East Sac Computer Repair Blog

Japan Earthquake And Tsunami Relief Fund

2011-03-15T14:56:00.001-07:00

Finding the right place when you need it - Official Google Mobile Blog

2011-02-26T01:24:00.001-08:00

via googlemobile.blogspot.com

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Four Mobile Apps for New Year's Eve

2010-12-31T09:04:00.001-08:00

via lifehacker.com

These apps are pretty awesome. It is truly amazing to see what come be done with technology and imagination.

btw, Lifehacker.com should be on everyone's bookmark list

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Msconfig and Startup

2010-12-27T06:04:00.001-08:00

Check out this website I found at sysinfo.org

You want to make sure to check the startup to speed up your computer. This comprehensive list shows what the different process are and if its safe to get rid of them.

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What happens if your computer gets stolen?

2010-12-24T08:14:00.001-08:00

My wife just recently had a friend get her computer stolen. You know what else is missing, all of her pictures. What a nightmare. Carbonite is a good service, I use it and like it. There compitiion is Mozy and I am looking forward to trying them next year. Carbonite is $55 for unlimited data per year.

Thanks to Leo Laporte for getting me to finally try Carbonite.

Posted via email from Ryan's posterous

Microsoft Security Essentials 2 Released - This Should be Your Anti Virus App

2010-12-20T06:25:00.001-08:00

via lifehacker.com

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The Coolest App I have Ever Seen - Word Lens

2010-12-20T06:23:00.001-08:00

via kottke.org

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Get the Gingerbread Keyboard on Any Android Phone, No Root Required

2010-12-20T06:20:00.001-08:00

via lifehacker.com

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Google Chrome Blog: New Chrome Extensions by Google

2010-11-13T08:42:00.000-08:00

Google Chrome Blog: New Chrome Extensions by Google

Firesheep Sniffs Out Facebook and Other User Credentials on Wi-Fi Hotspots

2010-11-09T06:02:00.001-08:00

via lifehacker.com

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Firesheep Sniffs Out Facebook and Other User Credentials on Wi-Fi Hotspots

2010-11-09T05:59:00.001-08:00

via lifehacker.com

This is pretty frightening.

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A review from a wonderful client

2010-08-04T20:26:00.000-07:00

I know its self serving, but so is this whole site. Below is an email that a client of mine sent after I fixed her PC this last weekend. Stacie and her husband were wondeful clients, it was great to help them out.

Ryan
Thank you so much for all the work you did on our computer this weekend. We truly appreciate all the extra you did for us. When my computer initially went out I asked all around for a referral to a good reliable computer person that would assist us we our computer problems. However no one really knew of anyone. I say all of this let you know that I will definitely tell others of the excellent service you provided and will refer others to you.

Thanks again....
Stacie

Review from a recent customer

2010-07-12T07:34:00.000-07:00

Ryan,

Thank you for making what at first looked like a nightmare become a minor technical blip in my life. When my laptop crashed, I saw three years of documents that I had created flash before my very eyes. I was particularly appreciative and impressed with the fact that you made several visits to my house and were always punctual. Though I hope I won't need to secure your services again, I now know who to call if I do!

Jose

Great Wi-Fi Analyzer for Android

2010-06-25T13:40:00.001-07:00

via lifehacker.com

I tested this on my Droid and it is quite impressive. It should be very helpful for setting up routers.

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Google Voice Leaves Beta, Now Open to Everyone

2010-06-23T14:08:00.001-07:00

via lifehacker.com

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YouTube adding simple video editing

2010-06-16T14:07:00.001-07:00

via news.cnet.com

Sounds like a perfect way to combine several short clips taken on your digital camera or cell phone.

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Google TV: This looks fantastic

2010-06-16T11:19:00.001-07:00

Review from a recent client

2010-06-13T15:25:00.000-07:00

A recent client of mine wrote a review, here it is:

Very few people who own a computer manage to avoid completely the countless dybbuks of the cyber world, whether they are crashed hard drives, nasty viruses, or horror tales about ISP servers. We in River Park and nearby areas are blessed with reliable help in the person of Ryan Petta of East Sacramento Computer Repair. Ryan has installed a new hard drive for me, untangled malfunctioning software, and (most importantly for me) did absolutely heroic battle with that unresponsive beast, A.T.& T., in setting up a new internet connection. When you have the PC blues, give Ryan a call. I think you will be pleased.

