SYRACUSE, NY
October 15, 2018
Samsung beats everyone, including Apple, in reliability this holiday season. It is the best choice for anyone’s computer needs, delivering more tech for less money. Read more »
RESCUECOM created the 2015 Q2 Computer Repair Report by studying and collecting the data from each service call we received this to create a list of the top ten most common problems users face on all computers and mobile devices. While there are a number of problems users frequently face, this quarter has shown a surprisingly steep growth in one area in particular. Read more »
RESCUECOM has tallied up all the computer repair calls it received, including tablets, for the 2015 Q1 Computer Repair Report, showing a surprising leap in certain problem areas.
The Computer Repair Report is created by tallying the data from all calls RESCUECOM receives at its 1-800-RESCUE-PC call center to form a list of the most common computer and tablet problems. RESCUECOM ranks the top ten computer repair problems in order from most frequent to least and explains them by category, creating a useful tool to inform users about the threats their tech devices face.
Recently, RESCUECOM has received numerous requests from various news outlets to bring back a report on the most common computer problems. In response, RESCUECOM is now introducing a new and improved version of our previous report on the top computer problems. These new quarterly RESCUECOM Computer Repair Reports will cover the top ten problems for which we receive computer repair calls, along with useful tips to avoid the need for future computer repair services. Read more »
Today, RESCUECOM released a press release containing helpful information about the new REFRESH feature found in Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Windows REFRESH is an option for users in Windows 8 that helps them restore their computer when it has a serious malfunction. The difference between a REFRESH and a complete reinstall is that a REFRESH allows users to retain their personal data such as documents, music, videos and pictures. Having this new option for users to attempt to fix their machines when a problem occurs is great, but there are several potential concerns with the new feature as well. Read more »
If you are building your own computer, you will require a power supply. There is no getting around the need for power, but what might surprise you is just how many options there are for power supplies for PCs and servers. For those who plan on making a system that utilizes a lot of peripherals and drives, you will need quite a bit of power. As important as having power is utilizing the power supply in an efficient way. For above-average power distributed in an exceptionally efficient manner, it is hard to find a better power supply than the XFX ProSeries 1050W PSU. Read more »
Getting individuals and corporations to think differently about technology can be a difficult thing. Many businesses consider the bottom line and Quarterly earnings above all other factors and most consumers are not keen on taking the time for someone to educate them on the full impact of their technological choices. But education is a key factor in the success of many technology companies, especially when it comes to consumer products. Attempting to get private consumers to invest in products that they have traditionally associated with business and industry can be a real uphill battle. Few executives know that like Suresh Panikar. Read more »
Not long ago, we presented a list of common computer components that wear out as part of the natural use of one’s computer. While power supplies, monitors, charging ports, and CPU fans are frequent causes of headaches for computer owners, they are not the only computer parts that are likely to fail over time as you use your computer. Other computer components that frequently fail include: Read more »
No one wants to have to call a computer support service or take their private personal computer to a computer repair shop. At some point, though, we all have to get a computer repair because computers are designed to break down and eventually fail. Rather than railing against the planned obsolescence of the computer industry, it helps to know what is most likely to fail so you know what to expect from a computer repair. A trained computer support technician may diagnose most of these conditions simply by hearing the symptoms of your computer problem. Some computer components that frequently fail or break are: Read more »
It is hard to think of a less cool part of the tower computer than the power supply. For sure, every computer needs a power supply, but the tower computer power supply has traditionally been dark, functional and blockish. Peripheral manufacturer XION is changing that, though, with their High Performance Party Edition line of personal computer power supplies!