There are not many cases in which a laptop simply cannot be repaired; but numerous cases where it is simply not economically justifiable to do so. Age is a major determining factor, as well as what the actual problem is and what the computer is used for. If the computer has sentimental value then a board replacement might be warranted even if the repair is more costly than a replacement. For the average everyday computers though there is a pretty clear line that we draw as technicians to save you money. We evaluate each repair with the same techniques to...

The three main contributors to a browser being slow are listed above. Most of the time when a customer brings in a malware infection, its because one of the three have been downloaded and have malware attached. A good rule of thumb for the internet is if it seems too good to be true, it definitely is. Let’s say you found a link to that media you’ve been wanting to watch for awhile, only problem is you don’t have the correct plugin to watch it. This is a red flag, if you’ve already had your computer sometime and not had...

Lately questions like “Which is better Mac or PC?” have increased quite a lot (usually met with a resounding laugh and a snarky answer about how great Mac is). While I’ll certainly admit they are pretty great, PC’s are still a cornerstone for now and while their sales have declined there is unlimited potential to the term Personal Computer. Microsoft is working every day to push new devices that do amazing things. I thought a few examples of the two companies overall goals might help someone  be better understand. I like my iMac because it is simple, yet behind-the-scenes beautifully...

The Metro- The start page on Windows 8 has caught quite a lot of flak over the past year. The change was an unwelcome (for consumers) departure from the traditional Start button that led to a detailed list of all your programs. At first glance, I’ll admit its a little confusing, but its cooler than it looks. Start typing any program or file or picture folder like “Christmas 2009” and within a few seconds you have three sections on the right hand side, App’s, Settings, Files where you’ll find exactly what you just typed.  Apps- Over the past few years,...

Computer Virus and Malware information What is “Malware”, it is short for malicious software. This is software designed to inflict damage to your PC, gather information without your permission and gain access to system resources and wreak havoc to your system. Malware also includes viruses, spyware and information gathering software. Why should you care about Malware? It provides hackers access to your computer,. Snoop on your computer activity, web browsing and it can also log your keystrokes. It can also transmit this information without you knowing. These are also bad because it leads to identity theft, delete files, format your...