Hardware

Response to Comment on Previous Post

Posted on May 28, 2008. Filed under: Hardware, Software, Trends | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

The Comment:
What would you guys recommend? I am looking for an Antivirus/Internet Security that backups up my important documents online because I live in an area where power blackouts occur all the time I also need something that protects my identity because I do a great deal of online banking. I only know of one [...]

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You never know when…

Posted on May 20, 2008. Filed under: Consulting, Hardware, Software | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

…your computer may fail.
I had the privilege of having a client that was interested in best practices and I created a document for his use and today I got the call…the call that I am sure my clients dread to make.
‘My computer was making a funny noise and when I went to boot it up [...]

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Cleaning Your Keyboard

Posted on May 3, 2008. Filed under: Hardware, Service Bulletin | Tags: , , , , , , |

A recent news article got me thinking and I did some research. The Which? article that got all the attention makes it clear that the problem with bacteria is related to food so if you do not eat by the keyboard then this should not be a problem. Their advice is pretty good but I [...]

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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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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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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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Computer Memory Requirements: A view from the trenches

Posted on March 27, 2008. Filed under: Hardware | Tags: , , , , , , , , |

One of the common themes I am experiencing on service calls is computers without enough system memory or RAM. If you have an “entry” level PC with the following you may be experiencing slow performance:

Less than 512 MB RAM,

Shared or on-board Video which uses system RAM to render graphics.

Bloatware such as that which comes “free” [...]

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