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!

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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.

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Orange County SEO: The Importance of Title Tags

There are a lot of different techniques for getting higher search engine rankings for your website. In fact one of the quickest and most effective methods that you can use to create a visible increase in your rankings is to use accurate, keyword-specific title tags. The title tags on a page are what appear in a clickable link on the search engine results page (SERP) which means that changing them to something more accurate and eye-catching can result in more clickthroughs also.
Of the different ways that search engines rate content on a web page title tags are definitely one of the top three that are given the most algorithmic weight. Title tags are just as important as the page’s visible text and the links that point to your pages, if not more so. Most SEO professionals have understood this for a long time, but when webmasters create content it’s one of the most frequently overlooked design aspects for enhancing search engine hits.

Some people might wonder if they should list their company name in addition to their site’s keywords in the title tag of a page, and the answer is unequivocally yes! If your company name is a well-known brand this can be even more important, and if it isn’t then getting wider exposure is never a bad thing.
Much more than just the company’s name should go into your title tag, though. Descriptive phrases will enhance your brand and your search engine traffic at the same time. This way not only do you attract traffic from people who already know your company’s name, you get visits from people who have never heard of you but are looking for what you have to offer specifically.

Title tags should also include specific keyword phrases. For example, if your company was “Jim’s Bait and Tackle”, a company that sold fishing gear, you might want your site to appear if people search for phrases like “cheap fishing bait” or “best fishing poles”. Keyword research is the best way to figure out what your ideal keywords should be. You might want to be even more specific, if your company is a local brick and mortar store you might want to target traffic by your geographical area.  In that case your keywords might include phrases like “Boston fishing poles”.

There is more than enough space in a title tag to include most of your keyword phrases. So in this example, you might use title tags like “Jim’s Bait and Tackle – cheap fishing bait – boston fishing poles”. 10 to 12 words in a title tag tend to be an ideal size. You can use hyphens between separate phrases or try and make it look like a readable sentence like “Jim’s Bait and Tackle in Boston carries cheap fishing bait and fishing poles”. It really depends on your personal taste as well as what it seems like people might be more likely to click on. You might want to try each one at different times and see if one set gets more clickthroughs than the other if you’re unsure.

Another helpful technique is to write your page’s tags after the content for a page has already been written by yourself or by a professional SEO copywriter. The writing will often lead to keyword ideas naturally, based on the phrases that are suggested by the site’s text.  It’s not recommended to use an exact sentence pulled from the copy as your headline or the page’s title, though, it’s much better to use a unique set of phrases.

Most importantly, make sure you’re not letting your design software take over and set the page title tags for you. Often your website content management systems (CMS) and blog software will use the same title tag for every page, and that’s a quick way to kill your search engine traffic. Make sure every page has its own unique set of keyworded title tags and that your software allows you to customize this information. If not, there should be plenty of programs on the market that can handle the job!

Watching Television On Your Computer

Though they've been around for quite a while, nearly a decade or so, TV tuners for computers have largely flown under the radar of the average computer owner. Their popularity has remained "underground" with tech enthusiasts and with those individuals who wanted an all-in-one entertainment device for specific room in their home.

More recently however TV cards for computers have risen in popularity among Joe and Jane average computer owner. Keep in mind that by computer we don't simply mean a desktop or a laptop but all of the portable computing devices that are popular these days. Of course TV cards are still available and enjoy an immense popularity with owners of desktops and laptops but now those with touchpads can utilize a TV tuner for their portable device.

What consumers need to keep in mind however is that not all TV tuners/cards are created equally nor do all operate on different platforms. Thankfully the technology surrounding TV on computing devices has progressed far enough so that the majority all display beautiful HD visuals but customers must consider the power of their computer or portable device and whether or not it is capable of handling a specific TV tuner. Processing power and RAM as well as video power in any given computing device will determine just how well a TV tuner will work on a device.

The majority of these cards are easy to install in desktops, laptops and many other types of computers both stationary and portable. If you will own a computer that does not yet have something like this installed please be sure to contact us that we may be of assistance!

