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As a small business, we understand the value of a dollar
and that good solutions do not need to be expensive. As
an independent expert, not aligned with any specific manufacturer,
we will ensure you are advised on the best software and
hardware for your individual needs. One valuable service
we offer is low-cost software, known as shareware, which
let's you try it before buying it. Shareware, when combined
with refurbished hardware still under manufacturer's warranty,
can oftentimes provide you with an excellent computing environment
at a relatively very low cost.

| Microsoft Windows 98/SE/ME/2000/XP
installation and upgrades |
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We'll verify your current version of Windows
has all of the correct "Windows Updates" installed
and, if you're not already using Windows XP Pro or Windows
XP Home, evaluate if upgrading to either is worth your
hard-earned money. |
| Microsoft Office 2000/XP
installation and upgrades |
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We'll verify your current version Microsoft
Office has all of the correct "Office Updates"
installed and, if you're not already using MS-Office
XP, evaluate whether upgrading to it or waiting for
MS-Office 2003 is more beneficial. |
| Microsoft Windows
performance tuning and registry cleaning |
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There are lots of ways to get
Windows to run faster and more stable. We'll show you
several of them and also provide you with excellent
tools for making sure the registry, or "brains"
of your version of Windows, is kept clean and organized.
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| Anti-virus tools |
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We'll verify your computer
is virus-free, evaluate several excellent anti-virus
tools and then install and configure one for you. |
| Spam removal tools |
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The increase in the number of spam E-mail
messages being sent each day shows no signs of slowing,
but we can show you ways to avoid having your email
address end up on these types of mailing lists and how
to delete spam messages at the mail server or from your
in-box. |
| Spyware removal tools |
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The simple act of surfing the web can
open up your computer to spyware that reports your surfing
habits back to advertisers and unscrupulous businesses.
We can show you how to remove these programs and prevent
them from being installed in the first place. |
| Pop-up ad removal tools |
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Like spam E-mail messages, pop-up ads
are another way for advertisers to invade your computer.
We can show several tools and web browsers that can
stop them from bothering you. |
| Software firewall selection, installation
and configuration |
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Mobile users absolutely need a correctly
configured software firewall installed and so will desktop
users if they're not using a correctly configured hardware-based
firewall. |
| Data backup utilities |
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Backing up important data is not usually
done by most people because these types of tools are
too complicated. We'll show you an excellent solution
for automating the back up and archiving of your important
documents. |
| Personal and corporate E-mail selection,
configuration and support |
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We'll verify your current E-mail application is performing
the way you want it to and that it's virus-free and
secured against inviting unwanted spam messages. |
| Hard disk defragmenting |
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It's not a glamorous activity but defragging
your hard disk drives is one of the best ways to speed
up your computer while also reducing wear to them. We
can show you several tools that will take care of this
task and one of them is automated. |

| Desktop and notebook computers |
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Selecting and configuring the "right"
desktop and notebook computer isn't easy. We'll guide
you on what to look for in selecting the best vendor
and computer for your specific computing needs and then
install, configure and connect it. |
| Peripherals - Hard drives. RAM, Printers,
Scanners, Monitors, Graphics cards, Sound cards, CD/DVD
players, Removable storage |
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Selecting the wrong peripheral can negatively
impact the performance of your entire system. We'll
help ensure it doesn't happen to you while also finding
you the lowest price possible and then providing support
afterwards. |
| Power - Uninterruptible Power Supplies,
Surge protectors and Cabling |
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If you've ever been working on a document
when the power went out then you already know how painful
it is to lose a document or even your entire computer.
We'll advise you on the different options available
for adding a UPS or surge protector to your computer
or to the power supplied to your home or office. |

| Peer to peer or server-based networks |
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Whether you're interested in connecting
just a few computers to share a printer or need the
capabilities of Microsoft Small Business Server 2003,
we can explain the benefits of each and then get it
all connected. |
| Ethernet, Wireless or Phone line routers,
Hubs, Access points, Network interface cards |
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There are lots of ways to get connected
to the other computers inside your home and to the Internet.
We'll explain how to set up a network based on Ethernet
cabling, "wireless" connections or by using
your telephone or power lines. |
| Cable modems, DSL modems, Hardware firewalls |
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Need help getting a cable modem or DSL
line installed? We'll help you decide which types are
available and then determine the best one for your situation.
Afterward, we'll work with the vendors involved to get
it installed and connected to your computer. |

| Maintenance contracts for corporate IT
support for remote or home-based workers |
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With more and more people working remotely from the
office full-time or simply working from home several
days a week, corporate IT groups are finding it hard
and harder to properly support staff. We can help by
providing all types of computer maintenance and help
with connecting to corporate networks via various VPN
and secured connections.
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| Computer training |
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If you're new to computers and networks
or simply want to learn
more about them, then we
can provide one on one coaching
or training for small groups. |
| Web site design and hosting |
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If you need a new web site designed
to promote your business
online or want to re-design
your current site, we offer
innovative web design services
and quality hosting plans. |
Please let us know if you have questions regarding any of
our
services or one not mentioned in the above list. We’re interested in providing the
technical service and support you
need to help manage your business or to provide a quality referral for services
we don't offer.
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