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Hard sell? Not our style. We provide on-site computer repairs, maintenance and consulting within Creston and the surrounding Creston Valley. We come to you, that's our job.
Every service provided is designed to make your life less stressed and simpler, at least with regards to your computer systems. Computers are tools, admittedly very powerful tools, but still just a tool. Your computer should work with and for you, instead of being a source of frustration and stress working against you.
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Over the past few years a number of reports of “criminals”, usually alleged paedophiles, have been caught because “illegal” photographs and/or videos were found on their computer. A computer technician, while working on the computer “found” the files and then reported this to the appropriate authorities. It is somewhat disturbing that none of the various news items on this particular topic have ever recognized, or even raised the possibility of, the serious and dangerous breach of privacy and ethics which has occurred. It is as if the reports are designed to lead the public to accept such breaches due to the overriding “good” that results.
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The subject of backups causes a great deal of anguish for many of us. All the time, we hear repeatedly, the importance of backing up our computer. Things generally go downhill from this point. Unless one has experienced losing valuable or important documents and/or information, the importance of having current and verified backups doesn't have a high priority with us. Even if you have lost important documents, it is entirely likely you are still in the dark about having a consistent and simple procedure for creating complete and verifiable data backups. Who do you think is responsible for this sad state of affairs? Partially, any blame or fault lies with each of us.
Continue reading Backups? I don't need backups! Do I? »
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I don't know about your experiences but mine have an annoying common characteristic almost everywhere I go. Many salespeople I meet are always claiming that the latest gadget they are offering is the only solution for your requirements and will be the answer to all your problems. It doesn't matter whether they are selling cars, stereos, computers or vacumn cleaners. Am I missing something or are salespeople perhaps not being totally open and honest with us?
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How many times has the neighbourhood kid told you, with a hint of disapproval, that your computer needs to be "defragged"? The kid probably never bothered to explain why. The kid is likely taking great delight in torturing you because he knows something you don't. As adults we really don't like that feeling. A basic explanation of what hard drive defragmentation is and why it is important.
Continue reading Why "Defragging" Is A Good Thing »
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The following is a list of computer "Do's" and "Don'ts". We live in a society where each of us is free to do as we please. For those people comfortable with all things computer related these lists may be seen as simplistic and condescending. These lists are for those people not fully computer literate, or who are happy to use a computer without worrying about thousands of details. I welcome your comments and suggestions adding to and improving these recommendations.
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We all use email. How often have you received an email that made you mad as soon as you saw it? What about those emails whose only purpose seems to be to waste your time? How many times have you sent in inappropriate email? I know I have (when cornered I will deny everything!) Here are the Eleven Commandments of E-mail. Enjoy.
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