8 Computer Repair Scams You Need To Know
Scams abound in my industry so I figured I'd talk about some of the more common ones. Like anything used every day, when a computer repair is needed customers tend…
Today’s Viruses: Although malware and viruses themselves haven’t changed much, how your computer deals with them has.
Computer viruses seem to hit us at the most inopportune times; slowing down our computer or making it completely inoperable. Although some people seem to know exactly how they…
Small Business Computers: It’s hard to make money with a computer, but saving money is a different story. This week I talk about how to save money in productivity with regular maintenance.
Last week I made a promise to talk about ways we can make more money from technology our businesses already own. A customer caught up to me and suggested I…
Maintaining Office Computer Systems: Spending money on computers hardly seems like a good decision until your business is interrupted by a failed computer.
I'm always amazed how much I spend on technology to keep my business going. It seems like I'm constantly replacing components or making upgrades to each of my business' computers.…
Online Tech Support: Beware of IYOGI and their business practices.
I love Wednesdays. I pick one store and work in it the whole day. This week I had a great customer. Before I get on with the story I have…
Free Software: I love anything free. When it comes down to spending hundreds on software I may use once I always opt for the free version.
I'm cheap. Call me frugal, penny-wise or thrifty, there's no good way to explain why I don't opt for more expensive stuff. I love saving money any way I can.…
Crazy Customers: We all have odd customers, but technology customers seem to be extremely odd.
We all have those customers. You know, the ones who say or do something you just can't believe. Maybe they blundered or were just naive. Whatever, it makes good water…
Office Basics: Keeping your business’ technology running properly will make you money.
The sole purpose of a business is to make money. Business school taught me many things about how to run a business. Out of all the hours of Economics, Marketing,…
Intercepting data: It’s important to understand that your privacy can be compromised at any time when using technology.
During my younger years I lived in a fairly congested part of New York. I was fortunate enough to live alone and had neighbors on all four sides of my…
Reload or Repair? A properly maintaned operating system shouldn’t need to be reloaded unless the computer suffers catastrophic failure.
Lately I've been listening to a lot of talk radio during my arduous Sunday night trips from Brattleboro to home. Coincidentally, during a ten mile stretch of highway, my cell…