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A slow computer can be a pain to deal with. There’s nothing more excruciating than turning on a computer and having to wait what seems like an eternity before you can start using the darn thing. This is one of the more common questions I get asked as an IT professional, and there are a […]
IT professionals tend to get a bad rep for not being a reliable source for their users in many cases. Anything from not responding fast enough, not being knowledgeable enough, to the extreme opposite of being too knowledgeable (that deer in the headlight stare when you don’t understand what your tech guy is saying). As […]
The coronavirus has literally brought a halt in operations for so many businesses. This pandemic is unlike anything we’ve ever seen, worldwide. We literally have to change how we interact with each other, how we shop and conduct business. The entire world is being quarantined as I write this, to prevent any further spread of […]
The dreaded ransomware has become big business for hackers these days. It has wreaked havoc on so many companies worldwide, costing upwards of tens of thousands of dollars for recovery in many cases. Hackers are becoming more sophisticated in how to go after your most prized possessions, your data. Victims that fall prey to ransomware […]
Let’s talk IT Service Delivery for a bit. Essentially this is a process by which services are delivered to the average user as it relates to IT support/service. This can be a pretty complex topic, once you get into it. And given that we like to keep things simple here at Advanced-PCs, let’s simplify this […]
If you’re reading this post, then you’re probably seeking some kind of computer repair service, for either your business, home office, or both. Getting the right assistance can be quite the task, I’m sure. So many options out there to choose from, how would you know where to begin. The easiest thing to do is…well […]
The rise of cloud computing services has taken on a surge these past few years. I mean, the technology at first glance can be a bit intimidating. Wouldn’t you agree? Not to mention, scary… Just the term, “cloud computing” brings fear to most people. You might be one of those people that are having conversations […]
Interested in IT Consulting Services? Awesome. This post is for you. People often ask me why I do IT Consulting or the reason I started Advanced-PCs. There are several reasons, but for the sake of time, I’ll share a quick story with you. It’s been almost 20 years now since I’ve been in this profession, […]
Let’s talk internet speed for a second. I know you’ve experienced this problem before. You open your web browser to go out to the Internet. However, the site you’re trying to get to is taking forever to load. Of course, you try several times but keep getting the same results. Now you’re getting frustrated, as […]
After troubleshooting your computer for weeks to months on end, you have finally decided, you’ve had enough. You’ve decided that upgrading to a new computer is the best solution. No more troubleshooting! You head over to the local electronic store, or if you’re the online shopper type, you’ve logged onto Amazon. You’re ready to purchase […]