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Get Rid Of Slowdown In Your PC By Adding RAM

If you've ever owned a computer then some point in time you've sat down in front of your machine and thought something to the effect of "wow, things are running really slow". While spyware, Malware, viruses, and even registry errors are commonly attributed to a computer's poor performance, there are other things that commonly cause a computer to run slowly.

One of the most common things that slow computer down is old age. This in conjunction with the introduction of new or more modern software can really place strain on a machine that's just a few years old. The good news however is that most people won't need to run out and purchase a new PC. Older machines usually have empty slots inside of them for more RAM and things like video cards and sound cards. Adding things like new video or sound card to an older computer that doesn't have those can free up some memory that's used to run those things off of the motherboard. It is RAM however that can really increase the performance of an older machine.

RAM or a computer's memory is often thought of as a PC's ability to handle and manage its workload. While having a speedy processor is definitely advantageous, it is the RAM that really determines how fast and efficient a computer operates. By filling in empty memory slots with more RAM a computer owner can not only increase the efficiency of their machine but it's life as well. In many cases after adding more RAM to their machine, individuals find that the problems with slow down or lag completely disappear giving them more time to save up for a new machine a year or two down the road.

Should you have any questions or need assistance adding more RAM to an older machine please don't hesitate to contact us so that we may be of assistance.

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SEO Myths & Misconceptions: What's Important On A Website

There a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding Orange County search engine optimization. The origins of these myths and misconceptions usually stem from a vast misunderstanding of how SEO works and then spread like wildfire from person to person. One of the most common misconceptions regarding search engine optimization deals with what's most important on a website.

Some people will tell you that its images while others will tell you it's keywords strategically placed throughout each page. While keywords and images are definitely important in Orange County search engine optimization, the most important thing a website can have is strong content. Search engines may find a website based on its keywords and its meta information but it's the content that allows it to actually be indexed and ranked. Websites that try to subvert this method and place keywords throughout their website and in their meta information that have nothing to do with the actual content of the website will not be ranked.

SEO professionals often tell their clients or persons interested in their services that "content is king" which is 100% true of every website and every search engine. All the keywords in the world don't matter if the content on a website isn't strong or is misleading in some fashion. Things like pictures, flash movies, and other types of calls to action are a must when optimizing a website for search engines however they're all secondary.

Should you have any questions about the importance of content on a website or about SEO services please don't hesitate to contact us so that we may be of assistance!

Operating System Repair And Installation

The layperson will think of them as Windows, Mac OS, or even some form of Linux but Orange County computer repair specialists generally refer to these things as a computers operating systems. A computer's operating system is essentially its foundation or brain if you will. Without an operating system installed on the computer, a computer is nothing more than a box full of wires and silicon chips.

As a computer's operating system is so valuable it is important to have a trusted professional Orange County computer repair person or firm at the ready should yours ever give you any problems. Though most are built fairly sturdy these days even the most comprehensive operating systems are prone to problems. These problems can range from minor errors that are easily corrected the total system crashes or failures. Unless you're an extremely tech savvy individual fixing even minor operating system problems can be very difficult.

Here at TH2 Technologies our team of computer repair specialists are well trained and possess vast experience in repairing and installing operating systems. Furthermore all of our technicians are capable of working with any operating system be it some version of Linux, Windows, or Mac OS.  Operating system problems, especially the bigger ones, can be detrimental to both businesses and even individuals. Don't take any chances by trying to fix your operating system yourself as this can lead to more problems than it solves. If you have problems with an operating system in your home or business please be sure to contact us so that we may be of assistance!

Orange County IT Support: Outsourcing Saves Money & Hassle

When a business outsources its Orange County IT support it does so for two primary reasons. The first being its cost versus employing an entire IT staff in-house and the second being the issues that often accompany employing such a staff. This is true of any business whose daily operations depend on a large computer network, regardless of company size.

