Showing posts with label Orange County PC Repair. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Orange County PC Repair. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 17, 2013

New Computer? Maintenance First!

As powerful as computers have become both desktops and laptops remain fragile machines that require a lot of tender loving care and maintenance over their lifetime. This maintenance and care go far beyond the simple dusting of a keyboard or the blowing out of events. To keep a desktop or laptop healthy and functioning at optimal levels there are number of things that need to be addressed.

As savvy as some persons might be computer maintenance, be it for a laptop or desktop, sometimes requires the experience and knowledge are professional. A professional will not only address all of the common issues that plague desktops and laptops during their lifetime by will be able to identify and correct issues that often go overlooked by the layperson.

Common Desktop And Laptop Maintenance Issues
  • Spyware/Malware Removal
  • Virus removal
  • Hardware and software troubleshooting
  • Drive installations
  • RAM Installation
  • Operating Systems: Installation & Repair
Should you be experiencing problems with your desktop or laptop to run out and purchase a new one, contact us first! We offer a wide variety of PC repair and support services.

TH2 specializes in Orange County Computer Repair, Orange County Computer Consulting, Orange County PC Repair, Orange County IT Services and Orange County Computer Support.

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.

Friday, March 23, 2012

Small Businesses And Hosted Exchange Service

Large businesses typically have no problems setting up communication systems that allow their employees to not only stay in contact with colleagues wherever they go but access company information while on the road, at home, and even from their phones. Until recently however small businesses often struggled in areas of both inner office and external office communications mainly due to the high cost once associated with such technologies.

These days however small businesses can utilize hosted exchange services at a relatively low cost which essentially grants them access to the same technologies that only large companies were once able to afford. A small business with hosted exchange services in place will not only see a service that functions as a data backup service but one that also allows all employees to stay in contact with their coworkers and access important company information regardless of their location.

Hosted exchange services will allow employees of small businesses to schedule meetings, book conference rooms, and even access coworkers and clients information from virtually any location on the planet. Hosted exchange services essentially allow small businesses to operate with the efficiency seen in large businesses without ever missing a beat.

If you have any questions about hosted exchange services for your business, either large or small, please 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.

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

USB Technology

One of the most common features that computer users have enjoyed since the PC became popular is the USB port. Universal serial bus or USB that was developed and put into use in the mid-1990s. USB was designed to carry both data and two PCs and/or portable devices.

The creators of USB set out to create a standardized connection unit for computer peripherals such as keyboards, mice, cameras, printers, etc. Over time however USB's usage expanded to include things like video game consoles, controllers, cell phones, and in some cases television sets. In fact the technology is so popular and in such high demand that the tech has seen two major upgrades. USB 2.0 released in April of 2000 and USB 3.0, the most recent release.

USB 3.0 allows for extremely fast transfer rates between computers and secondary devices which makes it great for moving things like movies and other media library items from one device to another. USB 3.0 can also be used to charge things like cell phones and video game controllers.

If you're looking for a new computer and expecting USB 3.0 to be included be thorough when looking over the machine you interested in. Many of these machines were built before USB 3.0 was released and/or affordable and you may wind up with USB 2.0 if you're not careful. Should you have any questions about USB technology, your USB ports, or computers in general please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

TH2 specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery, Orange County IT Support, and Orange County Computer Services.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Is It Time For A New PC?

When the need for a new computer arises consumers face a myriad of choices. There is of course a plethora of different companies who manufacture computers but there's also the issue of cost, performance, reputation, and in some cases whether or not to build a computer from scratch or to purchase one from an electronics store.

Generally speaking the more tech savvy the individual the more likely it is that they'll opt to put together a computer from scratch. Visiting electronics stores like Fry's and Best Buy will allow such individuals purchase individual pieces of a computer which usually add up to less than what a prebuilt machine costs. For the other 90 something percent of individuals who aren't extremely tech savvy both of these retail chains as well as several others carry some very fine prebuilt PCs. Technology has advanced so rapidly and come so far that even budget PCs boast above average power and resources so an individual no longer needs to be wealthy in order to afford a great PC.

