How To Get Back Files After a Crash
21 Jul 2010 09:10 pm
Almost everyone who has ever done work on a computer knows the feeling. You are typing away, thinking hard and writing harder. This is some of your best work you are thinking.
Then, out of no where everything goes black. No cursor no nothing.
Your computer has crashed.
You struggle to remember if and when you had saved the masterpiece you were working on. You pray autosave was autosaving. You have a feeling you won’t be able to recapture the magic if you had to recreate what you were working on.
Have no fear, you have options.
A lot of our customers find us in search engines by typing in something like Jersey City, NJ computer repair or computer repair companies in New Jersey. We find that many of these cases do not suffer from what we would describe as a broken computer. Instead they have experienced what I described above.
We know there is no worse feeling than when you lose files due to a crash. Luckily we are experts in data recovery.
Depending on the situation, sometimes all that is needed is a registry cleaner, or to look if your operating system stored a previous draft of your work.
If there is disk damage, you will most likely require expert help
Check out this article that goes through scenarios that pop up when PCs crash.
Back to Directory of Articles..Spy Software: Do You Need & Which One Is Best…
20 Jul 2010 06:33 pm
Step Up Technical Solutions here in Union City, NJ has always been a big proponent of having some level of spy software installed on EVERY computer. We run into countless individuals and small businesses that need data recovery services in New Jersey. In almost every case, the only preventative measures taken by the PC owners was have pre-installed software that came with the computer as their only means of defense. To be blunt, this will not protect whats needs protecting.
For whatever reason Internet security systems in New Jersey seem to consistently be flawed in that they lack the proper protection. Protection that is not expensive these days (you get what you pay for).
There are a gazillion products on the market that can effectiveley protect your data from hackers. With a little research, you can pick the one with the appropriate features for your specific needs. Considering the availablity and price of such software, AND the immense rick being taken by not addressingyour Internet security, it seems like a no brainer to go out and pick up a product for your personal or professional use.
No doing so could mean your paypal info, credit card info, home address and phone number even private personal material such as photos and videos could be compromised and put ito the wrong hands.
Instead of listing the pros and cons of individual spyware removers, HERE is a link that sums up the best products on the market.
Back to Directory of Articles..Have a Wireless Device? Here is How to Find That “Hotspot”
19 Jul 2010 04:43 pm
The world has gone wireless. Actually, the world “went” wireless a while ago. What was once a feature for the few and privileged has become standard operating procedure in the technology world. As a suppliers of small business Tech support in Jersey City, NJ as well as other areas, Step Up Technical Solutions are expert in configuring wireless networks and understand the intimate details that go into creating and or finding wireless hotspots. These spots are great for laptop owners or any other computing device that is set up and compatible for wireless internet access.
If you are on the hunt for these so called “hot spots” there are some important considerations to take into account.
Check out the details here.
Back to Directory of Articles..Picking The Right Registry Cleaner Online
17 Jul 2010 05:42 pm
A very common problem we run into as computer repair technicians in Jersey City NJ and elsewhere, is the problem of a slow computer. Now depending on the age and quality of your PC there are different ways of going about curing what we call “turtle computers”.
Some of this info has been covered in past posts, so for now I am just going to concentrate on what a registry cleaner can do to speed up your PC and when to use it.
The best instances to use a registry cleaner for your home computer is when you have little to no hard drive space remaining. This can be checked in Windows by going to My Computer and checking out the C drive. So if you do find yourself with very little space, definitely look into the registry option.
The first thing to do is to make sure whatever registry cleaner you are looking into is compatible with your operating system. Assuming it is, the next step is to research the software online to see what reviews you can find.
Also, make sure the cleaner has a comprehensive scan feature, as this is the most effective means of finding errors in your registry that are bogging down you PC. 99% of online registries offer a free trial where you can check out the comprehensive scan at no cost.
A nice little write up that goes into a bit more detail can be found here.
