What Computer Should You Purchase?

What Computer Should You Purchase?


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Buying a computer can be a major investment and there are several points to consider before making the purchase. A refurbished computer from a reputable computer dealer may be a good option for you depending on your needs.

 

 

Here are a couple things to keep in mind when purchasing a computer new or refurbished:

 

  • Think about what you will be using the computer for.
  • What else will you need to buy to make your system work efficiently?
  • How long do you intend on keeping the computer?

 

Think about how the above factors stack up against the cost of a new model.

 

How Will You Be Using The Computer?

 

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Before making any computer purchase whether it is new or used—you should consider what you plan on doing with your computer.  Also if you are planning on buying a used computer make sure to keep in mind that these models are a generation or two behind the current technology.  This shouldn’t be a problem for most computer users, professional or casual.

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What’s going on with Apple these days?

What’s going on with Apple these days?


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Apple’s CEO Tim Cook promises new products in the fall and hints at the potential of new “product categories”. He remains confident even after acknowledging that the recent decline in Apple’s stock price is disappointing. He maintains that Apple’s priority has always been: “To develop the most cutting edge and innovative products.” Apple seems very serious about delivering on this ongoing agenda shown by the growth in Apple’s research and development related expenses, which was up 33 percent this year.

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IT Network Support Denver

iComputer’s IT Consulting Division

 

Certified Network Tech  We are committed to providing excellent service and are dedicated to a seamless experience for our clients.  Our mission is to exceed customer expectations for technical service by providing customized solutions that are cost effective and operationally efficient. We tailor work flow  processes to suit the unique needs of our clients.

 

iComputer’s IT Consulting Division specializes in installing and supporting small to medium sized business networks on both Windows and Mac platforms. Our network support services can be provided on an hourly basis (as needed) or as Block Time. Our Block Time rates are a set number of hours purchased in advance for iComputer technicians to come onsite and perform tasks you specify or need.  Our rates are as follows:

 

 

IT network support service

Hourly Onsite Service: $100/hour + $25 trip charge (within a 10 mile radius)

Hourly Remote Service: $80/hour

 

 

Block Time Onsite Service:

10 Hour block time -> $100/hour (no trip charge)

Block Time Remote Service: $60/hour

 

 

After Hours (Office Hours: 9AM-6PM MON-SAT)

Hourly After Hours Onsite Service: $150/hour + $25 trip charge (within a 10 mile radius)

Hourly After Hours Remote Service: $100/hour

 

** Pick up and delivery for any computer hardware repairs will be $25 unless the technician is already onsite for a service, in that case the pick up or delivery on that occasion will be free. **

 

Our Network Support Services include the following for your business: 

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Day-to-Day maintenance and troubleshooting of your network

 

Equipment maintenance service including:network support 1
        • Hardware service and support for laptops, desktops, printers, wireless devices, servers, storage systems, POS stations, and networking equipment

 

        • Relocation of Equipment/Cabling
        • Equipment Upgrades
        • Requirements Analysis
        • Warranty Support
Helpdesk support for your users either on site or remotely

 

Software support, troubleshooting and repair for Windows and Mac platforms including:cloud back up 2
        • Installation
        • Configuration
        • Upgrades
        • Data Transfer/Conversion

 

 

IT and network design, support and management including:
  • System and network management

 

  • Integrated solutions – we research, coordinate, and implement all of our clients’ technologies

 

  • IT security including:computer network security
        1. Risk assessment
        2. Preventative maintenance
        3. Security
        4. Antivirus configuration and/or management
        5. Security patch installations
        6. Firewall configuration

 

Business applications – we can help you choose the best business applications to streamline workflow and then we can monitor and manage these systems

 

Virtualization – we support you with cost effective virtualization solutions that decrease hardware costs

 

We respond to onsite services within 24 hours. Any additional costs for hardware or software are not included.

 

We at iComputer are committed to delivering our services in a prompt and responsible manner.  We look forward to working with you.

 

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FBI GreenDot MoneyPak Virus

FBI GreenDot MoneyPak Virus 

 

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A prevalent and somewhat serious computer virus threat that recently infiltrated the US and Canada is the “FBI virus”.  Despite the name this virus has nothing to do with the Federal Bureau of Investigation or the US Department of Justice (DOJ).

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Troubleshooting Hard Wired and Wireless Network Connectivity in Windows 7 and 8 Part 1

Troubleshooting Hard Wired & Wireless Network Connectivity in Windows 7 & 8 Part 1

 

If you are having network connectivity issues in Windows there could be a variety of reasons why. Here are some common issues you can check that can cause these problems:

 

wifi connection issues

 

 

  • Make sure your wireless network adapter switch on your laptop or desktop is enabled and turned on
  • Network security key or password problems verify the password was typed in correctly
  • Cables that are not connected properly or are faulty – try unplugging and re-plugging or replacing the existing cables
  • Corrupted or incompatible drivers – try uninstalling and reinstalling drivers for the network hardware

 

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  • Missing updates
  • Network connection settings
  • Hardware or software problems

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Common Laptop Hardware Issues and How To Troubleshoot Them

Common Laptop Hardware Issues & How To Troubleshoot Them

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It’s very frustrating to have persistent laptop problems that always flare up.  But we want to help you try to diagnose and fix some of these hardware problems. This series of blogs will discuss laptop hardware issues in depth.  We will list some common laptop hardware failure descriptions and some suggestions on how to troubleshoot and/or repair the problem.

 

Problem 1.

No signs of life.  Laptop does not power on.

 

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Problem Description: When you plug the AC power adapter into your laptop, there are no lights turning on at all and there are none of the usual mechanical sounds ie fans. Pushing the power button does nothing and the laptop remains completely dead.

 

Things to Check:

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OSX Lion Server Router Set Up

OSX Lion Server Router Set Up

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One of the main functions of your network router is to direct common tasks (services) like web browsing and mail to come in and out of your network. Initially, before properly configuring the router, many potential services are blocked by default. This is actually a good thing and it is doing exactly what it is meant to do: protect your network from potential threats and/or intrusions.

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In order to allow OS X Lion Server’s services to pass between the internal private and external public network we need to set-up port forwarding.  This process opens up ports on the router to allow more services to work in your home or business network.

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Static IP and Domain Name with Lion Server

Static IP & Domain Name with Lion Server

Public Internet vs. Your Private Network

 

 

 

 

 

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There is a key boundary that exists at your router or firewall that acts as a gateway for Internet and network traffic.

  • Beyond that line and outside your gateway (router or firewall) is the public world, public DNS, public static and dynamic IP addresses, and your public DNS names for your network.

 

  • Inside that boundary is your own private network and your own private DNS and static IP which is required by Snow Leopard Serve or Lion Server.

 

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Get a Static IP Address and Domain Name

 

Make sure to set up a static IP (Internet Protocol) address this is a unique address on your local network. Having this static IP will allow port forwarding services from the router to the computer it is hosted on.

In most cases your Mac will have a dynamic IP address. Dynamic addresses change periodically, usually when you restart your computer, while static IP addresses always stay the same.

 

Public IP numbers

 

In most cases you will have a public IP address, given to you by your Internet Service Provider (ISP). This is an IP that is unique to you and the entire worldwide Internet.

For example we will give our fictional business or home the public IP address of: 268.135.16.197

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