One Man’s Trash
What's old is new again. There were plenty of computer parts and I'll bet none were made after 1999 and half were Y2K compatible. Used beige cases were $60.00. Vintage graphics cards were fetching $250.00.
Virus Software: A Great Conversation Starter
My frustration came about when a customer's copy of Avira wasn't removing a virus on her computer. Although I manually removed the virus, my plan was to install Avast with the logic being that the alternate title would have different virus definitions. When I started to uninstall it I noticed the publisher was Gen Digital, the same company that publishes Avast.
Preempt Tariffs and Buy Chinese Items Now
If Trump does what he says, he will impose a 60% tariff on goods coming from China. This means a significant price increase on most things we purchase. Basically a tax on us, the consumer, for the things we use and need that come from China.
Unearthing My Old Technology
Unearthing old stuff is fun. It tells a story about how things used to be. Maybe they were simpler, but based on the 50 or so floppies to install Office and the cumbersome Palm Pilot and pager system I'm not so sure.
Computer Repair by a Cell Phone Shop?
Would you bring your car to a small engine mechanic? The same person who services lawnmowers may be able to fix your car, but they certainly can't diagnose and make…
USB-C: Almost Everything You Need to Know
I just finished redesigning one of my products to work with USB-C rather than the micro-USB I originally designed it around. I learned a lot from the redesign and figured…
7 Password Rules
These simple password rules practically eliminate being scammed October 6, 2024 Written by JeromyI frequently update my passwords rules based on trends I've been seeing. Recently I've noticed an uptick…
5 Memorable Customers
I thought it would be fun to walk down memory lane and talk about some of my more memorable customers. I've been repairing Macs and PC's for 20 plus years out of a retail store front and have some crazy stories.
Urgent Virus Alerts
This is one of my most important articles and should be shared with friends and family. This week I dissected two very dangerous internet hoaxes that are designed to steal your identity and install malware on computers. Both are new to me and based on my research are fairly new threats. It's imperative you're familiar with them so you can limit being scammed.
Remember When We Didn’t Have Technology?
As I get closer to my birthday I get a little looser than normal with customers. If you've been a customer of mine then you know I'm pretty loose to…