Businesses that contact us for Orange County IT support do so primarily as a cost-saving measure but also request our services in order to eliminate the hassles that are often present an in-house IT staff. Moreover outsourcing IT support grants businesses of all sizes access to IT technology that they would normally not be able to afford or utilize within an experienced staff. The latest IT technologies allow for simple and repetitive tasks to be completely automated so that any IT staff in-house that remains can focus on higher-level projects or those projects which demand a large portion of their time.

With a great deal of IT infrastructure now being delivered through the Internet along with significant IT cost reduction, the majority of businesses are outsourcing at least a small fraction of their IT support.

If you are a business owner looking to save money in one of the most, if not the most costly department within a company, be sure to contact us for more details regarding our IT support services!

Don't Panic: Easily Fixable Computer Issues

The staff here at TH2 Technologies sees a plethora of common computer problems every day, many of them that don't require professional attention. Although we pride ourselves on offering affordable Orange County computer services, paying a technician to come into your office for some problems is a waste of time and money. Many of our technicians are called out to a job only to find that something wasn't plugged in or set up properly.

Before you panic and call upon our Orange County computer services there are a few things you can do for a few common problems that will usually allow you to resolve the issue yourself.

• Computer won't power up: Though there are a lot of issues that can cause a computer not to start up, one of the most common issues our technicians encounter are computers that either aren't plugged in or plugged into power strips whose on/off switches are set to off. The solution to this is fairly simple. Be sure that your computer is plugged in and that it is plugged into not only a working power strip but an electrical outlet that is receiving power as well. This is important to remember because it's not always an issue with a power strip or the computer but sometimes an internal electrical issue.
  
  If everything is plugged and electricity is being delivered to both the outlet and the power strip, tech savvy individuals can open up their computer and inspect its computer's power supply. If however you're not a tech savvy individual and you don't hear any beeps, fan noises, nor see lights lights you'll definitely need to call a professional.
  
  
• Your computer boots up but your monitor displays nothing: There are number of things that can cause a monitor to display nothing and remain blank even after a computer has been properly booted. Again the first place you'll want to start if this happens is your power supplies. Be sure to check that your monitor is both pluged in and pluged into a power strip or electrical outlet that's receiving power. If everything is plugged in and you still don't see anything on your display try hooking up another monitor to your computer. This will tell you immidiatly whether or not you have a problem with your monitor.
  
  Also take a few moments to check that your DVI, HDMI, and RGB (depending on which type you use) cables are hooked up to both the back of your computer and the back of your monitor properly. Cables that aren't fastened into their slots have a tendency to wiggle loose which can cause a monitor to display no image. Providing you've checked all of the aforementioned and you still have no display on your monitor is possible that there is an issue with your computers video card. If such is the case then you likely need some type of Orange County computer services in order to have that dealt with.
  
  
• You regularly get the blue screen of death: Users who find themselves confronted with the blue screen of death on a regular basis may have a problem with their RAM. Before you call a technician out it's a good idea to open up your computer and pull a stick or two of RAM out. Taking your RAM into a local computer store should allow you to find someone willing to test it for you. If your RAM is faulty you'll need to replace it but provided you get a proper replacement in your computer you shouldn't see any more issues with the blue screen of death. If you do however be sure to call a professional.

Should you have any questions about any of our computer services or any of the aforementioned tips please do not hesitate to contact us that we may be of assistance.

Orange County Computer Services For All Businesses

Having reliable Orange County computer services at your disposal is invaluable when you run a business of any size. A decade ago the majority of businesses were just beginning to incorporate large computer networks into their offices and needed very little support or service for them. These days are quite different however as even the slightest hiccup in a businesses network can cause downtime for clients, employees, and can be detrimental to the relationships a business has with its clients.

With so much riding on a businesses computers and its network, Orange County computer services have never been more important. The trouble however comes in not finding computer services but computer services that come highly recommended, are trusted by local businesses, and are priced competitively/fairly. TH2 technologies prides itself on offering all of the aforementioned things as part of its standard Orange County computer services. We service businesses that are large, small, and everywhere in between and we do this all of their rate as well.

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 services please do not hesitate to contact us so that we might be of help!