Last month we talked about caring for your Apple products, so as to keep them from becoming viral hotbeds. This month we want to make sure to cover the procedure for those of us who use hardware from other companies, especially including Toshiba, HP, Asus, and Lenovo, as they have authorized us here at Computer Medic…
3 Top Reasons for Onsite Computer Repair
No one wants to experience computer problems. If your computer is used for your business then it is likely indispensable as all your essential customer and accounting files are on their along with quotes, vendor contracts and employee payroll information! Compounding the crisis is the hassle of going to get the computer fixed. That is…
What is Managed Service Provider?
Somewhere out of the blue, ‘computer consultants’ and IT professionals the world over started calling themselves ‘managed service providers,’ or ‘MSPs’ for short. Managed Services are now offered all over the world, but what does this term mean exactly? And are all Managed Services the same? Blogger at Small Biz Thoughts, to get his perspective…
How can you tell if your computer is dangerously out-of-date?
If your work computer is more than four years old, it’s time for a replacement. You can blame it on “Moore’s Law.” American engineer Gordon Moore observed in 1965 that the number of transistors that can be packed per silicon chip doubles about every two years. Known as “Moore’s Law,” it helps explain why every…
COVID-19 Scams that Threaten Your Small Business
Even with life being stressful enough during this uncertain time of COVID-19, things have been made worse by the increasing number of cybercriminals and other nefarious actors trying to profit from the current chaos and insecurity. There are three main types of cyber threats that your organization and employees should be aware of as described…
How Long Can You Expect Your Hardware to Last?
When you look at your office, warehouse, or other work facility, you probably see a mix of older and newer hardware. Shiny, state-of-the-art laptops may sit next to trusty old workstations or servers that just keep on going, year after year. But before you can make any long-term IT budget plans, you have to have…
You Might Need Professional Virus Removal
Virus removal Services “Your computer has a virus.” Such a dreaded five words! We don’t want to come down with a human virus; we’ll feel awful and miss work. But when a virus hits our computer, we could lose valuable information or be vulnerable to attack. Chicken soup won’t cut it. Perhaps you have an…
When to Replace a Laptop Hard Drive
Laptop Hard drive is – a data-storage device consisting of a drive and one or more hard disks. Lifespans vary considerably, but many modern laptop hard drive last around five years. You might need to replace your laptop’s drive when you notice these signs of failure: 1. If files vanish or become unreadable, a faulty…
Basic Computer Tips and Tricks Everyone Should Know
Computer Tips and Tricks: Many hardcore computer users might think themselves above learning new tricks, but there’s always new things to learn that will help improve your skills. Our bet: you will find at least one useful thing here that you didn’t know before. We have compiled some of the most handy computer tips tricks you might…
What’s Behind the Surge in Phishing Sites?
Phishing sites over 2019—a 640% rise, to be exact. This reflects a year-over-year rise in active phishing sites, but it’s important to keep this (dangerous) threat in context. “Of all websites that host malicious content, phishing historically has been a minority,” says Webroot Security Analyst Tyler Moffitt. “While it’s growing quite a bit and a…
