Computer Tips & Advice
Part V: Computer Repair Questions to Ask
Before you make a hiring decision, ask prospective computer repair companies the following questions: How much do you charge? This discussion can be about hourly rate or project estimate. Many customers often forget to ask about the hourly rate and then find...
Part IV: How to Find Computer Repair Services
There are plenty of repair services out there; however, figuring out the best one for your specific problem can be difficult. Online reviews, ratings and grades will help you locate a great list of computer pros (we recommend contacting three pros for a competitive...
Part III: Identifying Computer Problems
Whenever your computerized device acts up, first isolate the problem as specifically as you can so you can perform effective troubleshooting on your own. You'll also save time and money if you have a good idea of what caused the problem in the first place if you end...
Part II: Understanding Computer Features
Once you’ve settled on a computer style, you need to decide how you will be using this computer; for web browsing, image editing, DVD watching, plenty of text typing, heavy gaming, video editing? All these pursuits require different levels of power in a machine....
Part I: What type of computer is best?
To help our customers, we decided to create a series of blog posts to guide your through everything from buying a computer to trouble-shooting to computer repair. We don't expect anyone to be an expert, but we hope this helps you feel a little more comfortable with...
Very Slow Computer
One of today's customers brought us this problem…. Customer statement: Very slow computer. Resolution: Removed temporary files and adware. Disabled unnecessary startup items. Disabled unnecessary background apps and optimized Windows performance. Updated Windows....
Virus Removal
Today's Customer…. Customers Problem: Ransomware/Virus Computer: Dell Optiplex 3010 Resolution: Ended up removing crypto viruses, retrieved/decrypted data, installed updated virus software and malware protection. Notes: The problem with some of these viruses you get...
Do I Need Virus Protection Software?
At Computer Medics we always install/offer the latest in virus protection for your computer. No matter how long you have been using a computer or how safe you thing you are on the internet the truth is you can never be safe enough. The possibility that antivirus...
Spring Cleanup for Your Computer Available All Year
Contact us today for you computer's “Spring Clean Up” regardless of what time of year it is. We will do a total cleanup of your hard drive and remove all unnecessary programs, files etc in order for it to run at peak performance.