On-site Computer Repair Service Newsletter On Hard Drive Recovery

If your hard drive crashed today, how long would it take to format the drive, load all the software applications, configure the computer system, get it on the network and test and troubleshoot for errors? Don't forget your important data files on the crashed drive are gone at this point. Yes, gone... as in not physically working any longer. This can be compared to a car crash when people don’t ever think it will happen to them...now you need hard drive recovery options

Answer to the crash question: One to several days of computer downtime depending on the circumstances along with a large computer technician bill.

Hard Drive Recovery options are essential for your piece of mind.

Now let's compare that to doing a Full Recovery from a Full Backup your created the same week your hard drive crashed.

Answer: Format the drive and start the Backup or Hard Drive Recovery software. Within 2-3 hours your computer system is completely restored and ready to use, including data files! The computer technician bill and your headaches are drastically reduced. It pays to backup your entire system to a separate hard drive. The return on investment can be huge.

Need assistance getting your system configured with a backup solution? Call us at 919-713-0090. We’ll have a certified technician help set you up today!

The Internet can be a wonderful resource for kids. They can use it to research school reports, communicate with teachers and other kids, and play interactive games. Kids who are old enough to punch in a few letters on the keyboard can literally access the world.

But that access can also pose hazards. For example, an 8-year-old might do an online search for "Lego." But with just one missed keystroke, the word "Legs" is entered instead, and the child may be directed to a slew of websites with a focus on legs — some of which may contain pornographic material.

That's why it's important to be aware of what your kids see and hear on the Internet, who they meet, and what they share about themselves online.

Just like any safety issue, it's wise to talk with your kids about your concerns, take advantage of resources to protect them, and keep a close eye on their activities.

KidsHealth.org Internet Safety

So, you want to buy a desktop computer. But you know that the machine will be outdated in a few years. So you want to save some money and are thinking about buying a refurbished machine. Want to know what I think about them?

A refurbished computer will save you some money. But a new machine is preferable. You might be buying someone else's problems. Maybe you should re-evaluate your needs. Most people buy more computer than they need. For basic computing, you can use a budget machine. An entry-level machine from Dell runs about $350 without monitor.

Even if you need a more powerful machine, you can save on the processor. Today’s processors are very powerful. They're way ahead of most programs. So, don't buy a top-end processor. You probably won’t notice the difference.

You might also ask yourself why you’re upgrading your computer. Is your current machine broken? Is there new hardware or software that you can’t run? Or do you just have new computer fever?

Maybe you can make your old computer last a little longer. After all, XP machines from several years ago are still going strong. Of course, getting a new computer is fun!

If you are thinking of upgrading, talk to us first. We may be able to give your old computer a tune-up extending its life and saving you a lot of money.

Call us today. 919-713-0090

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