Why you should not use a Universal Laptop Power Adaptor

Posted on Jul 11, 2010 in computer repair | 0 comments

I’m writing this because I am seeing a trend. A trend in people replacing their original laptop Power adapter (Charger) with Universal Power Adapters (Chargers). These universal ones can come with different tips or you buy the tips separate. Some also have the ability to charge the laptop from a car, boat or other 12V Dc power point. While not all of these universal adaptors are bad, they can cause problems. I have lots of experience with universal type chargers, using the Kensington Wall/ Ultra and a couple different ones from Targus.

Let’s look at some of the problems created by Universal type Laptop Chargers-

Laptops for Sale

Posted on Jun 29, 2010 in Featured, Upgrades, laptop repair | Comments Off

We have laptops for sale, starting at just $149. All of our systems include Windows (XP, Vista or Windows 7) legal licensed and updateable, fully updated and ready to go. Anti-virus and Malware suite installed. 90 Hardware warranty on all our refurbished systems.

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$25 OFF Virus Removal or OS Reinstall

Posted on Jun 19, 2010 in Computer Maintenance, Featured, computer repair | 0 comments

Yes, its that time. The kids are out of school and have managed to download something that made your computer slow. We here at Danny The Computer Guy understand exactly. Aside from keeping the kids away from your computer, we have a great special for the remainder of the summer. Get $25 off our already low priced Virus Removal or Windows Operating System Reinstall (refurbish) packages..

Virus, Adware, Spyware removal for Windows XP/Vista: $99 $74 Meant for infected systems. The package includes diagnosis, removal, recovery and installation of antivirus, malware tools and tools for prevention in the future.

Refurbish Special: $99 $74 Designed for computers just needing Windows reinstalled, refreshed. Full reinstall of Windows includes all drivers and installation of antivirus, malware tools, and will tweak for extra speed. This procedure may involve a full format and wiping of the drive. If needed, will remove/recover all documents, music, files and reinstall on fresh system for ONE user profile. Additional user profiles $20 per depending.. Applies to XP, Vista and Windows 7.

Both of these services feature 24-48 hour turnaround and will include the installation and setup of Anti-Virus and Malware prevention tools. Please note: We can only reinstall the operating system that originally came on the computer.

Are you protected? Windows Security Alerts announced

Posted on Jan 27, 2010 in Computer Maintenance | 0 comments

Windows recently announced seven privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. My adivice to most of my clients recently is to use Firefox with the AdBlocker Plugin (more in an upcoming post). But for those of you who rely upon Windows Internet Explorer (all versions) here’s a new security bulletin from Microsoft:

“This security update resolves seven privately reported vulnerabilities and one publicly disclosed vulnerability in Internet Explorer. The more severe vulnerabilities could allow remote code execution if a user views a specially crafted Web page using Internet Explorer. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

This security update is rated Critical for all supported releases of Internet Explorer: Internet Explorer 5.01, Internet Explorer 6, Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1, Internet Explorer 7, and Internet Explorer 8 (except Internet Explorer 6 for supported editions of Windows Server 2003).”

http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS10-002.mspx

To make sure you are protected with the latest updates, click on the Start Menu > All programs > Windows Update or or by checking for updates using the Microsoft Update service.

5 tips to keep your laptop screen intact and uncracked

Posted on Jan 7, 2010 in Featured, laptop repair | 0 comments

Lately I’ve been seeing a LOT of broken LCD screens on Laptops. Some have been dropped, stepped on, fell off the desk, or even fell off the roof of the car..

How to keep your laptop screen intact and unbroken:

1. Never place it on the floor. That’s a great way to get it stepped on by you, a child or a dog. Yes, dogs are heavy enough to crack LCD screens.

2. Always have it on a flat and stable surface.

3. Don’t put anything heavy on top of it. Books especially are a no-no.

4. Don’t put it in a bag with anything else.

5. Always close the screen when you aren’t using it. If it were to get bumped or fell, it would absorb the shock better closed.

Remember to be careful with your laptop. Laptops can be fragile sometimes and all it takes is one drop or bump and WHAM your screen is shattered in to many little pieces.