Many homes have more than one computer, printer, and tablet in them. All of these devices are usually networked and connected at all times. From time to time, one or more of these devices can malfunction and it can be time consuming and difficult to take them into a computer repair shop. Also, if your device is having trouble connecting to your network and not receiving an internet signal it is beneficial to take advantage of our home computer services. It can be very daunting to unplug all of a desktop computer’s cables and remembering where they all go. We can take that process out of the equation with an in home visit.

If you are having troubling connecting to the internet. It can be very frustrating to spend considerable time on hold only to be told by your internet service provider that nothing is wrong on their end. Or if you purchase a new wireless printer with an advertised “easy setup” and it turns out that it is not that easy. Also you may want to share files between members of the family (ie: a budget spreadsheet or cooking recipes).

We can do many things such as virus removal, file sharing setup, new computer setup, printer installation and more. Our technicians are very qualified in helping you with all of your computer problems without you having to disconnect or carry anything.

Due to that fact that most of the world’s households have at least one computer a great many people have been targeted by computer scams in recent years. In fact, they have cost the public over a billion dollars in 2014. They can come in many forms and range from the obvious to very sophisticated scams.

A lot of these come in the form of bogus emails. There are messages from someone pretending to be a friend or family member in need of money. Usually these are caused by email accounts with weak passwords that allow hackers to access ones email account and contact list. Also there are scam emails that pretend they are from your financial institution looking for you to enter your debit card number and pin number to “verify” this information. Be aware that financial institutions and businesses will never ask you for this information via email.

A new form of computer scam has been the cold call from someone pretending to be a computer technician claiming that your computer is full of viruses. They typically prey on the public’s lack of understanding and coerce the user to allow them remote access to their computer. Once inside they typically generate bogus screens claiming to be viruses and demand money to “clean” them. A lot of times they will secretly setup a password on the computer so that if a user disconnects the phone or refuses to play them money they will be unable to log into their computer.

As these computer scams become more and more prevalent, the public needs to be very aware when online or when someone contacts them for anything. Never give personal information out unless you are certain who it is going to and never allow anyone you do not know access to your computer.

Using a computer has become and integral part of everyday life. From online banking, paying bills, doing research, and shopping the personal computer has become a necessity for most people. Many businesses rely on computers to create invoices and receipts, take payments and pay employees. Having a slow or broken computer can affect everything. Fortunately, you typically do not need to buy a new computer. Most computer repairs can be performed quickly and for less than the cost of a replacement computer. We understand the importance of computers in everyday life and business and our trained technicians can quickly provide a cost estimate for repair and most repairs can be completed within 24 hours. With our convenient hours, we are here to meet your needs with no appointment needed.

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A laptop computer is great to have for its mobility and convenience. Unfortunately, laptop screens can be easily cracked or broken. Some causes of a cracked screen are obvious: the laptop being dropped or stepped on. But leaving something on the keyboard and closing the lid can also crack a laptop screen. Symptoms of a cracked LCD display are on obvious crack with a black spot and discoloration across the display.

Laptop screens can also fail internally. Symptoms of screen failure include low light, colored lines, and discoloration. If you experience any of these issues, don’t worry, screen replacement is a very common repair for a laptop and can be done quickly and affordably. Our trained technicians are qualified to replace screens for every brand of laptop including Apple. Feel free to give us a call for a quote.

We fix HP Laptop Screens, Dell Laptop Screens, MacBook Pro Screens, Samsung Screens, Acer LCD Screens, ASUS Notebook Screens, and Toshiba Laptop Screens.

Malware (malicious software) is software designed to infiltrate or damage a computer or network. Malware is commonly taken to include computer Viruses, Worms, Trojan horses, Spyware, Adware, Hijackers and Dialers. This internet garbage not only slows your computer down, it can cause operating system errors, random popups, and redirect your browser to websites without your consent. If you are infected with worms your computer can become a mass-mailing zombie. Even worse, keyloggers can grab confidential information that includes chat sessions, usernames, passwords, bank account information, full names, and even addresses that could be used to create fake online identities. Never give out personal info thru email or instant messages and beware of phishing scams.

The sad thing is that “trusted” websites can no longer be trusted. Malware was once restricted to sites offering free music or pornography , but today it’s being served up by some of the most popular sites on the web. An average of around 8,000 new URL’s containing malware emerge each day. What’s even more alarming is that 70 percent of URL’s hosting such malware are found on legitimate web sites that have been targeted by hackers. The outdated notion that malware only resides in the darker corners of the internet is far from the case now. Users are being exposed to malicious content without them being aware of it. Recently several major websites were unknowingly hosting a banner ad which was redirecting users to a site where malware was automatically downloaded. MySpace, CNN, Drudge Report, & FaceBook, have also served up malware-laced banner ads.

Why Do People Create Computer Malware?
To take control of a computer and use it for specific tasks
To generate money
To steal sensitive information (credit card numbers, passwords, personal details, data etc.)
To prove a point, to prove it can be done, to prove one’s skill or for revenge purposes
To cripple a computer or network

Tips to stop Malware

Good Real-time Anti-virus: We recommend AVG
Anti-malware scanner: We recommend Malwarebytes (free and you will need to run it)
Use ALT F4 to close fake virus alerts, popups, fake system alerts, and other suspicious windows. Hold the Alt Key and press F4 repeatedly
Run Windows Updates: Keep your operating system up to date
Don’t open Suspicious E-mails: even e-mails from someone you know could be infected
Don’t use free file sharing networks: many Movies & Songs are actually Trojan horses
Use Firefox or Chrome web browser: these browser are less susceptible to malware