Archive for April, 2008

Product Choice Getting Stupid

Posted on April 25, 2008. Filed under: Hardware, Software | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

I like the Sandisk Cruzer 8GB USB drive a lot. A real lot.
The thing is that Sandisk currently offers 11 different models of USB flash drives and there are several different capacities within each model. I recommend the SanDisk Cruzer® Micro USB Flash Drive family of products to my clients and often when they are [...]

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 Release Date Set

Posted on April 22, 2008. Filed under: Service Bulletin, Software | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Windows XP Service Pack 3 release date set:
On April 29, 2008 Windows SP3 will be released. As was noted in a previous post, Windows XP SP3 is released. For those of you that want to get familiar with the installation process here is a slide show for you at this link.
I will be reviewing the [...]

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Microsoft Outlook Express Support Ending

Posted on April 22, 2008. Filed under: Service Bulletin, Software | Tags: , , , , , , , |

Please be advised that Microsoft is ending its support for Microsoft Outlook Express and if you are a Hotmail customer you may be affected. Outlook Express is the free email client that came with Windows XP. One of the functions this email client (program) allowed was if you had a Microsoft Hotmail account you could set [...]

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An Example of the Depth of Service Offered

Posted on April 19, 2008. Filed under: Consulting, Hardware, Software | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

One of the problems with “break and fix” computer services is they do just that… They come in and fix your computer and leave. They do not get to know you and your specific needs and problems. They cannot or will not apply their knowledge to your specific circumstances and often they sell hardware and [...]

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Deciding Between Webmail and an Email Program

Posted on April 19, 2008. Filed under: Software | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

Email Programs: An Overview
Click on the link to get some information about email and webmail programs. The choices of providers of webmail are plenty and this article helps you decide which main method of accessing your email is right for you.

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Best Practices: Desktop Computers

Posted on April 17, 2008. Filed under: Hardware, Software | Tags: , , , , , , , , , |

The following document is a draft of a “Best Practices” schematic for a home user. It is focused on a home-based business but many of the items regarding back ups and hardware considerations and maintenance apply to all users. Feel free to download and distribute it to your friends and colleagues.
Most of the document applies to [...]

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Hardware Acquisitions for Clients

Posted on April 17, 2008. Filed under: Hardware | Tags: , , , , , |

Reliant PC Consulting is growing…
I have acquired a TrendNet wireless G router and USB Wireless adapter for troubleshooting and proof of concept installations.
What does this mean?

It means that if you have a router and it fails I can come to your location and configure this 4 port router to support you while we source a [...]

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Panda Antivirus Resolution

Posted on April 14, 2008. Filed under: Software | Tags: |

It can be found here…

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Panda 2008 Problem

Posted on April 14, 2008. Filed under: Service Alert, Software | Tags: |

I sent the following email out to my clients about an interesting issue with Panda Antivirus 2008. Anyone finding a resolution please comment on this blog please.

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Windows XP Service Pack 3 in Beta Mode

Posted on April 5, 2008. Filed under: Software | Tags: , , , , |

Overview of Windows XP Service Pack 3
Microsoft is going to release a Service Pack for Windows XP in the future. In summary, a service pack or update is a significant upgrade to the security and functionality of a program or operating system. Most home computers, if they have been using the Window Update feature of [...]

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