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Posted by callthatgirl on January 16, 2012
Decisions decisions!!! With the popularity of the iPads and tablets, many folks are rushing out to get one as they are handy, small and easier to do many things with it then booting up that computer. For one thing, it’s easy to just throw in a purse or hold on to…than a laptop. Sure it is. And it has zillions of applications to use to make your life easier or more fun. Who wouldn’t want this toy? Me. I call it a toy for a reason, mostly because I cannot in any way possible think of how a portable device will make my life easier. Then again, I have one of the newest blingiest Blackberry Torches and I use 4 functions: Phone, email, text and contacts. I guess I am a minimalist with the new devices as my brain is focused on using the computer for my work and my life.
To move to a iPad/Tablet for work, I guess I can’t say anything but go for it! I know many folks are doing it and loving them (esp those on the road). But for a main computer for work? I have yet to see anyone do it 100%, but maybe? If you are one of those folks reading this, please comment below. I would love to hear your stories! The reason why I guess I can’t get off my computer is that I like doing 20 things at once and having all of my “apps” (aka…programs) at the bottom of my screen organized so I know where everything is, and I enjoy the keyboard way too much. The ipads and tablets don’t give this larger handed gal much room for typing 100 wpm. I would sorely miss that, I would have to have an extended keyboard and that point, why have a tablet? I might as well just whip out the laptop.
I’m a ferocious typer. I am an insane multi-tasker. The devices for me would only be for “fun” meaning, I’m on a trip and just want to use it to play with the apps, surf the web and check on my social media. I would never use it for work at this point.
To close, what is your choice? Tell us below! Share your knowledge with others, the good, the bad, the everything! Maybe you can shed some light on this topic, switch me over? (doubtful!, but you never know).
Posted by callthatgirl on January 12, 2012
Seems we have a busy group of “technicians” out there scaring the heck out of people by calling you, telling you that you have a virus or harmful things are in your computer, begging and pleading practically to get you to remote them into your computer and then doing some not-so technical things and then…finally, getting you to pay them for a removal and other odd repairs. Many people are falling for this scam and I can see how their scare tactics work, they don’t give up and use words that many people are scared of; virus, damage, harmful, etc. Getting a virus surfing the web is easy nowadays, it’s not as it was “opening an email” or clicking on a bad link, now it’s as easy as just opening a webpage that infected.
Here is what information I have right now on the phone scams…
Company #1: A company in India-Global IT, is calling people around the United States telling them that their computers are sending out viruses–they say they are the Job Workers from Windows (hah…or Microsoft).
Company #2 I Tecnocura, Technocure or Tecno….cure something/ company who tired to get one of my client to log into ammyy.com to clean up harmful things on their computer (told me to by a client).
Bewarned, if anyone calls you alerting you that you have harmful things in your computer or your computer is sending out viruses, it should only be your internet company. If you are fearful of them calling you, tell them you will call them back and insure it’s a local number or Qwest/Century Link, etc. These scammers have 800 numbers and will beg and plead with you to call them back, they will do anything they can to get you to remote them in and hook you into paying.
To watch a video of another repair tech (like me!) who caught one of these companies calling them…the tech did a fake out. It’s a long video, but it really goes to show how far these guys will go to get your money.
http://hackedgadgets.com/2011/10/27/hacked-gadgets-has-fun-with-computer-scammer-called-global-it/
Tip: Hang up on these fools asap!
If you think you have been a victim of this crime, feel free to call us and tell us about your experience. We will do a virus spot check for FREE because we want you to feel comfortable that you are not sending our viruses. You should be able to get your money back from your bank if you were one of the unfortunate. These guys can be pushy and hard to get off the phone. Just hang up!
Posted by callthatgirl on January 10, 2012
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Welcome 2012! We are very excited for this year, mostly because all of our seeds got planted last year, now let’s grow this garden already! It’s been 5 years of building this business and it’s finally happening-seeing my little business turn into a company. It’s wonderful to see all my hard work just flow. And without the help from my past clients, referring partners, social media contacts and social media overall….this business would not be where it is now. So thank you for your help!!
News!
I just hired a new FT assistant in our St Louis Park location, we also hired some pt techs, we are more than ready to help support the entire Twin Cities, Rochester and Winona communities withour home visits, in shop repairs or of course, our remote support services. So to celebrate and help you, help us…I am offering the first tune-up/cleaning of the new year now. I know many of you bought new iPads, tablets, phones and computers…while that older computer you had is just sitting there, there are many things you can still do with it. Get it tuned-up first, then get it going as a great 2nd computer in the house!
Or…if you own a business and your main computer is slow, our remote tune-ups only take about an hour, get it cleaned up while you’re in a meeting! 
Rules!
- Telephone/Remote support only (we remote into your computer via the internet)
- Must book the appointment by January 14, 2012
- Appointment can be scheduled at anytime after January 14, 2012
- Licenses and hardware needed to improve/protect computer is not included
The computer cleaning includes:
- Our 22 point checklist (cleaning, maintenance checks)
- Removal of programs, anti-virus slowing your computer down
- Virus Spot Check
- IE 8 Upgrade
- Review of your computers memory and hard drive space
- Installation/configuration of Microsoft Security Essentials
- Time to ask us those little questions you have on your mind
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