Tag Archives: computer maintenance

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Windows 10

Posted on December 22, 2015 by PC Fixer in operating system

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A common reason for home computer service is the installation of a new operating system. Computers last a very long time these days, and some PC users started out with Windows XP and ended up on Windows 10, with all the steps in between. In the bad old says when everything inside your desktop either broke down or was made obsolete every couple of years, you'd always end up with a new operating system when you bought a new computer. Nowadays you can count on your desktop computer to hang in there for a decade, and you'll have to upgrade your OS or your friends will point and laugh at your Windows Vista desktop, and wonder if... --

How Encryption Can Avoid the Need for Home Computer Service

Posted on December 07, 2015 by PC Fixer in malware, Technology

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Do you think you've never used technology so advanced that it needed computer security like encryption? Think again! When you withdraw money from an ATM, use a clicker key to unlock a car, buy something online, or placed a call on a cellphone, you have used encryption technology. Encryption is a security tactic that uses an algorithm to encode plain text into something that would be undecipherable to a malicious hacker trying to intercept data in transit or attempting to access your data at rest. You can do it yourself and save potential time and money in home computer service.

A Quick Encryption Glossary:

Algorithm – A set of rules to instruct a computer... --

Beware the Trojan Horse!

Posted on May 18, 2015 by PC Fixer in Apple, Internet, malware

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Among the various types of computer repair Los Angeles consumers need help with the most are problems caused by malware infections. A Trojan Horse is a common form of malware that ordinary users encounter during regular internet surfing. Unfortunately, regular computer users often do not understand this particular form of malware, and unwittingly invite it onto their hard drives.

What Is Trojan Horse Malware?

A Trojan Horse, often simply called a Trojan, is a malicious piece of code that doesn't replicate itself. When the code is executed, it can take actions that were designed by the malware creator. It's necessary for the computer user to install and activate the code,... --

Computer Maintenance for Hardware and Software

Posted on November 18, 2013 by PC Fixer in Mac & PC Repairs

Just like automobiles, a computer needs maintenance and general TLC. Many components of a computer are moving, mechanical parts, and in addition the software must be maintained. Any Los Angeles computer repair technician can explain these matters.

Laptop repair Los Angeles for broken fans and overheating

The Dangers of Dust

One of the primary damaging things a computer can suffer from is dust buildup inside. This causes issues with heat and can clog the cooling fans directly. In terms of electronics, heat is one of the main factors in performance and reliability. As electrical components get hotter, they transfer electrons less efficiently. This is why computers, and high performance computers especially, have specific modules and systems to cool the electrical... --

Data Recovery in Los Angeles

Posted on October 18, 2013 by PC Fixer in Mac & PC Repairs

Data recovery is a burgeoning industry, one that is of ever increasing value and importance in Los Angeles and beyond. As more and more industries are relying on computers, and therefore hard drives, to store their data, these systems need to be tended to and verified as healthy.
Backup Solutions
Data backup solutions are of utmost importance, whether it be on site backup hard drives or a cloud storage based storage option. However, all computer systems will at some point face a problem or type of failure.
Data Recovery
When a hard drive fails, and no backup is available, all the data from a computer system may be lost. A data recovery... --

COMPUTER DINING: Liquid spills on your computer

Posted on August 07, 2013 by PC Fixer in Technology

Knut has the worst luck, and he just doesn't understand it. He has a liquid spill to deal with on his notebook and now he is hating life. After all, you walk into almost any coffee shop anywhere and every single table is occupied by someone typing away on a laptop while they munch their scones and drink their coffee. You’d think it would happen to more people. He spilled his coffee all over his laptop. It’s a disaster, of course. And it is so easy to prevent. Just a few easy steps. The easiest solution, of course, would be to never have anything consumable close to the computer ever. No water or... --