There is nothing more frustrating than having a computer failure in the middle of a day’s work. You need it fixed and you need it fixed now. How do you know who to call for computer repair? First let’s take a look at the common causes of computer crashes before we delve into how to [...]
One of the largest and most well known computer repair companies in the world is The Geek Squad. Although they do have a few independent stores across the country, the brand was purchased by Best Buy, which is the nation’s biggest electronics chain. They now have Geek Squad technicians at every Best Buy Store focusing [...]
We all know that no matter what type of computer, laptop or electronic device you own, they will all need power to run. Whether you plug them into the wall or use your battery, power is essential. Read on for tips on extending battery life of the laptop battery or what to do about batteries [...]
Computer Memory – How Much Is Enough? One of my recent customers called and asked “My computer is showing an Out Of Memory error and it won’t let me continue. What should I do? Do I need to delete files? Do I need a new hard drive? What do I need to do? One On One [...]
Did you know that a recent study shows there is a 40 percent likelihood that a hacker could obtain your password with very little effort? Find out if you are one of the many computer users that are utilizing one of the 25 most used and therefore, easily guessed passwords. One On One Computers will [...]
Last week we brought attention to Cyber Security Awareness Month by informing you of some of the most common threats and giving you tips on how to avoid them. Today we will give you more general tips on how to keep your small business or home computer protected at all times. Must Do’s For Cyber [...]
October is online security awareness month and we thought it would be a good time to share a few tips on staying safe either at home or in the workplace. To ensure your workplace is safe doesn’t take a cyber genesis. However, you will need to understand a few of the online threats to your business and [...]
A bot, short for robot, is something that your computer uses when you are searching the internet. The primary purpose of this program is to protect you and to perform certain maintenance while you are browsing. However, there are some occasions where a bot can actually be dangerous to your system. How can you evaluate [...]
A customer recently learned a very valuable lesson that I am passing on so you can avoid making the same mistake. Never make the assumption that your virus protection or anti-malware software will always keep you protected. This is especially true if you need to visit a site where you suspect there is a problem [...]
An add-on from Firefox called “Firesheep” came out in 2010 and quickly got people talking about its controversial side. Firesheep began showing signs of a form of hijacking called sidejacking, also known as wifi session hijacking. If you think your anti-virus software will protect you, think again. Since it isn’t malware it cannot be detected [...]
If you are a business owner, you no doubt are always looking for ways to market and get your name or product out to the rest of the world. Certainly, one of the most popular ways to do that is through social media and it has exploded in the business world. What used to be [...]
Living in the digital age has certainly made life easier in many ways—and also a bit creepier. A lawsuit in 2011 has shed new light on a growing problem. This time it’s within rent-to-own stores. When a young couple rented a computer from one of these stores, they would’ve never suspected that they were being watched or [...]
Almost all of us spend a lot of time using our computers for everything from music and movies to sampling new software. Think about all the times you’ve accepted a free trial of some software or program. That’s all well and good, but it leads to lots of clutter on your computer hard drive that [...]
If you are wondering how long your computer hard drive will last and how to tell if it’s dying, read on. I will give you a few great tips to keep in mind…. We all would like to know ahead of time if a disaster is on the horizon, but unfortunately with computers, that isn’t always possible. [...]
You may have heard of a social networking site called Pinterest by now. It’s one of the most rapidly growing social media sites out there today. It’s already had some very impressive numbers that far surpass Linkedin and Google+. If you want to learn more about what Pinterest is and how it works, read on…. [...]
There has been a lot of uproar about the new changes to Google Places on the internet. If you are a business owner, you know the importance of marketing and an integral part of your marketing plan needs to be marketing your business online. Whether this is something you do yourself or your hire a [...]
Surveying your customers is a great way to gain insight into your business. It only takes a few minutes and what your customers tell you can help you grow and improve your business. There are several free tools that you will want to take a look at in this process: Kwik Surveys – we have [...]
Desktop Computer – Upgrade or Replace? In today’s economic climate, home and business users can’t afford to simply throw away their old desktop computer and replace them with the newest model. Review these tips if your desktop computer is slowing down of if you are wondering if you need a newer model before investing your [...]
Computer Security – Is Your Business Safe? Many Myrtle Beach businesses operate on computer systems that are networked together to share access to information and equipment such as printers and routers. This is a wise decision on the part of the owner because they are saving time that employees would otherwise be spending waiting for [...]
Memory – Adding To Your Computer If you are like me, you would love to have the ability to open up your brain and simply add more memory space so you could remember everything. Better yet, be able to do this with a spouse or teenager! Unfortunately, this is not a possibility with humans, but [...]
Laptop Innovations There have been some great promises coming from Intel and we are hoping they have the “power” to pull this off. Intel Corp, a powerhouse in the technology industry, is leading the way in laptop computers with a push to standardize their batteries. They are encouraging manufacturers to develop a generic design for [...]
What Do You Need In A Desktop Computer? In today’s economy we are all on a budget and when you need to purchase a new desktop computer it needs to fit within that budget. But how do you know what computer is right for you? What technology do you really need? One On One Computers [...]
This is a guest blog by Jeanne Kolenda Founder/Owner-TheBusinessForce.com www.TheBusinessForce.com [custom_frame_left] [/custom_frame_left] Is Cloud Computing in Your Future? I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz lately about cloud computing. The buzz is growing, so I started to dig into it to see where this cloud computing thing is going. Seems that it’s not such [...]
[custom_frame_left] [/custom_frame_left] Cloud computing is an increasingly broad topic that encompasses everything from Google Apps to data center services to virtualization to software-, infrastructure- and platform-as-a service. Technology executives are increasingly interested in cloud computing as a way to save money. Nevertheless, cloud adoption remains in the single digits amid security concerns. Rest assured that [...]
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