Posts Tagged ‘Maryland Computer Repair’


Facebook has created a new feature to replace its previous personal profile: "Timeline."

Getting started with Facebook Timeline

All of you Facebook users out there may have heard about the social network's latest addition: an application known as "Timeline."

Timeline is a new way to format your Facebook profile that shows your Facebook history in a ch...Read More

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Apple's iPad or iPad 2 is one of the most popular gifts this holiday season.

Four great techie holiday gifts

The holidays are just around the corner, and if there is someone in your family or circle of friends that seems just impossible to shop for, look no further than the world of technology. From tablets to smartphones to e-readers, the world of techn...Read More

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If you get an email from New York police, be careful - it might be a virus.

Virus alert: fake speeding tickets sent through email

There's never been a better excuse to ignore your speeding tickets - if you receive an email from your state police with the subject title "Uniform Traffic Ticket" - don't open it, because it may actually be a link to a compute...Read More

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Winter's coming, so make sure you - and your computer - are kept warm.

Is your laptop cold?

We all know that when cold weather hits, we need to bundle up. But you might not know that computers are affected by the temperature of their environment, too.

In fact, the ideal temperature for a computer to operate is at room temperature,...Read More

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Blue's supposed to be a relaxing color, but not when it's followed by "screen of death."

How to understand a “blue screen of death”

Almost as dreaded as the Grim Reaper himself, the "blue screen of death" (BSoD) is the term that Window users have come to call the blue and white screen that appears when the system has crashed. There are a few steps you can take with t...Read More

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Wipe down your computer screen with a soft, lint-free cloth, like microfiber.

How to keep your computer screen clean

If your computer screen has more fingerprints than a CSI forensics lab, it may be time to consider giving it a proper wipedown. Remember, computers are an expensive investment, so it's important to keep them clean and well-maintained. Otherwis...Read More

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Home broadband networks can be interrupted by other users and devices.

Improving wireless network performance

There are times when an intermittent internet connection is more vexing than no internet connection at all. Half-loaded pages and slow-buffering videos makes some computer users pine for the days of dial-up internet, when at least the connection w...Read More

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Computer repair can frustrate those that aren't familiar with technological terms.

Three questions to ask a computer repair location

For most consumers, getting a computer fixed is much like getting a car fixed. Most people are not familiar with technology terminology, so a sense of intimidation develops. Customers may also be reluctant to pay for a service when they don't ...Read More

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Desktop computers are generally cheaper to repair than laptops.

New computer: Desktop or laptop?

In a world where bigger is usually better, it may be surprising that laptop sales have exceeded desktop sales for the past three years. Despite market trends, is it possible desktops may offer advantages not provided by laptops? For one thing, des...Read More

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Some individuals are turning away from external hard drives and toward cloud storage.

Information storage: Local or cloud?

Saving information to a computer's hard drive was once all users needed to do to keep their data safe. For the most part, they did not have to worry about their data being compromised by a virus or a hacker. Those times have changed, but users...Read More

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