Lamorinda Computer & Technical Support
Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda & East Bay Area Computer Repair
PC sales were down 3.2 percent in 2012. In the 4th quarter of 2012, HP was the top manufacturer, followed closely by Lenovo. Dell came in third. Dell’s sales dropped 20.8%, and Acer dropped 28.2% from the 4th quarter of Continue reading Personal Computer Sales Sluggish in 2012
YouTube may start charging for some content. Some popular channels could cost up to $5 per month. Additionally, there may be fees charges for for live events and content libraries. I wonder if YouTube content creators will get some of Continue reading Youtube May Start Charging For Some Content
From our friends at National Cyber Awareness System Google has released Google Chrome 24.0.1312.56 for Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chrome Frame to address multiple vulnerabilities. These vulnerabilities may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial-of-service. US-CERT Continue reading Important update for Google Chrome available
Studies have shown that only 3% of adults write down their goals. Those 3% (I hope you’re one of them!), achieve 5-10 times more than the 97% who don’t write down their goals. Having written goals is not hard. Just Continue reading Write Down Your Goals!
When Apple introduced the iPhone 5 recently, they switched the mapping app away from Google to their own app. Unfortunately, Apple’s maps did not work very well. Thankfully, you can now download the Google maps app for the App store. Continue reading Google Maps Available for iPhone 5 users
One area where we see a lot of heartache is where something happens to our client’s computers and they lose their files. Family photos and videos, Financial records, school work, articles or books they’ve written or are writing, email, to Continue reading Backup Your Files!
Viruses, Malware, Scareware, Trojan Horses, Worms, are a major problem for computer owners. Mac owners-listen up, Macs get viruses too! I’m lumping all of the above into one category for convenience. While they’re really not the same, for this post, we’ll Continue reading Protect Against Viruses
New Cell Phone Law Takes Effect July 1, 2008 As of July 1, a new California law takes effect that requires drivers to use a hands-free device while using their cell phone. A hands-free device can be a headset or Continue reading New Cell Phone Law. Free Bluetooth Setup Events
Every computer needs periodic maintenance in order to perform at its best, and to keep running without problems. The vast majority of people-well over 90% in my experience-do not perform routine maintenance on their computers. Consequently, they experience many avoidable Continue reading PC Computer Maintenance
