Experts say computers won’t last as long as you think

We have several customers with very old machines and they generally ask us how much longer they can expect their machine to last. We’re talking ten plus years! Remember Windows ME? Yup, we’re still seeing customers with that Microsoft Operating System! It’s true that the machines that were built prior to 2010, for example, are … Continue reading Experts say computers won’t last as long as you think

Laptop Trivia (Portable and lug-able computers)

I’m up next for a new laptop at Geek For Hire, so I’ve been thinking about all the computers I’ve had. Here’s some laptop trivia. HP Luggable: I remember carrying my first laptop through the Pittsburgh airport. At the time it was called a “portable computer”, and technically it was, although Chris called it a … Continue reading Laptop Trivia (Portable and lug-able computers)

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?