Tech News January 18, 2011 | |
IOHOThis Week's Tech Tip |
Why Is My Computer So Slow?There are three typical reasons why a residential or small business computer is slow: 1. Unnecessary programs running in the background, 2. Not enough physical memory to run the computer (RAM, not hard drive space) and 3 Norton Antivirus Products. First, the great majority of computer users have allowed largely superfluous programs to exist or be loaded on their computers, running in the background while the computer is being used. These programs take up space in memory, space on the hard drive and steal power from the processor or brain of the computer. Unless you are deriving a significant benefit from these applications, you would be better off removing them. Of course you also need to know if removing these programs will hurt the computer. We do and are happy to help. Second, especially with computers 3 years old or older, the amount of physical RAM installed may not be sufficient to allow the operating system and the programs to run when you are using the computer. If you are constantly getting error messages informing you that you are using Virtual memory or Not enough memory to run the application you clicked on, you probably need more physical RAM. Removing files, creating more storage space, does not improve this situation. For Windows XP we recommend you have at least 1 GB of memory, for Vista 2 Gb of Memory and Windows 7 3 GB of memory. And lastly, we love Norton products, but they have become a behemoth and severely impact most computers. The Norton products are invasive, interfering with almost every computer function, and they require considerable processing power to run, not to mention a large portion of RAM to run in. We routinely remove Norton products and replace them with Microsoft Security Essentials or Symantec Endpoint Protection, two products that do not require an annual fee, update their definitions daily, and check for viruses in real time, not just with scans. If you want a faster computer, resolve these three issues. We will do all the above in a periodic maintenance or tune up of your computer. |
Refurbished PC Sale! |
Great Deals on Refurbished PC's for Home or OfficeMr. Tech Support is offering great deals on refurbished PC's this week. All computers listed are desktops packaged with keyboard and mouse. All come with a clean install of Microsoft Windows XP and Microsoft Office 2007. Any of these computers would be perfect for the home or office. The prices listed are for anyone who wants to come by and pick these computers up themselves. We accept cash, check, and credit cards. As a bonus, we will deliver to anyone in the Greater Richmond area if they chose to purchase one of the following services for their new pc: New PC Setup - $50: Mr. Tech Support will set up your new PC in your home or office, including setting up your internet connection and email, and installing Symantec's End Point Protection, an antivirus/anti-malware program that never requires a subscription renewal. New PC Setup w/Data Transfer - $100: Mr. Tech Support will perform the New PC Setup and transfer all of your user account settings, document files, pictures, music, videos, and email from your old PC to your new one. $200 - Dell Optiplex 320 $175 - Dell Dimension 3000 $150 - Dell Dimension 4550 $150 - Dell Optiplex GX240 $125 - Gateway ES2-300X $125 - Dell Dimension 8110 We also have a selection of monitors: Wide Format (16:9) For more information click here. |
This Week's Best Local Computer Deals |
Best Desktop Value$480.00 eMachines EL1352-07e Desktop / 4GB Memory / 500 GB Hard Drive / 18.5" LCD Monitor. Available at Best Buy Best Laptop Value$500 Toshiba Satellite C655-S5140 15.6" Laptop
, 4GB installed memory, 500GB hard drive. Available at Staples
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WYNAHThis Week's Small Business Spotlight |
As Small As You Want A Bank To Be, As Big As You Need ItChristiane Reeder | BB&T BB&T has been growing small businesses since 1872. By operating on a community banking model, they really get to know clients and small business owners. These days you need a bank that understands your financial picture and provides a clear understanding of the possibilities and direction you need to take. With bankers like Christiane Reeder, you get exactly that. Specializing in retail and small business deposits and lending, Christiane knows the faces behind the businesses in our local community and works hard to ensure their success. For more information or to request a phone call from Christiane, click here. |
This Week's Mr. Tech Support Coupon |
Computer Tune UpOnly $60 (A $100 Value) Think your computer's not running as fast as it should? If you've spent more and more time at home or work waiting on that little hour glass to go away, it's probably an excellent time to take advantage of our Tune Up Special. For only $60 Mr. Tech Support will come to your home or office to get your computer up to speed. We will remove any unnecessary programs slowing performance, install operating system updates, install Symantec End Point Protection or Microsoft Security Essentials and remove any nasty malware that's slowing you down. Get the most from your computer today with Mr. Tech Support.
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