Back to Directory of Articles..Specific Steps to Keep Your Online Data Safe
15 Jul 2010 10:05 pm
Because we are based out of Union City, NJ, one of Step Up Technical Solutions primary markets locally is New Jersey Internet Security Systems.
When working with Internet security problems on a regular basis, certain things pop up over and over again. he purpose of this post is to dole out some basic tips on what you can do to significantly improve your over all Internet security…whether you reside in NJ or not.
Below you will find a link to an excellent article detailing exactly what to do to make sure you keep your very valuable and important information safe. This applies to personal files such as photos, records, video etc. as well as general business information your company stores online.
To summarize the main takeaways..
1. Always be very cautions and conservative about what information you put online and who who give it to. Not all websites have secure ordering and not all emails can’t be hacked. So make sure you know where you are placing your data.
2. Email is a prime time method used by the less-than-ethical among us to try and steal info from you and or hack personal information. Don’t assume every hyperlink is ok to click on.
3. Keep current and update your anti-virus software regularly.
4. make sure you are using the security features that come pre-installed in your browser (I recommend FireFox).
5. Altho0ugh you may trust friends with your passwords…can you be sure they don’t have a virus themselves?
6. Regularly backup all your most essential data and keep it offline.
7. Get a plan in place in case the worst happens. So many computer repairs in Jersey City and other NJ locations we have worked with could have been avoided were a proper plan in place to limit damage once a person or businesses Internet security is breached.
For more in depth info on these steps, check out this.
Back to Directory of Articles..How To Choose a Laptop So You Avoid Buyers Remorse
14 Jul 2010 03:08 pm
Of Step Up’s many specialties, one is computer repair in Weehawken, NJ.
A subset of this category is laptops, which require a somewhat different set of skills to repair than are used with desktops. In order to help you out, I have posted a link to a great article to help people choose the perfect laptop for themselves….
Laptops are everywhere these days. Years ago a typical family would have one main computer, now it seems as though each family member wants their own individual laptop. Most people are not informed about what laptop makes the most sense for their particular needs. This leads to people purchasing expensive machines that either don’t do what they need, or do WAY more than they need.
This article does a tremendous job of explaining what everyone should be thinking about when it is time to buy a laptop.
Covered in the article are topics such as
-Size
-Hard Drive
-Ram
-CPU
-Cennections
-Battery
-Accessories
They author points out that buying a laptop is not your typical buying decision. He uses jeans as a metaphor, because you don’t get to try on a laptop in a dressing room to see if it fits before making a purchase.
This article will benefit anyone looking to get a laptop, no matter what purpose they intent to use it for.
Take care…
Back to Directory of Articles..Defragment Your PC To Increase Speed
13 Jul 2010 09:23 am
We are often found on the Internet when people search for such phrases as “Jersey City Computer Repair” and one of the questions most asked is “How can I speed up my computer?”
One of the best ways to seep up your PC is to defragment your hard drive. Fragmentation is a big, very common problem for computer owners and it only gets worse over time. Luckily defrag’ing your hard drive is not only very effective at getting your PC running faster, but it is also easy. Even better,, most PC’s and Mac’s come pre-installed with defragmenting ability.
I came this terrific article summarizing all the info you need to know regarding defragmenting a hard drive.
Topics covered include:
Why it is necessary to defragment hard drives regularly?
When is the best time to defrag your PC or Mac?
What are the best practices for going about the defrag process?
What to avoid when running defragmenting software.
You can find the article here.
Also within the article are the step by step instructions to defragment a computer. Everyone loves step by step advice, and this is written in a way that is easily understanable.
Until next time…
Back to Directory of Articles..Laptop Computer Safety Tips
12 Jul 2010 10:42 am
Here is some great advice on what you should be thinking about if you own a laptop in this day and age. This article hits a lot of key issues that most people overlook, yet are VERY important.
Some of the main ideas hit upon here are guarding against theft by data encryption.
computer repair tips you need to know.
Risks of wireless connections to laptop users.
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