Providing Onsite Mac and PC Repair throughout the Front Range
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
A couple of years ago, when I started leaving my computer on all the time, I noticed that my computer would be turned off in the morning. Since I knew I hadn’t turned it off, I turned to the most likely culprit. I asked Chris why he had turned off my machine without letting me … Continue reading Patch Tuesday
What’s the biggest lie in the Computer Industry? It’s the myth that Apple’s don’t get viruses. Geek For Hire has been out there fixing computers since 2001 and we’ve seen just about everything. When someone tells me they have a Mac, or are switching from a PC to a Mac because Mac’s don’t get viruses, … Continue reading The Biggest Lie in the Computer Industry?
It’s important for Chris and Geek For Hire to keep up new technology, different trends, and any up and coming changes in technology. That’s why Chris is constantly reading and learning about what’s going on in the tech world. Some of his favorites include: Ars Technica – http://arstechnica.com/ – Founded in 1998, it caters to … Continue reading Chris’ Favorite Websites
The scammers are getting better and better. The text of the email looks legit; the email address looks legit; the graphics are professional. How can you tell when your phone company is contacting you vs. when a scammer is impersonating your phone company? A client received this email last week and gave us a call. … Continue reading How To Spot An eMail Scam