The one other choice individuals face when the time comes for new computer is the issue of operating system. Unless an individual is building their own computer there is a 99.999% chance that the computer they purchase from a retail outlet will be installed with Microsoft's Windows 7 operating system. There are alternatives however and some stores and online retailers will allow individuals to select their operating system.

Should you be in need of a new computer and need some help in determining what you need in a new machine please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

TH2 specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery, Orange County IT Support, and Orange County Computer Services.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Operating Systems: A Major Upgrade Is On Its Way

A computer's operating system is extremely important especially whereas business computers are concerned. While it can be extremely inconvenient and even quite troublesome for home users who run into issues or deal with an outdated operating system, businesses who face the same headaches face a number of others as a result. A business utilizing an outdated or irreparable operating system throughout their office or network face an uphill struggle as well as some difficult decisions. The high cost of purchasing a new operating system for one computer is expensive enough but purchasing a large number of licenses for the entire office/network can range from strenuous on a businesses finances to downright impossible when dealing with smaller businesses.

In years past businesses have avoided operating system upgrades not only because of cost but because of compatibility issues and integrating functionality as well. Of course it goes without saying that the majority of businesses utilize some version of Microsoft's popular Windows operating system. While Windows has continued to improve over the years in some aspects functionality, ease-of-use, and compatibility, issues have plagued almost every new release since the release of Windows 2000. This is especially true of Windows Vista which not only wasn't initially compatible with a lot of the things that Windows 2000 and Windows XP were but the operating system required far more resources and power to run than its predecessors did. For this reason alone the vast majority of businesses avoided upgrading to Windows Vista and held on tight to Windows XP until the release of Windows 7.

While Windows 7 is definitely a huge improvement over the lackluster Vista, there are still some businesses utilizing Windows XP. While these businesses may not need the most modern operating system for their networks they do face a number of challenges especially when dealing with the compatibility of new technologies. Introducing networking and business technologies to a network of XP computers can be challenging and in some cases impossible.

Recently however Microsoft placed a heavy focus on its upcoming Windows 8 operating system which promises to be as different from Windows 7 as Windows XP was from Windows 98. At the Consumer Electronics Show of 2012, Microsoft not only showed off some of the features of Windows 8 but proudly announced that all computers built with Windows 7 would be immediately compatible with Windows 8. While there was no mention of how or if XP and Vista computers will be capable of running Windows 8, the fact that Windows 7 machines will have no problem running the new operating system likely means that computers just a few years older than those most likely won't have any problems either.

Windows 8 is the operating system that businesses have been waiting for. Not only are its resource requirements extremely low and not only will they have little to no problem running the new operating system but the operating system itself will be powered by applications much like those found on cell phones and will also be Kinect compatible which will allow users to control a computer with their hands in their voice as well as a mouse and a keyboard. Businesses who have remained apprehensive about upgrading their operating systems, especially those still running Windows XP, should seriously give Windows 8 heavy consideration. It's due out at the end of 2012 which gives business owners plenty of time to plan for and begin budgeting for a major operating system upgrade.

Questions about Windows or another operating system? Need help with an operating system upgrade? Be sure to contact us and that we may be of assistance

TH2 specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery, Orange County IT Support, and Orange County Computer Services.

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Here Comes Windows 8

It seems like yesterday that Windows 7 was released and it feels like just last week that Windows Vista, its predecessor, was released to the public. In truth Windows Vista was released way back in 2006 while Windows 7 was released over two years ago in October of 2009. This is important to keep in mind because Windows 8 is coming and it's coming quickly.

Any new release of Windows usually has major implications for businesses and gets individual users quite excited. The public beta of Windows 8 is due to be released in February of 2012 which means the release candidate and the retail release aren't far off. Windows 8 promises to bring a whole host of changes to the Windows operating system and some even claim that it will revolutionize the OS as well.

