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August 2015
New this month:
Windows 10: The Good, Bad & Ugly
How to install AVG Free Antivirus updates
Article3Windows 10: The Good, Bad & Ugly
Microsoft's Windows 10 became available on July 29, and we've helped several clients who have purchased a new computer or upgraded their existing computer from Windows 7 or 8/8.1. On older computers Microsoft's notification invites users to register to download a free upgrade to Windows 10 - an offer which will be good until July 2016. But just because it's free doesn't mean that you should do the upgrade.


The Good: Windows 10 is an improvement over Windows 8/8.1. It brings back a "Start" menu that is more like what Windows 7 had. It also brings back the Windows 7 Backup & Restore feature. New to Windows 10 is improved search capabilities, and a new voice powered virtual assistant, Cortana, that you can speak with if your computer has a microphone. Though it's fun to use for a little while - it's likely that many will rarely use the feature.


Article2How to install AVG Free Antivirus updates 

AVG AntiVirus releases program updates from time-to-time, and you will likely see pop-ups similar to those pictured below in the lower-right corner of your screen when an update is available. Whenever there's an update that requires your interaction, AVG will try to entice you into upgrading to a paid version or make other unnecessary changes. But if you follow the instructions given, you can continue with the free protection that is recommended for most home computer users at no charge,
 or sign-up for our Computer Maintenance Plan and you'll never have to worry about an update again.  Read more...


 
Article3Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Just some of the things we've solved for clients in the past few months 
  • Helped access email accounts where the password has been forgotten or the account had been hacked
  • Setup VoIP internet telephone service
  • Setup new laser printers
  • Setup wi-fi routers for connecting multiple devices to the internet: Roku video streaming device attached to a TV, smartphones, Smart TV
  • Fixed Windows Updates that were attempting to install at every computer startup
  • Replaced an AT&T internet modem that failed
  • Setup free software included with Windows to backup a computer to an external hard drive
  • Performed preventative maintenance and installed updates on dozens of computers
  • Troubleshooted to discover a bad keyboard that was causing a computer to shut-down
  • Removed computer passwords setup by tech support scammers via remote control
  • Resolved iPhone photos and account syncing issues 
  • Setup and installed wireless printers
  • Resolved "user profile service failed the logon" error
  • Setup a new wi-fi router for a Roku internet streaming device
  • Setup a wi-fi range extender to increase wireless network range
  • Setup new Microsoft Outlook.com email address and forward mail from old Yahoo address
  • Removed adware causing pop-up ads on Apple Mac computers
  • Replaced failing hard drives

Give us a call for all of your technology troubles and setup needs.

Article3Keep your computer secure and up-to-date with our Computer Maintenance Plan
Many of our clients have been asking for a way to keep their computer secure and up-to-date, and not have to worry about the seemingly constant barrage of updates.

 

With websites getting hacked on a daily basis, and the increasing chance of your personal information being compromised, it's more important than ever to keep your computer up-to-date and maintained.

 

Now you can have Computer Techs maintain, update and check the security on your computer on a quarterly schedule at your convenience. Service will be performed via a Remote Support session which takes about an hour. Services include:

Read more... 

  

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CheapSupportDon't rely upon cheap, inexperienced technical support: "You get what you pay for"

Do you have a friend or neighbor who works with computers in their spare time? Similar to hiring an unlicensed contractor to work on your home, it may be cheap to go with a friend or neighbor.

 

But, does that person actively keep up-to-date with the computer industry and fix several computers on a daily basis like we do? 

 

Computer Techs has been in business since 2003, and our technicians have over 20 years of computer experience. We're a local Reno business that you can trust - not some call center in India or The Philippines. We're often called to repair what someone else attempted to fix or misrepresented as major computer problems.

 

The next time you need tech support give us a call. You can count on Computer Techs to get the job done quickly and correctly, and we'll be available the next time you need service. 

 

Spread the good word, get free tech support

If you're happy with our professionalism and expert service, please let others know: 
 
· If you recommend us to a friend or family member, as a way of saying "thank you" for referring us we will reward you with a discount on your next service call. For details please see the details of our $20 referral reward.
  
· When people search the internet for computer repair, they often search Google, YellowPages.com or Yahoo Local. Please consider leaving a review of our service at one or more of the following web sites:
 
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Thank you.

 

Mark Cobb

Owner / Technician

Computer Techs

775-742-1230

 

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