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Recommendations Often times when you're in the market for buying something and you talk to the wrong people, you end up with something you don't really need. Buying a computer is no different. Before you open your wallet for that perfect PC, explore why you are buying one in the first place, then make a list of software you intend to use and design your PC around it. For example, if you want a computer to keep in touch with friends and family via email and occasionally surf the web, then your hardware needs are not that demanding. On the other hand, if you're looking for a gaming PC or you plan to use it for home movie editing, then optimizing hardware performance is much more important. Based on your needs, I can help you determine what you need: no more and no less. Send me an email; I give free advice. Health Check Sometimes your system just needs a tune-up, much like the engine in your car. Not only will this help prevent problems in the future, it will help your PC run faster and more efficiently. Here is my 10 point health check procedure:
Network Connect multiple computers in your home or small office and set them up to share files and printers (with or without wires) Wireless is all the rage right now, but how slick is this relatively new technology? No doubt it's pretty cool to be surfing the web or checking your email from the comfort of your own backyard. Regardless, connecting multiple computers together has never been easier. Almost all novice computer users can do this without any help from an IT pro. Yet, sometimes if you miss just one piece of the puzzle, you can spend literally hours troubleshooting. You follow Microsoft's wizard only to find out that you answered one of the questions incorrectly. I can help you connect multiple PCs, not only to the Internet but to each other as well. Wouldn't it be nice to print using the upstairs PC to the downstairs printer? Shoot me an email or read more. Speed-Up Speed up your computer by more than 30% It's true! You can boost the overall performance of your PC by just adding some RAM, deframenting your hard disk, and shutting down a few programs that run in the background. According to a recent business Winstone score, upgrading from 256MB to 1GB will increase your systems performance by approximately 31%. More RAM is only part of the equation. There are other things you can do to maximize performance as well. For example, a new hard drive, a faster video card, or even a different ribbon cable could boost performance. I can help you choose the right hardware for your system, including purchasing, installation and configuration. Perhaps your older system just needs a tune-up? Contact me or read more. Upgrade Upgrade your old clunker Is it time for you to upgrade? If you have anything less than Windows 2000, than YES! Of course, it all depends on how you use your PC, but chances are, you're missing out on a lot of exciting new software if you stay with that old clunker any longer. Perhaps you don't need a whole new PC, but you've run out of hard disk space. If capacity is the only thing you need more of, than buying a new PC is just a waste. Send me an email and I can recommend the best most economical way to upgrade your existing system. Backup Backup your Word files, digital photos and Quicken/Money files before they are lost forever 1 out of 10 people backup their critical data regularly! People don't backup because it's a hassle! Unfortunately, if you don't backup regularly, you are at risk. Ask anyone who has lost their critical files, and she will tell you how important it is to backup your data. I can backup those files for you, but more importantly, I can teach you how to backup your own data. Moreover, I can recommend some automated backup utilities that will take the hassle out of backups. Protect your data today. Contact me before you lose everything forever. Clean Malware is a term used to describe any and all code that can compromise your computer's security and your privacy. It includes both viruses and spyware. If you have a virus or spyware and don't know how to get rid of it, you're not alone. Frequently, big companies like Symantec and McAfee will write small programs you can run to find and eliminate viruses after the fact. However, sometimes you have to dig deeper and follow a cryptic procedure which often times requires you to edit your system's registry (a system configuration database that stores settings about installed hardware and drivers, user preferences, installed software, etc). Trust me, you can damage your system pretty badly if you accidentally delete or change the wrong key in the registry. I know; I've done it before. If you know you have a virus, let me remove it for you. Troubleshoot Troubleshoot that annoying error message you keep getting Everyone has probably seen the dreaded blue screen! This is called the Blue Screen Of Death or BSOD. It's name is very fitting because usually when you see this, something has gone terribly wrong. I used to see this screen a lot with older versions of Windows, but lately they've become more rare, in part thanks to Windows XP. Yet, you still might come across this screen. However, before you chuck that PC out the window, give me a call... Actually, when the real problem is understood, the solution is usually obvious. Unfortunately, troubleshooting can suck up hours behind your terminal. Hosting Looking for an inexpensive hosting solution for your personal or small business website? Starting as low as $60/year, I can help you get started. Click here for some standard package deals; however, if none of these meets your needs, I can customize one for you. Just email me your requirements, and I'll send you a quote within 24hrs. Design If you need a Web presence, I can help. All my work is custom. If you are looking for a turn-key solution that you can design yourself, checkout some of the affordable canned templates offered by GoDaddy.com. On the other hand, if you have a concept or idea but no time to bring it to fruition, I can provide an affordable solution. Here are some websites I've created:
Maintenance Already have a website but would like it maintained on a more regular basis? I can draft a custom maintenance contract to fit your business needs. Looking for a domain email account that will NEVER expire or change? We all assume that Yahoo and Google will be around forever, and perhaps they will, but wouldn't it be nice to give out one email address that would last the test of time? I've got the solution for you---a domain email account. Logos Custom logo design. Every business model needs a logo or identity. I use the latest photoshop software to create exactly what you want. If you already have a logo and need it converted to be "Web ready", I can help with this as well. Graphics Need some graphic design work done? You have just stumbled upon an affordable solution. I'm not a graphic designer by trade, but I subcontract the more challenging work out so that you get the best of both worlds---professionalism and affordability. Promote Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the process of increasing the volume of traffic to your website. I provide ways to market your website through coding, presentation and structure. I can also identify problems with your website and fix them to draw the most traffic.
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