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Mac OS Yosemite Offers New and Familiar

Oct 23, 2014

The new version of the Mac OS hit the market a few days ago, and it certainly has been making news. Available as a free download to existing Mac users, Yosemite combines the familiar along with the new to offer a package that most Mac users will enjoy. Computer support professionals point out that not […]

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Numerous Microsoft Patches in One Month

Oct 17, 2014

Companies like Microsoft release patches and updates regularly to fix different little issues that may come up with the operating system or other software. Usually, these patches only come out on occasion, but the month of October has been a busy time for Microsoft especially. These computer support patches are actually critical, and that means […]

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Turning off User Account Control in Windows 8

Oct 8, 2014

Have you ever noticed that every time you try to install software or apps, your computer comes up with a pop up asking you if you want to “allow the following program to make changes to this computer?” Sometimes, it even pops up just when you try to run a program or app, and it […]

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Using the Google Software Removal Tool

Oct 2, 2014

When you use Google Chrome, you could have trouble with malicious software attaching to the browser and then causing a variety of issues like slow performance, pop up ads, and other problems. Before you seek out computer help, consider using the Google Software Removal Tool. This tool could help you if you have something connected […]

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Choosing an Online Storage Service

Sep 30, 2014

Storing data in the cloud can make your life easier. That’s because you can use it to send files to other people or even access your own information from different computers. Of course, if you decide to use online storage solutions, then you will need to pick the right service. You don’t have to get […]

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Little Changes to Boost a Computer’s Life

Sep 26, 2014

You already know how expensive computers can be, and the last thing you will want to do is replace them every couple of years. Of course, there are certain things you can do and should do as regular maintenance, but now let’s discuss what you can do with the physical machine itself to ensure it […]

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Must Do When You Get a New Computer

Sep 12, 2014

  When you get a new computer, you are likely so enthralled with learning all about it that you may forget to perform some important tasks to ensure it is fully set up, protected, and ready for use. If you forget some of these things, you may quickly find yourself calling a computer repair service. […]

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Choosing an Online Backup Service

Sep 10, 2014

Imagine your computer crashes. Something is damaged beyond repair even with the help of computer support services. Suddenly, your baby’s first year pictures are gone for good or that master’s thesis has completely disappeared. We all use computers to store a wide variety of things, like pictures, documents, work data, and much more. Losing all […]

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What Tasks Should Be Done When?

Sep 5, 2014

If you want to take care of your computer, then you do have to be proactive with maintenance. That way, you can help to avoid many issues that would leave you in need of computer repair. Obviously, you can’t avoid everything, but just as you go to the doctor for checkups, you should do a […]

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What Does Computer Maintenance Involve?

Sep 2, 2014

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 […]

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