John Liberty

Emeritus CSUS Faculty

East Sac Computer Repair mentioned in River Park newsletter

2010-05-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

Thanks Jill, I appreciate the kind words!

How To Fix The McAfee Restart Update Problem

2010-04-22T08:54:00.001-07:00

Lifehacker has a fix posted here.

McAfee's fix is listed here.

I personally recommend Microsoft's anti-virus product called Microsoft Security Essentials. It's free and very effective. In my experience it does not bog down the computer like other anti- viruses can.

Fixes: Backspace No Longer Deleting Selected Words

2010-04-20T06:19:00.000-07:00

In Microsoft Word, if you highlight a word and then hit the backspace key or any key for that matter, the word should be deleted. If it stops doing that, check this setting, it should fix the problem

Tools > Options > Edit tab > check mark the option "Typing replaces selection"

Don't Pay for Anti-Virus

2010-04-16T06:38:00.000-07:00

Want to save $60 and make your computer run faster? Instead of purchasing or renewing Norton or McAfee, download and install Microsoft Security Essentials. This is Microsoft's new anti-virus application that is completely free for Windows users and it works great.

-Ryan

Use Google Dictionary to See Words Used in Current Context - Dictionary - Lifehacker

2010-04-12T09:24:00.001-07:00

via lifehacker.com

Posted via web from Ryan's posterous

I can help with High Def TVs too

2010-03-12T07:34:00.000-08:00

In addition to working on your computers, printers and routers. I can also help with your new High Def TV and Blu-Ray player.

Have you purchased a new TV and / or Blu Ray player and you're interested in hooking up your stereo to the TV, I can help.

Whether you have Comcast, Dish or Surewest, I can help. I can even setup your new Wii or other gaming console (xbox, ps3, roku, etc)

Ryan Petta on Fox40 Live

2010-03-04T09:59:00.001-08:00

via youtube.com

Discussing the Eye-fi card for digital cameras

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Review from a recent customer

2009-12-28T06:31:00.000-08:00

"My computer got a virus that attacked the hard drive. Ryan saved all my files, removed the virus then installed new malware/spyware/antivirus etc. software. The computer is running perfectly - in fact, it works better now than when it was brand new. A knowledgeable, capable and polite young man. He's on time and keeps all appointments. We highly recommend him. Call him first!" Jill H.

Services I Can Provide

2009-12-18T06:37:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas everyone. Here is a short list of some of the services I now provide.

1. Computer recycling. Just bought a new PC and you want to get rid of that old PC? I can backup your data and safely recycle the old PC.

2. Need help setting up a website or blog? Want to create your own email address with a domain name that you own? I can help.

3. Need help picking out a new PC? I can help. For a low flat rate, I can help you pick out a new PC whether it be from Dell, HP, Costco, or somewhere else. My expertise in computer hardware will ensure that you get a good PC at the right price. In my experience, this service pays for itself.

Email from a Recent Customer

2009-11-13T06:37:00.000-08:00

Hi Ryan:

When you visited to look at my computer problem...the question in my mind was: 'Is this guy as honest and competent as his ad displays?'

You proved to be more than equal to your ad displayed. You not only fixed my computer which turned out to be a simple problem; however, a problem which caused major difficulties with me doing my research work. And, you did not try to pay for your home with your repair bill. The charge was "fair" and decent and I was happy to pay for the excellent work that you did.

It is now about a month or so later and my computer is still operating very well. I thought of you and felt somewhat guilty for not writing about your service earlier as I had promised. As I told you after you were finished with the repair: I thought and still think that everyone should know about you and your great service. You are like my auto mechanic...who I have had as my mechanic since about 1995 or so...it is like: when you find a great someone or something...you stay with it or him/her.

You are my computer person now...whether you like it or not. I value your service.