Computer users can look forward to the following things in Windows 8:

  • USB 3.0 support, without the need to load drivers
  • "Windows To Go" which allows Windows 8 to be run from flash drives
  • Multiple monitor support with the new ability to natively display different background images on each display and customized taskbar(s) on each of the connected displays.
  • A new user interface based on Microsoft's design language named Metro.
  • The Start Menu will replaced with a new Start Screen where there are tiles that contain shortcuts to applications.
  • Windows Store, an online marketplace for buying, selling, and advertising applications.
While there are many other new things that Windows 8 promises to give us we'll have to wait a little longer to see what those things might be and to see if it will be worth the upgrade when it is first released. Many businesses opt not to upgrade to a new version of Windows until the first service pack arrives or until the price drops but this version of Windows promises to be special and much more efficient which might entice apprehensive business owners to move forward with an upgrade right away.

Should you have any questions about any Windows operating system please be sure to contact us and that we may be of assistance.

Sunday, December 18, 2011

AMD & Intel Processors: Which Ones Are Best?

For over a decade now tech savvy individuals and computer professionals have debated whose processes are better, AMD's or Intel's. What many are surprised to learn is that while there is some definite differences in both chipsets, the two brands are often indistinguishable in some areas to the average computer consumer while identical in others.

While there are similarities between both brands of processors, the differences are fairly striking. Intel processors for example are the kings of raw speed though AMD processors aren't exactly slow. In contrast AMD processor sometimes feature a greater cache than do their Intel brethren which can be helpful when you're running multiple, processor intensive applications on your computer.

The technology aspect aside, the biggest difference between AMD processors and Intel processors is price. While Intel certainly offers some budget chipsets with modest speeds and decent performance, AMD usually offers the cheaper of the two and has a greater variety of processes available for people operating on strict budgets.

What type of processor you choose will be determined by both your budget and how fast and hard you need your computer to work. If you are uncertain of what processor is right for you and be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance.

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Friday, December 16, 2011

Out Of Control IT Costs

These days IT department costs can quickly spiral out of control and are often the subject of debate at business meetings. IT technology has advanced so far and has changed so much in the last few years that employing and managing an entire IT department has become costly and a waste of time.

Now that entire networks can be automated, monitored and maintained by an off-site/outsourced staff there is really no reason to employ an entire IT department anymore. Businesses who choose to outsource their IT/network needs do so because they know it will save them a ton of money and an equal amount of trouble. Gone are the days when business owners need to take risks in hiring persons claiming to be experienced or IT professionals. An outsourced IT or network firm is the only way to guarantee that a businesses network will be handled by competent professionals.

The need for paying high-priced IT employees overtime when a problem arises is also negated by the network automation outsourced firms provide businesses. Should you be a business owner who needs to save time, money, and trouble by hiring experienced professionals to monitor your network please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Monday, November 28, 2011

Time For A New Computer: Know What You Need

So the time has come for a new computer and you're not sure which computer is right for you nor are you sure what you need to get by. Technology advances rapidly and there is someway different types of not just computer brand names to choose from but processors, RAM, video and sound cards, and even different types of USB inputs they can be difficult to determine what you need, especially if you're not very computer savvy.

If you're a business owner you probably going to be looking for ways to find cost-effective machines without spending a fortune. The good news for business owners in need of employee computers is that desktops are relatively cheap and businesses don't need fancy things like high end video/sound cards or tons of RAM "he is get their jobs done. In many cases business owners may not even need individual desktops but instead can now buy terminals.connect to a server in the office. Terminals can see the business quite a bit of money and can be just as effective as individual machines. In most cases PCs with modest power will work well in an office.

If you're an individual on the hunt for new computer than you first need to determine what you're going to be using this computer for. It goes without saying if you're a gamer then you're probably savvy enough to know you need a fairly high-end machine to play the newest and most popular releases. The majority of individuals however utilize computers simply for sending and receiving e-mails as well surfing the Internet. If you happen to fall in this group you can get away with a relatively inexpensive computer. This is because even modestly powered computers are quite powerful and can run video and music applications without so much as a hiccup. They're also more than powerful enough to handle modern web content anything you might receive via e-mail.

