Duncan, Author at DFW Geek On The Go

Tech Tips 3

Duncan May 30, 2013 Uncategorized

Technology Tips

James Duncan “Geek On The Go”

1. Microsoft now has a free Anti-virus program you can download called
Microsoft Security Essentials. It is not as good as paid programs like McAfee,
but is as good as other free programs like AVG or Avast and might be a good
Free solution for many people.
Read about it here: http://www.microsoft.com/Security_essentials/

2. Everyone needs to backup not only their data but also a complete “Image”
of your entire hard drive in case of a bad virus attack or hard drive crash.
With an Image of your drive you do not have to reinstall all your programs
and Windows operating system and spend a lot of time getting things back
the way you had them customized. An Image stored on another drive let’s
you restore everything back exactly as before within about an hour.
You need another drive and Imaging software. I can help you set this up.

3. An external USB hard drive is great for backing up your data and Images.
I recently found one that is about the same size and price as all others. ($89)
The difference is the SentrySafe is in a Fire-proof and Water-proof enclosure,
and the hard drive is encrypted so no one can get your data if it is stolen.
(Disreguard price on website) It comes with Imaging software included.
http://www.sentrysafe.com/products/dataProtectionSolutions.aspx

4. In dealing with client experiences with new Smart Phones including Samsung
and Blackberry, I recommend the new IPhone 3GS for a much better user
interface, more features and less problems. But get a good protective case.

Hope those tips are helpful. Many people do not know that “Geek On The Go” not only does computer repairs and installation but also helps people with their TV, Stereo, Digital Camera, Cell Phone, and other electronics needs.

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“Geek On The Go” is top rated on “Angie’s List” in all catagories.
We are also included in “The Underground Shopper” — “Top 100 Best”

All technicians certified: A+ and Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional.

Contact us in the Dallas, TX area by phone at (214) 766-9208

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Services:
Desktop and Laptop PC’s and Mac OS X.
Computer maintenance and repairs.
New computer setup.
Speed up your computer.
Install hardware and software.
Virus Removal Expert.

Tech Tips 2

Duncan May 30, 2013 Uncategorized

Technology Tips for You.

Here are a few technology tips that may save you some headaches.
James Duncan “Geek On The Go”

1. Never pull out the USB cable of an external hard drive or flash drive
without first clicking the “Safely remove hardware” icon on the Windows
Taskbar (usually the bottom right of the desktop). Then select the drive
you want to disconnect and wait until it says it is save to remove it.
You can also just shut down the PC first then remove the USB cable.
If you just pull out the USB cable without doing this you could cause the
hard drive to crash or wipe out your data on the flash drive.

2. IF you have problems with your wireless connection to your router, where
it keeps saying “Cannot acquire the network address”. It might be your
computer settings or it could just be that your router is bad. Check your
wireless connection with another router first before you spend time trying
to fix a Windows wireless configuration problem.

3. Make sure you backup your data or create an Image of your hard drive
on a regular basis. There is a new variety of Rootkit computer viruses just
now going around that can not be detected or removed by any antivirus
software or virus removal software. It hides itself so you don’t know you
have it until it has corrupted your computer files so bad that the only fix is to
format your hard drive and reinstall Windows and all you programs and data.
It totally disables all brands of antivirus software and can’t be removed by
doing a Windows System Restore or repair installation. Contact me if you
need help setting up an automatic backup system for your data.

Hope those tips are helpful. Many people do not know that “Geek On The Go” not only does computer repairs and installation but also helps people with their TV, Stereo, Digital Camera, Cell Phone, and other electronics needs.

___________________________________

“Geek On The Go” is top rated on “Angie’s List” in all catagories.
We are also included in “The Underground Shopper” — “Top 100 Best”

All technicians certified: A+ and Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional.

Contact us in the Dallas, TX area by phone at (214) 766-9208

___________________________________

Services:
Desktop and Laptop PC’s and Mac OS X.
Computer maintenance and repairs.
New computer setup.
Speed up your computer.
Install hardware and software.
Virus Removal Expert.

Tech Tips 1

Duncan May 30, 2013 Uncategorized

Technology Tips and Savings for You

Here are a few technology tips that may save you some headaches.
James Duncan “Geek On The Go”

1. If you use Microsoft Office 2003 or older and you start getting files from people that you can not read, or look like a foreign language, do not assume there is anything wrong with your computer. The problem may be that your friend is using Office 2007 and sending you files in the default file format which is not compatable with older versions. They need to save thier files in the format that says it is compatable with 2003 and older versions.

2. Do not be in a hurry to get the new Windows 7 that is coming out in a few weeks. You need to give any new operating system at least 6 months for people to work out the major problems with it. Also, you can upgrade to it from Windows Vista but not from Windows XP. If you have XP, going to Windows 7 requires a complete new installation on your hard drive. Lastly, if you get a new computer and they offer you a Windows 7 CD to install later, make sure it is the full registered version and not the (RC) Release Candadate version as that one is a test version and will expire next summer requiring you to buy the licensed version.

3. If you recently got one of those Digital TV converter boxes and can not get a good signal it is because you need a better antenna, probably an outside antenna. And depending on the elevation of your home you may have to switch to a paid service to get a good picture. The digital signal travels in a straight line and if you are down in a valley or between other buildings you may not be able to get a good signal even with the highest amplified antenna.

Hope those tips are helpful. Many people do not know that “Geek On The Go” not only does computer repairs and installation but also helps people with their TV, Stereo, Digital Camera, Cell Phone, and other electronics needs.

___________________________________

“Geek On The Go” is top rated on “Angie’s List” in all catagories.
We are also included in “The Underground Shopper” — “Top 100 Best”

All technicians certified: A+ and Network+, Microsoft Certified Professional.

Contact us in the Dallas, TX area by phone at (214) 766-9208
___________________________________

Services:
Desktop and Laptop PC’s and Mac OS X.
Computer maintenance and repairs.
New computer setup.
Speed up your computer.
Install hardware and software.
Virus Removal Expert.