George

Motorola Droid Hands On - Gizmodo

2009-10-29T06:36:00.001-07:00

To watch the video, you'll first need to install the flash player.

via gizmodo.com

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Motorola DROID finally official, coming November 6th for $199 « Boy Genius Report

2009-10-29T06:23:00.001-07:00

via boygeniusreport.com

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Google Maps Navigation Brings Turn-by-Turn GPS to Android Phones

2009-10-29T06:14:00.000-07:00

Your new Droid phone can double as a GPS device with Google Maps, Satellite and Street View all baked in...courtesy of Lifehacker

Google Voice Blog: Google Voice with your existing number

2009-10-27T08:58:00.000-07:00

Google Voice Blog: Google Voice with your existing number

Review from a recent client

2009-09-03T08:14:00.001-07:00

"After a long search for some one to fix my computer, I found Ryan. He immediately earned my trust by telling me that he may not be able recover all the lost material and explained his costs up front. He was willing to respect my price range. Ryan had a light hearted, humorous, and friendly demeanor, which made it easy to work with him. It was a blessing. My computer had crashed about five months earlier and I could not just trust anyone, it had my life on it. Not only did Ryan recover everything, he took the time to teach me how to back up all my files so predicament would not happen again. Ryan contacted me the same night he had picked it up and it was fixed. All my files were recovered, it ran faster, it was as if he had bought me a new computer. At delivery, he took the time to explain the problem and educated me on avoiding it in the future. After this fabulous experience, I would no longer trust those any of those squads that other companies send out. You just don't know what you are going to get. With Ryan I know that I will get the quality I searched for so long to find. Thanks Ryan!!!!"

JO

ShopEastSac.com

2009-08-30T22:42:00.000-07:00

ShopEastSac.com is my mew site, please check it out and recommend your favorite business here in East Sac and Mid town.

Send a text message to Google

2009-08-25T22:27:00.001-07:00

Ever been on the road and find that you need a phone number for a business? Try sending Google a text message. While out of town last week this feature helped me countless times.

Here's how you do it:

Create a text message and in the "To:" field enter Google's phone number: 466453
In the body of the message type: name of business Sacramento, CA
You can also enter the zip code to make the results more specific.

For example, I would text 466453 and the message would read: "round table pizza 95826"
From there you hit Send and in about 10 seconds Google will reply to your text message with the results. In this case it gave me the name of the business, the address, and the phone number. In all, Google returned 3 results, it gave me the Round Table in my neighborhood plus two other Round Table's nearby.

This is a great free service provided by Google and it can be a real help while out and about.

-Ryan Petta
East Sac Computer Repair
916-538-1824

Websites and Domain names

2009-08-06T06:44:00.001-07:00

Do you want to get a more professional sounding email address? Do you own a domain name? Do you want your email address to be you@yourdomainname.com?

I can help. Whether you already own the domain name or your looking to purchase one, I can help. I can set you up with a free website as well (powered by Google).

Call East Sac Computer today

--
Ryan Petta
www.EastSacComputerRepair.com
ryan@EastSacComputerRepair.com
916.201.1824

Android on Verizon

2009-08-05T06:28:00.001-07:00

More good signs that Verizon may get an Android phone later this year.

via Engadget & Gizmodo

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Ryan V. Petta
www.EastSacComputerRepair.com
ryan@EastSacComputerRepair.com
916.538.1824

Microsoft circa 1978

2009-08-05T06:28:00.000-07:00

Who would of thought these people would be future billionaires

Ryan V. Petta
www.EastSacComputerRepair.com
ryan@EastSacComputerRepair.com
916.538.1824

Android coming to Verizon?

2009-07-24T06:40:00.001-07:00

Is Android coming to Verizon? I can only hope this comes true. TheStreet.com is reporting that Android (google's phone operating system) is coming to Verizon in the 4th qtr of this year.

-Ryan Petta
owner, East Sac Computer Repair
916.538.1824

Short Sales

2009-07-17T08:33:00.001-07:00

My good friend Angel Lynn is a real estate agent and short sale expert. She has a lot of good advise for home owners and people looking to short sell a home or purchase a short sale property. Check out her blog at www.myshortsaleangel.com. It really is a good resource.

