Computer Support Blog

It can be remarkably easy to become attached to a computer.  Many times, it is only a form of obsolescence – old software that does not run a new program, slow Internet connection speeds, inability to interface with other computers or programs because of outdated hardware – or absolute failure of a computer that compels a user to upgrade their system.  Especially when the economy is in a state of recession, it is hard for many people to justify spending a lot of money on upgrading a computer.  The good news is that many computer systems – especially laptop computers – are more durable than ever.  Even if you manage to keep your computer running longer through care and regular maintenance, the data storage demands on most people’s systems continue to rise.  If you want to keep your cherished, familiar, laptop computer longer, one affordable upgrade you may want to make is replacing your hard drive.  The PQI 256 GB Solid State Disk is a great option for that! Read more »

With the rising need for storage space on computers, it is unsurprising that some of the hottest products this year are 1 TB storage products.  The Terabyte is one thousand Gigabytes and while 1 TB hard drives are not actually new to the marketplace, they are finally coming down in price to where those in the market for a new hard drive or new computer should seriously be considering it as the new baseline.  One of the hard drives that has some interesting features and the Terabyte capacity is the AcomData PureDrive 1TB Desktop External Hard Drive. Read more »

A few years ago, it probably seemed like a silly idea to license from popular franchises in order to produce flash drives.  The Boston-based Mimoco, however, did just that and they had a pretty impressive success with their Star Wars line of character USB flash drives.  Science fiction geeks can now be joined by comic book geeks as Mimoco’s popular MIMOBOT line includes an extensive selection of characters from DC Comics! Read more »

California is the home to so many tech sector jobs that it is almost hard to believe that anywhere else in the country would have any tech jobs that needed filling!  Part of the reason so many start-ups and enduring tech sector businesses take root in California is because of the colleges.  Some of the world’s most renowned universities for science and technology are located in California: UCLA, Stanford, and the University of California at Berkeley, to name a few.  Many businesses work to recruit ambitious, technical-minded employees right out of college.  That is what happened with Alicia Chen. 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 »

Traditional data storage methods – hard drives – are quite a bit more fragile than most consumers realize.  For sure, magnetic storage has improved greatly in the last thirty years, but at the end of the day, traditional hard drives operate by spinning a disc with a magnetic film very fast.  The basic operation of traditional hard drives leads to wear.  Even so, there are ways to get the most out of your hard drive.  Keeping your hard drive cool is essential and one of the best products for keeping your hard drive cool and operating at peak efficiency is the Masscool SHF1-UTRA-BK Hard Drive Cooler. Read more »

USB flash drives are, arguably, one of the easiest ways for consumers to flaunt their personality within the technology marketplace.  Computers, smartphones and tablet computers all come in comparatively limited options, but USB flash drives can be a source of self-expression for those who want to have easy file portability.  One of the most stylish simple USB flash drives is the Ritek Golden Key OD9 flash drive. Read more »

With the increasing capability and quality of digital cameras and high definition video cameras, consumers continue to search for products that provide superior digital storage.  Patriot Memory is one of the premiere manufacturers of high-quality, professional grade memory products.  From flash drives to memory cards, Patriot Memory has built its reputation on securely storing information.  One of its most exciting new products is the 128 GB EP Series flash storage card. Read more »

With identity theft remaining one of the enduring problems with modern communications, it is unsurprising how many products and services there are that offer to protect your data.  When it comes to data storage, there are several products that encrypt your files to protect them, like the industry-leading Ironkey Flash Drive that makes transporting your data incredibly risk-free.  It is hard to find an analogous product when it comes to communications technology, though.  That is about to change, thanks to Silent Circle. Read more »