computer support

Windows 8.1 or Windows 7: A Comparison

Microsoft has recently announced that Windows 9 will soon be on the horizon, and that means older operating systems will no longer be supported by the company. However, plenty of people are seeking computer support to determine if they should be using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. That’s because there are enough differences between the … Read more

What Does Computer Maintenance Involve?

You know how much it costs to buy a nice computer, and the last thing you will want to do is spend even more money having to go to a computer repair service all of the time. The best way you can protect your machine is to learn how to do basic maintenance. This will … Read more

Are Macbook Pros Worth the Price Tag?

If you are considering a new laptop, then you probably have spent more than a second glance looking at a Macbook Pro. After all, it has gotten an extensive amount of attention in the past few years, especially when the Retina Display technology was released. While there are plenty of positives to this Apple laptop, … Read more

Internet Explorer vs. Chrome vs. Firefox

When you browse the Internet, what program do you use? Some people are very loyal to one brand for one reason or another. Others are open to the best option they could pick. If you are unsure what web browser you should be using and you want to avoid having to get computer support every … Read more

Alternatives to Norton Antivirus

Many times, when you purchase a new computer, it comes with antivirus software pre-installed, and once the trial period runs out, you are asked to pay to protect your machine. In most cases, that software is Norton Antivirus. Some people think that this is their only option. However, ask any computer support professional and they … Read more

Computer Help: Your Homepage Changed

When you go online through Internet Explorer, Google Chrome, Safari, or any other web browser that you may choose to use, you have a homepage set up. It could be the default page that came with the browser or you may have changed it yourself. In any case, you are used to seeing it each … Read more

When to Get Computer Help: Error Messages

[et_pb_section bb_built=”1″][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] When you use a computer, you are going to run into errors from time to time. That’s because they can be caused for all sorts of reasons, and even though they are common, you may be panicked and unsure whether or not you need computer help. Understanding more about these messages will … Read more

“Zombie Spyware” Calls for Computer Help

You are on your computer, minding your own business, perhaps browsing the web or updating social media. Worse, you may be even doing work. In any case, something comes up on your screen and says your machine is infected with a virus and you have to download the antivirus software immediately. It even provides you … Read more

Computer Repair when It Keeps Locking Up

No, there is no magic button that will freeze or thaw your computer, and there is no magic single solution that can resolve the problem either. A machine that locks up or freezes can be a big frustration, and you may not even know what is causing the issue. It may be something you could … Read more

Computer Support for CD Drive Disappearance

It happens more than you may think and it is a common enough problem that Microsoft chose to address is directly with help options. The CD or DVD drive just disappears – not physically from your computer— but your machine thinks it is no longer there. When you look for it on your device, there … Read more