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Basic
computer repairs, maintenace and upgrades should be cost effective and
improve performance as well as efficiency. Being proactive by protecting
from viruses, spyware and hackers prevents additional damage.
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MAINTENANCE
Computer
upgrades can be as simple as downloading a patch from the internet
to replacing major parts. Providing affordable upgrades and repairs
allow you to be more profitable. With increasing spywares and viruses,
many computer problems are slowly decreasing speed and efficiency.
This makes diagnosing more difficult. |
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- Always
use anti-virus and anti-spyware
- Update
all software regularly
- Run
scans regularly
- Avoid
questionable internet websites
- BACKUP,
BACKUP, BACKUP!!!
- Close
all running programs when installing new software
- Only
install one program at a time
- Download
only from reputable websites
- Keep
all vents and fans away from obstructions
- Run
scan disk regularly and at first signs of problems
- Run
disk defragment after scan disk
- Seek
professional help if problems continue
- Keep
anti-virus and anti-spyware updated
- Never
post personal information online
- Use
strong passwords to protect data
- Use
firewalls to prevent access to important information
- BACKUP,
BACKUP, BACKUP!!!
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COMPTIA
A+ CERTIFICATION
After
years of repairing and upgrading computers, the next step was to
obtained CompTia A+ and Network+ Certification. Maintaining a computer
network, using MS Windows XP, 2000 Server and Advanced Server, provided
experience with proper maintenance and preventative back ups to
eliminate and decrease loss of data. |
| HOME
COMPUTERS
Home
computing are more than entertainment playing games and downloading
music. People use computers for paying bills, finding jobs and doing
homework. These increase the possibility for spyware or viruses
to invade computers. Understanding
the risks and how to prevent possible loss, allows these activities
to continue to be safe. Keeping data secure and backed up has become
an extremely vital concern with computers being used for important
sensitive functions. |
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