Nov 06

When  it comes to computer repair you have many different options. The one most commonly chosen is going with a big box store like the geek Squad.  While at first this may seem like a good option here are a few things you may not know.

Places like the Geek Squad do not require certifications or pre-training.  You would think thye would require this for all of their computer repair tecks but that is not the case.  The field agents that come out to your home are suposed to be certified but having worked there myself I can tell you this is not true.  The other download side is the cost. While the in store service is reasonable in price having a tech come out to your house will costs you a few hundred bucks just to have them show up.  This cost is very outrageous.

A better way to go is going with a smaller local company.  Looking online or in your phone book you will find many smaller shops.Going this route is nice because if you have an issue you can actually speak with the same person who repaired your computer.  This is by far a better way to go.

Your third option which is even better is one that most people do not even know about.  Hiring a US based company to repair your computer online.  Things like virus and spyware removal, networking and all those other blue screen errors can be resolved right online.  For instance this Computer Repair site can remote into your computer and reslove just about any issue.there is no waiting in line and you can chat live with a repair tech.  No waiting days for a personal tech or hauling your computer across town just to wait a week for the repair.  By going this route you will save some major green on your computer repair job.  These guys also feature a no fix no fee policy.  This means if they can not fix it for any reason you do not pay a cent.  It’s worth bookmarking because some day you will need to use them.

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Feb 07

Boot Sector Viruses are one of the most difficult types of virus and can be the 
most destructive. The Reason they are called a boot sector virus is that they 
reside in the area of the hard drive responsible for booting up your computer.
This can be a real headache and can be difficult to diagnose

This can be a big problem, because a cleverly designed boot sector viruses can 
convince your computer that there is no virus at all when it loads. The best way 
to remove this type of virus is to make a backup “clean” disk. Continue reading »

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Dec 13

A home wireless network is a computer network you have in your home. Those connections and the computers that are part of them form a network. Just like a spider web, when the trapped fly tugs on one part, a signal is sent to the spider at the other end.

 

In the case of a home network, the web is made up of either cables or radio beams. Those two basic options make up the difference between what is called a cabled or wired network versus a wireless network. Today, wireless networking is often less expensive and easier to create.

 

At different points along the web there are junctions called nodes. Those nodes can be in the form of computers, switches or routers.

 

Switches provide a place to plug the cables in that allow a physical connection between communicating computers. Routers perform a similar purpose but with more functions, such as the ability to connect multiple networks together and (as the name suggests) route traffic intelligently between them.

 

In many cases, computers themselves can perform those functions. Software within the system can use the network cards in each computer, with a simple switch in between, to allow communication between them, though routers have become commonplace.

 

Computers, switches and routers aren’t the only possible components of a home network. Familiar devices that go under the general name of peripherals are often part of the home web.

 

One of the reasons for undertaking the expense and effort of creating a network is often to share a printer, fax or scanner among multiple computers. If you splurged for a color laser printer or a fax machine at home, you often don’t want to have to output that much money for each computer.

 

A home network allows sharing those devices.

 

As part of the basic home network system, you’ll often want to include software and/or hardware known as a firewall. A firewall allows for passing some information sent by trusted sources, but blocks other types of data, or that sent from any other source.

 

With wireless networks or any home network connected to the Internet correct network security is a must.

 

To find out more about wireless Networking pop along to the computer repair UK website.

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