Which Internet Browser
Should I Use?
We live in America, the land of choice. Internet Explorer (48% market share), Firefox (30%), Chrome (13%), Safari(6%), and Opera (2%) are the current generation of browsers to pick from. Your new computer will only come with Internet Explorer preloaded on it (Windows PCs) or Safari (Mac PCs), but any one of the five can be added from their respective company's websites (except there is not an IE for the Macintosh). Yes, Firefox and Opera may be a little faster. Yes, IE is hacked a little more often than the rest. But all browsers offer pretty much the same features, so no advantage there. Also, IE is going to be the most compatible browser, since people who create special options on their websites are going to do so for the browser with the largest market share. The continued life of a browser is a concern, too. Firefox and Opera have limited revenue streams and could go bankrupt tomorrow. Chrome and Safari do not have the programming muscle that Microsoft does. What do we recommend? Most of you know that we are minimalists when it comes to adding software to a computer. We think you should only add programs that you absolutely have to add. There are not any truly compelling reasons to use a browser other than the one that ships with your computer. So, in most cases, we believe you should stay with Internet Explorer or Safari.
Best Value PC's
Our friends and clients at Advanced Concepts Training are letting go of dozens of color printers, high speed scanners, a slew or computer accessories, office supplies and furniture, and some fantastic computers for a great value. We're listing five of their immediately available computers below to help them out, but there will be even more available soon. If you're interested in any of them, call 804.612.7600. If you know anyone who could use a high quality desktop, please feel free to forward this email along to them.
$750 Optiplex 755 - Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit, TWO 22" LCD monitors, 4 GIGs RAM, Intel Dual-Core 2 GHZ processor, 250 GIG HDD, 2 DVD drives
$175 each TWO Dell Dimension 1100's - Windows XP, 17" LCD monitor, 1 GIG RAM, 60 GIG HDD
$675 Gateway - Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit, 24" Widescreen HD LCD monitor, 6 GIGs RAM, Intel Core 2 Quad-Core processor, 640 GIG HDD
$550 Gateway - Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit, 22" Widescreen HD LCD monitor, 6 GIGs RAM, Intel Core 2 Quad-Core processor, 640 GIG HDD
To see more as they're listed throughout the next week, check our website's products page.
An Insurance Agent That's Good For Your Health
Linda Gatewood | HealthPlus Insurance Agency, Inc.
: With so much uncertainty over healthcare it pays to have someone on your side who knows what she's doing. With over 20 years working in the health insurance industry, Linda knows the ins and outs to getting the best value and the best deal. She started HealthPlus in 1999, providing individual and group plans for health, life, dental and more. Linda uses her wealth of experience to focus on filling her client's needs while fitting their budget.
For more information or to request a phone call from Linda, click here.
Free Data Transfer With New Computer Setup
(Normally $50 per computer)
Most people buy a new computer, take it home, plug it in and start using it, never setting it up properly. They fail to remove the unwanted, system bogging programs the computer manufacturer installed on it. They fail to install the 30 plus operating system updates to make the computer more secure and run better. They have proplems connecting to their printer, Internet, and email. They only have trial versions of Antivirus/Antispyware and Office programs to use. And they have a devil of a time, getting their data from their old computer loaded properly on their new computer. For a flat fee of $100, Mr. Tech Support will spend the 2-4 hours to make it all better. Even better, for the next week we'll transfer the data from your old computer for free.
offer good until May 5th, 2011
