. She assured me all of her files were backed up when she gave me the computer and said it was set up by the same people that do her business’ computers. (She brought it to us because they told her that they are a small company and would be on vacation; they were not available until after the holidays.)
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With a whole new generation of Bluetooth headsets out, it may be time to upgrade. I have two favorites in the over $100 professional talker category, the Jawbone Prime, and the Plantronics Voyager Pro.
When looking for style, noise reduction, and good sound quality even on the walk from the car to the office the Jawbone Prime is my tool of choice. It is easy to slip on, initiate a call and start talking. The biggest issue with it is battery life, they box reports 3.5 hours, and I get about 2.5 hours of talk time using it. The Jawbone Prime shares the same standard USB charger as the iPhone, so if you have a car charger for your iPhone you are in luck, and it can be “Quick Charged” in about 25 minutes. A “Quick Charge” lasts for about an hour of talk time.
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