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Five reasons why you should turn off your computer at night – Part Three

In part one of this 5 part series, we explored the first reason why it’s best to turn off your computer at night (or when it’s not in use, such as when you go out of town).  To read the first part of this series, click here:  Read Part One
In part two, we discussed the [...]

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Five reasons why you should turn off your computer at night – Part Two

In part one of this 5 part series, we explored the first reason why it’s best to turn off your computer at night (or when it’s not in use, such as when you go out of town).
Today, we will cover part 2.
The second reason why you should power down your computer at night, is to [...]

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Five reasons why you should turn off your computer at night – Part One

Some people say that turning a computer off when not in use shortens it’s life.
I disagree.
The rumor comes from the fact that a circuit is more likely to blow when electricity is first applied, much like a light bulb is more likely to “pop” when you first flip the switch.  This may be true about [...]

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Will Reimage Put the “Computer Guy” Out of Business?

Recently, I have been looking for some ways to help make things more efficient, here in my computer repair business.
Most of our clients know that we have a 3 hour cap on a residential single-computer repair or service jobs.
If this is the first you’ve heard of this “3 Hour Cap”… let me explain: It means, if [...]

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How to Reduce SPAM by 90% or More

Have you ever wondered why your Inbox is filled with advertisements every time you open it in the morning? What is “spam”, anyway? Why do spammers do what they do? What are some of the things you can do to protect yourself? In this article, Brad gives you the answer to those questions, and then recommends some software help you take back control of your Inbox!

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Things to Consider When Picking Out a New Laptop

Ever wonder what really matters when shopping for a new laptop? Should you stick with XP, jump into Vista, or wait for Windows 7? What about a “NetBook”, the small ultra-portables which are limited on storage but easy on your shoulder (and wallet). Luke gives you a few things to ponder in this well-thought post.

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