When I entered the realm of computer repair I thought I had a very strong mastery of computers. As it turns out, there's always something new to learn or some new technology to follow. In this article, I want to list some of the less obvious tips that would have saved me hours of troubleshooting if I had known about them when I started. Be thorough. While the rest of my advice is technical and specifc, this first suggestion will save you the most amount of time in the long run. After hundreds of diagnostics, it's easy to cut corners because for the vast majority of cases you don't need to do additional tests to discover the cause of an issue. But every now and then, a closer look will save you time and money. For example, always strip a laptop [+]

Computers have become an indispensable part of our lives. You need to use it for work, studies and even shopping over the web. There are few things though that you will do well to know so as to ensure that your experience of working on a computer remains a pleasant one without the hassles that can throw your work off schedule and require you to spend on computer repairs. Some precautions can make it a smooth sail for you. Let's look at a few points to remember for the purpose. 1. Install anti-virus In a Linux based operating system, you do not necessarily need anti-virus software. In all other circumstances, you must have it installed on your system without fail. Keep the application updated for the latest threats that can affect your computer. Making use of the internet invariably constitutes a large [+]

Three tips to keeping your computer up to date this summer Computers have helped to say normal people, and it is important to keep them healthy. There are a few tips and tricks that will keep you up to date and keep your computer at lightning fast speed. The longer you wait before doing these tips the harder it will be for to keep your computer clean. They're going to want to try to do this as much as possible The first thing you want to do is keep your computer free from spam files. These files are temporary Internet files, cookies, old cache files, and other various files. They sit on your computer and keep your computer slow and sluggish, making your Internet browsing a hassle, and causing your program start up speed to slow down. These files are hard to [+]

Whether you plan to edit videos on your latest laptop purchase, play the hot, new computer game on the market or simply store enough audio files to make a professional DJ jealous, chances are you’re going to need to expand the amount of memory your standard-issue laptop computer came with. If you find yourself in this position, you’ve got two options: you can either expand your internal memory or buy external hard drives. Adding internal memory to your laptop can be difficult, as you’ll likely need to expose the motherboard in order to access additional memory sockets. If you choose this route, proceed with caution, as opening your computer to install memory risks damaging delicate electronic components and delivering a substantial electric shock to you if you aren’t properly grounded. If you do decide to expand your computer’s memory in this way, [+]

If you own a computer repair business or are a tech in general you have to own this program. The name of it is "D7" and this thing is loaded. If you are like myself and many other techs out there I'm sure you have used the UBCD and various other programs. Personally I've been doing this for a long time and typically you find a program and it's pretty decent and might have some things you use on a continual basic but generally you are going to use multiple programs/tools in order to accomplish the job. Well with D7 you don't have to look far for anything that you might want to do. Below is a "partial" list of what D7 can do: offline and live malware removal assistance via many internal and 3rd [+]

Title: IT Support In London: Get The Right Company Information Technology has become a very integral part of all businesses today. Regardless of the industry that you are in, you can improve the performance of your business and employees through IT. The use of computers makes it easy for you to communicate with your suppliers and customers. In turn, this increases efficiency, saves time and helps you to identify areas where you can improve your productivity. Experiencing a downtime with your IT equipment can mean lost business and sales. Therefore, you must have a company that provides IT support in London on standby to ensure your business operations are not disrupted due to technology problems. Choosing the Right IT Support Company in London When you are looking for an IT Support London company, you have to consider a number of things. The right [+]

The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners is proud to announce a new magazine release to the industry. It has been some time in the making but has finally come to fruition. The magazine will be published monthly and contain content targeted to those in the Computer Repair Industry. We wanted to create a publication that would highlight ways to better your business. We have included content on business in general, advertising, marketing and more. Each month will be unique content that hopefully you can take from it and implement into your current business model. Keeping with the mindset we are in the technology industry we have created it as a "flip-magazine" for your reading. It also will be available in PDF format. Some of the feedback we have received so far include: "Really impressed, looks [+]

The internet is something that many people see as a vital commodity that should be available to all, in the same way as electricity and running water. However, there are concerns that getting connected can be prohibitively expensive for low-income families, leaving a generation of youngsters divided, based on whether they could get online at home or not. The Internet Essentials Program is one of the Comcast internet plans that are intended to redress the balance. This should help those without the means to pay a high price for web access, to remain connected. The Internet Essentials Program has fixed monthly prices and any school child that receives free lunches, as part of the National School Lunch Program, could be eligible, because this is the group with which Comcast is partnering for the project. Comcast advertises that when you sign up [+]

Now if you are like me you might not be a big Linux user. In my case the reason is i've always dealt with a Windows environment and very few times have I had a need to even know anything about Linux. The problem is there are those times that you will need to either know something or you might lose out on some work or even a contract that has Linux machines as part of their network setup. So you are probably thinking "Ok, not sure how to go about even learning this Linux"....You are in luck and that is because of Steve Mclaughlin who has put together a package called "Linux For The Rest Of Us" and it's on video. Some of the things you are going to learn are: - How to install Linux [+]

So the New Year is coming upon us and it might be time to look at your business model and what you can do to improve it. Like most businesses you might have opened your business as doing computer repair which really consisted of working on home users computers and doing the basics such as virus removal, upgrades, wireless router setup and the other basics. Or maybe you have ventured further into the industry and started offering support to businesses. With technology always changing you are sooner or later going to probably have to change your business model up a bit or you are going to find that the industry has surpassed your business. Some things your business can be offering: Residential repair Business repair Phone repair (i.e. iphone/android) Home audio/visual Remote repairs Websites Mobile websites Search engine optimization Advertising I know it seems like a pretty extensive list and it is. The [+]