Should you have any questions about what type of computer would work best for you or your business please don't hesitate to contact us is will be happy to point you in the right direction.

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Friday, October 28, 2011

Linux: The Free Alternative To Windows

While Microsoft windows is the most commonly used operating system there are other alternatives. A lot of individuals and even businesses who operate on small, tight, and strict budgets often have several computers that employees utilize throughout their office. The majority of these computers will utilize Windows as their operating system though the problem lies in the licensing costs associated with running Windows.

Microsoft does not allow one serial number to appear on more than one computer. They consider computers that do so to be part of casual piracy and as such has consumers to pay additional licensing fees for any additional computers that want to run Windows. These fees can be a real burden on businesses of a smaller nature.

What many individuals and even small business owners do not realize is that the majority of Linux operating systems are free of charge and run 99% of the applications that Windows does. The most popular among Linux operating systems is Ubuntu though many others like Red Hat remain popular as well. They operate very similar, and in some cases look very similar, to a Microsoft Windows environment and in the rare case that a program will not run on a Linux operating system there's always WINE (wine is not an emulator) which runs inside of Linux operating systems and allows programs that run in Windows to run under that operating system. Even when WINE cannot be used to combat compatibility issues, there's usually a Linux alternative such as OpenOffice available for free.

Linux operating systems are far more stable than their Windows counterparts and run more efficiently. Furthermore they require far less power and memory to run and run well. All of the aforementioned make Linux operating systems a fantastic and free alternative to Windows.

Should you have any questions about your operating system, the installation of one, or about whether or not Linux will work for you or your business please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Computer Post Failing

Computers are fickle machines and even the best made machines can givet out on you at any time. This is true of even the most expensive machines and those machines which receive constant care. When a computer no longer starts it can be extremely stressful and frustrating. This is especially true if the computer is less than one year old.

The scenario is a familiar one. An individual goes to push the power button on the computer and either hears very little or nothing. Most notably the beeping and the noise of the hard drive starting are absence. When computer fails to post there are number of things you can do to determine the cause.

First of all if you're not a computer savvy individual contact a professional computer repair service or if you are somewhat savvy and experience with PCs, you can do the following:

Unplug your computer and remove its RAM. Restart the machine and listen for beeps. If you hear beeping and you needn't worry about your motherboard being the issue. You can also try removing other daughter cards and hardware devices and rebooting after each disconnect. If your computer posts after removing one item then you'll need to have that item either repaired or replaced in order for your machine to boot up properly.

The troubleshooting process regarding post-failures can be complicated and full of stress so when in doubt always contact a professional even if you fancy yourself a savvy individual.
Be sure to contact us if you have any questions about or problems with computers that aren't posting.

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support 

Monday, October 24, 2011

Misconceptions Regarding Computer Viruses

There's often a lot of misconceptions associated with computer "viruses". This misconception stems mostly from a lack of knowledge and computer savvy. The lay person will tell you when they're having problems with their computer that it's infected with a "virus". While they may certainly be right more often than not the infection or problems their computer has been dealing with is often a result of other things.

These other things known as Malware and spyware are often referred to as viruses by the vast majority of people. Malware and spyware have been called viruses for nearly a decade now and labeled that so frequently that even many savvy industry insiders refer to them as viruses. It shouldn be noted however that computer viruses however are much more dangerous and malicious than Malware and spyware. Why all three can potentially damage computer and steal important information, Malware and spyware are more a nuisance than anything else.

Malware and spyware are easily contracted even by the most savvy and experienced computer user but thankfully most are easy to get rid of. You can protect yourself from Malware, spyware, and even viruses by running a good security suite on your computer and in business, a company's network. The security suites will keep most infections out and stop them at the door and those that do find their way through into a system or a computer can be easily removed by the suite by running a system scan.
Should you have any questions about Malware, spyware, or viruses please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Friday, September 16, 2011

Data Back Up And Recovery

If there's one thing that we stress more than anything else it's the importance of backing up your data and backing it up frequently. No matter how much we stress this however computer users, both private and professional, either don't create backups at all or don't do so often enough. The result of this inaction is the loss of important and sometimes crucial data.

