Q&A: Computer Data Storage or “My computer is running out of space!”

We frequently get questions from our customers. Here’s one about saving files and computer data storage: Question: My computer is running out of memory.  I have been using Dropbox on my computer for a while now.  I have files in Dropbox and they are also under “This PC”. I am thinking that the files under … Continue reading Q&A: Computer Data Storage or “My computer is running out of space!”

Solid State Drive – What is it and Why Do I Need One?

For the past several years, whenever Chris had to replace a hard drive in a Mac or PC or is designing a new computer for a customer, he always recommends that they get a Solid State Drive (SSD), rather than the traditional Hard Disk Drive (HDD). Why? For a long time, I just didn’t get … Continue reading Solid State Drive – What is it and Why Do I Need One?

Electronic Recycling and Buy Back Programs

UPDATED: 20 May 2019 I received an interesting email the other day from Staples telling me about their recycling program.  I always assumed I could walk into any big box store with my old electronics and pay a fee to recycle it.  This email told me that I could bring it there for free.  That … Continue reading Electronic Recycling and Buy Back Programs

Tech Terms Decoded – CPU

Decoding Tech Terms Are you as confused as I sometimes am about common Tech Terms?  When Chris talks about RAM and Memory and CPU and gigs of storage, I’m not sure what he is saying. I’ve done some digging to see if I can help explain CPU in non-Tech terms. Computer Processing Unit or CPU … Continue reading Tech Terms Decoded – CPU

Tech Terms Decoded – Computer Memory

Decoding Tech Terms Are you as confused as I sometimes am about common Tech Terms?  When Chris talks about RAM and Memory and gigs of storage, I’m not sure what he is saying. I’ve done some digging to see if I can help explain Computer Memory in non-Tech terms. Computer Memory Storage Computer Memory is … Continue reading Tech Terms Decoded – Computer Memory

Backing Up Your Data and The Cloud

It’s time again for my reminder about backing up your data!  For many people, when you travel, your laptop could get banged up at the airport or in the camper.  For others, summer is the season for extreme weather.  It could be fires or floods or tornadoes or hurricanes, but there is always the chance … Continue reading Backing Up Your Data and The Cloud

Custom Computers & Gaming Machines

One of the services we provide is to build custom computers from scratch. (Gaming machines are almost, by design, custom computers.) Chris is building one now for a long-time customer. In fact, this is the second machine we’ve built for this particular customer! Process for building Custom Computers: First, Chris talks with the customer about … Continue reading Custom Computers & Gaming Machines

Windows 10 Update

Upgrading to Windows 10? We continue to see machines that have upgraded to Windows 10 with serious problems.  And, I continue to get asked if machines should be upgraded. Here’s the scoop: If you have a Windows 7 machine, don’t upgrade unless you have a serious business need. If you have a Windows 8 machine, … Continue reading Windows 10 Update

What Is a Solid State Drive and Why Do I Need One?

Check out our update on SSD’s in our more recent article. For the past five years or so, whenever Chris had to replace a hard drive in a Mac or PC, or is designing a new computer for a customer, he always recommends that they get a Solid State Drive (SSD), rather than the traditional … Continue reading What Is a Solid State Drive and Why Do I Need One?