The personal computer has evolved greatly over last three decades. In the early 80s we had the Commodore 64 and Apple IIe. By the time the 90s rolled around we had Windows and Linux driven personal PCs. By the end of the 90s personal computers took on a whole new role within the home and transformed into entertainment centers that were just as important and frequently used as television sets.
Over the course of the last decade and in the first years of this one many have been quick to write the personal computer off and call it a thing of the past. Many so-called experts have predicted the death of the desktop and laptop several times over the last 10 or 12 years. Of course following each prediction the home computer undergoes another metamorphosis and gives people, families, and businesses more reasons to continue using them.
While these experts continue to tout portable machines as the future of both personal and business computing the truth is that both desktops and to lesser extent laptops will continue to thrive. Desktop and laptop machines will continue to thrive in both homes and businesses because of their computing power, their storage capacity, and they're open ended systems that allow for upgrades both software and hardware wise. While portable devices continue to grow in popularity there is no end in sight to the desktop and laptops we love using at home and at work.
Should you have any questions about your desktop or laptop via for personal or business use please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!
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Orange County IT Support, Orange County Computer Services and Orange County Computer Support.
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Friday, June 22, 2012
Cleaning the Inside of a Desktop Computer
How often and how thorough you need to clean the inside of your desktop computer depends a lot where your computer sits. Is it on the floor down where dirt, dust, hair, pet dander, and who knows what else can attack it? Your computer should sit on a desk or on a special table under the desk may work well for you. Any type of liquid, like coffee, soda or whatever needs to be moved completely away from the computer, and never, never, never set the cup or glass on the computer itself.
Not if, but when that liquid gets knocked over, never on purpose of course, but it does happen, so make sure the liquid is far and away from the keyboard, computer, mouse, etc. If you smoke, you should make the habit of leaving the area around your office equipment, because smoke damages electrical equipment just like your lungs. You know electricity and liquid do not mix. Crackers, cookies or chips don’t mix well with your keyboard either.
If your computer is up off the floor it should still be cleaned on a regular basis, and if the room or office is in a room by itself, all the better. Prevention is the name of the game, and when you learn to prevent accidents, your desktop computer and/or laptop will benefit. Before you begin to open up your desktop computer, unplug every cord attached, including the power cord, and remember where those cords belong when you’re finished with your housework. If you’re guilty of many of the things mentioned before you should do the cleanup every 3 to 6 months. If your computer has a lot of dust on it, remove the computer to a well-ventilated area. Not only is the dust bad for you but you’ll spread it over the entire room, and you’ll have to clean that too. The tools you’ll need to accomplish the cleanup will be a can of compressed air, clean cloths, and possibly a set of tools like screw drivers.
Optional things that will be helpful would be zip ties, scissors, cotton swabs, and pencils or pens, and some suggest a small paintbrush to reach areas that the compressed air doesn’t. Open the computer case, if you’re having trouble opening it you might contact your computer manual or go online for guidelines. Those guides will help you as you learn where dust and dirt collect. If you’re in doubt and need an expert’s opinion there are those available to help you accomplish this task.
Th2 Tech specializes in Orange County IT Support, Orange County IT services and Orange County IT consulting.
Not if, but when that liquid gets knocked over, never on purpose of course, but it does happen, so make sure the liquid is far and away from the keyboard, computer, mouse, etc. If you smoke, you should make the habit of leaving the area around your office equipment, because smoke damages electrical equipment just like your lungs. You know electricity and liquid do not mix. Crackers, cookies or chips don’t mix well with your keyboard either.
If your computer is up off the floor it should still be cleaned on a regular basis, and if the room or office is in a room by itself, all the better. Prevention is the name of the game, and when you learn to prevent accidents, your desktop computer and/or laptop will benefit. Before you begin to open up your desktop computer, unplug every cord attached, including the power cord, and remember where those cords belong when you’re finished with your housework. If you’re guilty of many of the things mentioned before you should do the cleanup every 3 to 6 months. If your computer has a lot of dust on it, remove the computer to a well-ventilated area. Not only is the dust bad for you but you’ll spread it over the entire room, and you’ll have to clean that too. The tools you’ll need to accomplish the cleanup will be a can of compressed air, clean cloths, and possibly a set of tools like screw drivers.
Optional things that will be helpful would be zip ties, scissors, cotton swabs, and pencils or pens, and some suggest a small paintbrush to reach areas that the compressed air doesn’t. Open the computer case, if you’re having trouble opening it you might contact your computer manual or go online for guidelines. Those guides will help you as you learn where dust and dirt collect. If you’re in doubt and need an expert’s opinion there are those available to help you accomplish this task.
Th2 Tech specializes in Orange County IT Support, Orange County IT services and Orange County IT consulting.
Monday, June 18, 2012
Mobile Devices And Hosted Exchange
Mobile computing is essential to any business now-a-days. Things like tablets and smartphones have made "on the go" business accessible and affordable. Many business owners/managers however often overlook the importance of the laptop. More powerful and more practical, laptops remain the go to mobile devices for those who do business on the go.
Laptops unlike more popular smart devices can be synched to a company's network so as to give it's user instant access to company records, employee files, and important client information. Through hosted exchange services, business people of all types can stay in constant contact with their headquaters and with their co-workers and managers as well.
While things like smartphones and tablets are nice for personal computing, they are still limited in terms of business capabilities and things like hosted exchange services. This is why laptops still hold and will likely have a place in business for the foreseeable future.
If you're a business person who does business on he go or on the road and is in need of hosted exchange services, be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!
TH2 specializes in
Orange County IT Support, Orange County Computer Services and Orange County Computer Support.
Laptops unlike more popular smart devices can be synched to a company's network so as to give it's user instant access to company records, employee files, and important client information. Through hosted exchange services, business people of all types can stay in constant contact with their headquaters and with their co-workers and managers as well.
While things like smartphones and tablets are nice for personal computing, they are still limited in terms of business capabilities and things like hosted exchange services. This is why laptops still hold and will likely have a place in business for the foreseeable future.
If you're a business person who does business on he go or on the road and is in need of hosted exchange services, be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!
TH2 specializes in
Orange County IT Support, Orange County Computer Services and Orange County Computer Support.
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