How to Replace Your MacBook Pro Hard Drive

May 1, 2020

The hard drive on any computer is one of the most valuable and important components of the entire machine. Constructed of mechanical and electrical parts, the hard drive is where all of your files are saved, which means if your hard drive fails, you could potentially lose everything. Luckily, there are ways to replace and […]

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4 Things To Look For In A New Mac

May 27, 2019

Sometimes when people buy a new laptop or computer, they don’t realize that there is more that goes into it than simply going to a local store and picking something out. Instead, it requires a bit of research, some hard choices, and maybe even testing a few different options out. One of the most common […]

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Basic Laptop Parts: An Explanation

May 21, 2019

Laptop Repair Guide — New Jersey Laptop Parts Explained — What Each Part Does, What Breaks, and What to Watch For I’m Dave. I’ve been fixing laptops in Somerville, NJ since 2011. One of the hardest parts of getting a laptop repaired is describing what’s wrong when you don’t know the names of the parts. […]

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Top tips for generating secure passwords

Apr 25, 2019

We use passwords for everything. Our online accounts, social networks, web app logins, computer logins, phones, cloud storage, banking, shopping and a whole lot more. When the loss of a password can mean losing data, money, personal details or worse, it makes sense to make that password a good one. As part of a data […]

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What is port scanning and what can you do to protect yourself from it?

Dec 3, 2018

If you read ‘How to harden your home router for maximum security’, you will already know that most home routers have some work to do to be truly secure. One thing I mentioned in that piece was about disabling port forwarding. Today I’m going to go a little more into why that is necessary. The […]

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Shop online with confidence on Black Friday or Cyber Monday

Nov 16, 2018

If you read ‘Black Friday 2018 survival guide’ last week, you will now have a plan for ensuring you get the bargains you’re looking for on Black Friday or Cyber Monday. But what about the online shopping process itself? Today I’m going to cover some basic precautions you should take whenever you buy online. First, […]

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Five Tips for Choosing Antivirus Protection for Your Computer

Aug 24, 2018

There are so many choices when it comes to choosing antivirus protection for your computer, it can be confusing at best. But there is a lot at stake like your digital identity, financial information, and all your personal data. Choosing antivirus software is important for ensuring your online activities are safe from hacks and viruses. […]

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6 Common Misconceptions About Computer Repair

Feb 20, 2018

Venturing out to a computer repair store can be scary when you haven’t had to do it before. The terminology may be all new to you, and some may worry they will get scammed by a tech who just wants to make money. The problem isn’t so much that the general public doesn’t understand the […]

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Ten ways to protect your business from ransomware

Aug 14, 2017

If you run a business and want to avoid having to pay out to recover your data here are ten ways to protect your business from ransomware. Ransomware is a particular insidious way hackers try to attack your business and extort money from you. It is becoming so popular that ransomware attacks now outnumber malware […]

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Five things you need to know before buying a new graphics card | Dave’s Computers NJ

Jun 8, 2017

If you play games or use graphically intensive programs, the graphics card in your computer is the key to everything. It is the primary component that influences how detailed and how smooth your visual experience will be. Upgrading a graphics card isn’t cheap so knowing what to look for when you go shopping is paramount. […]

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