There are really no legitimate excuses for not backing up computer data especially for business owners. There are flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and of course Blu-Ray discs that can all be utilized to back up varying volumes of data. While these mediums work well for smaller amounts of data when you go beyond what a Blu-Ray disc is capable of holding, which is 50 GB's, you'll need to look at options that accommodate larger file sizes.

What this essentially means is that you'll need servers that are large enough and powerful enough to back up important data on a regular basis. You also need an IT team to manage this network of servers and monitor data backup and data recovery. While this might seem an expensive and intimidating venture, many companies like ours now offer IT management services and data backup and recovery services as well.

Should you have any questions about data backup and recovery please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Friday, September 9, 2011

Network And Computer Infections

Even the most secure, expensive, and well protected computers and networks are prone to infections. All these infections ranging from spyware to malware and even the occasional computer virus can seriously hamper a computer's ability to function not to mention a network's overall performance. The performance of a business network and the computers employees work on can be effected so greatly as to also affect employee performance and productivity. Left unchecked employee morale can also be effected when employees are forced to work so slowly they become frustrated.

This is why it's important to have your business network and all of its computers routinely monitored and checked for such infections. While the majority are removed easily and quickly from networks, some of the more modern and sophisticated infections replicate so quickly and hide so well that they're very difficult to remove. There are even some types of malware and spyware that infect important operating system files and essentially lock out a computer preventing any user from doing anything on that specific machine.

We assist businesses of all sizes in both the prevention and removal of dangerous computer network infections. Even if you don't have a problem with any infections at the current time that doesn't mean that you won't ever and it's a good idea to be proactive with these types of things, especially when your business and reputation are on the line. You have any questions about spyware, Malware, or viruses, please be sure to contact us so that we may help.

TH2 Technologies specializes in:

Orange County Data Recovery - Orange County It Support - Orange County Computer Support - Orange County Computer Services - Orange County Computer Consulting - Orange County Network Support - Orange County Managed Services - Orange County It Network - Orange County Managed It - Orange County Outsourced Business It Support

Friday, October 30, 2009

Welcome To The Official TH2 Technologies Blog



Welcome to the official TH2 Technologies blog!  TH2 Technologies is a company whose goal it is to remove the headaches and hassles of owning, fixing, and dealing with computers that don't perform as they should.  We do this by offering a large number of different and comprehensive Orange County computer repair services.  Here at TH2 Technologies it is our goal to provide our customers with unparalleled, honest, and friendly Orange County computer support.  We know how difficult it can be to find Orange County computer services that are fairly priced, and services that you actually need.


Our blog will be updated on a regular basis and we plan on using this blog to keep customers and those looking for help with their computers up to date with tips on keeping a computer clean and running smoothly.  We'll also be sharing with our readers, company news, important tech related information, as well as any special offers we might have.  We encourage all of you to visit this blog regularly and to leave your comments and questions below.

Orange County Computer Services

  • Troubleshooting
  • Secured Wireless Solutions
  • Spam Filtering
  • Remote Access & VPN Solutions
  • 24/7 Monitoring
  • On-Site Support
  • Managed Services
  • Remote Helpdesk
  • Network Security/Firewalls
  • Computers/Servers
  • Anti-Virus/Anti-Spyware
  • Network Design
  • Web Hosting
  • Sales and Implementations
  • Email Hosting
  • Preventative Maintenance Agreements
  • Continuous Data Protection
  • Migrations
  • Automated Off-Site Data Backup
  • Complete Technology Solutions
  • Cable , DSL, T1
  • Servers and Computers
  • Hardware Leasing 
Should you have any questions about any of our Orange County computer services or Orange County PC repair services, please don't hesitate to contact us for help.  Be sure to stop by our Orange County computer services website too for our full list of Orange County computer services.


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