-Ryan Petta
916-538-1824

Android Live CD

2009-07-13T13:41:00.001-07:00

via Lifehacker

You can now run Android (Google's operating system for phones) on your PC using a Live CD. This looks like fun.

-Ryan

www.EastSacComputerRepair.com
ryan@EastSacComputerRepair.com
916.538.1824

Windows 7 and XP

2009-07-09T09:16:00.001-07:00

Are you interested in Windows 7 but still like Windows XP? It's actually very easy to have both on the same computer. Its called dual booting and it allows you bring up XP or 7 when you start up the computer. This way you can play around in Windows 7 and then when you need to get back to work, you reboot the PC, chose Windows XP and your back to your regular computer.

Best of all, Windows 7 is free to anyone right now. Basically, Microsoft has made the 'Beta' or 'Test' version available so that people can try it out and report any problems or suggest new features. The only catch is that it will stop working next March unless you purchase the license.

Call East Sac Computer Repair if you'd like this setup installed on your PC.

-Ryan Petta
Owner
916.201.1824

Google Releasing Chrome Operating System

2009-07-08T06:44:00.000-07:00

Google Releasing Chrome Operating System

I think this is a game changer. Windows has serious competition now.

Online Photo Editors

2009-07-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

Want to edit some photos but dont have Photoshop? Check out these 5 online photo editors

Courtesy of Lifehacker

-Ryan Petta
East Sac Computer Repair
916.201.1824

Windows 7 may be sold on USB thumb drives

2009-06-26T10:52:00.000-07:00

This would make installing Windows 7 on Netbooks (they don't have dvd/cd drives) much much simpler.

Story courtesy of Gizmodo

-Ryan

Turn Home Videos into DVD's

2009-06-17T10:31:00.000-07:00

Want to turn those videos from your digital camera into DVD's that will play on your living room? Check out DVD Flick, a great free application.

Essential software tools

2009-06-09T06:20:00.000-07:00

Essential software tools as compiled by lifehacker. This is a great collection of software, I use almost of all of these apps and they are top notch.

Backup your Data, the easy way

2009-06-05T22:42:00.001-07:00

Backups are a necessity, no one wants to lose those precious pictures or important documents. Fortunately there are some really great software solutions out there to help protect against hard ware failure. And remember, its not a matter of if your hard drive will fail, its a matter of when your hard drive will fail.

I can help you create a backup that runs automatically while your sleeping. Furthermore, the type of backups that I use take an entire snapshot of your PC, meaning, when that hard drive does fail, you can be backup and running in a matter of hours.

-Ryan

Owner, East Sac Computer Repair
916-201-7.1824

Great Screenshot Utility

2009-06-03T23:10:00.001-07:00

Ever wish you could take a picture of what is on your computer screen? Now you can do so easily with Greenshot, its free, easy and has lots of options.

-Ryan
East Sac Computer Repair
916-201-1824

Recycle your E-waste

2009-06-03T23:09:00.001-07:00

As a service to my customers and community, East Sac Computer Repair is now offering free E-waste recycling to its customers. I will pickup and recycle any E-waste items you may have.

Ryan
916.201.1824

Windows 7 is Coming

2009-06-03T23:08:00.000-07:00

Windows 7, the much anticipated successor to Vista will be released October 22nd of this year. So far Windows 7 is getting good reviews and will replaced the much maligned Windows Vista.

For those of you that still want XP, no problem, Microsoft is still selling XP and plans on supporting it for the next 5 years. If you are interested in buying a new PC wether it be XP, Vista or Windows 7, call East Sac Computer Repair at 916-201-1824.

Pops in the Park

2009-05-31T08:51:00.001-07:00

Pops in the Park starts next week, June 6th at East Portal Park. These events are always a good time for the family.

website: Pops in the park

Need Windows XP?

2009-05-28T23:31:00.001-07:00

Are you looking for a computer with Windows XP? Do you need a new computer but are reluctant because you've heard such horrible things about Vista? I can help. Not only can you purchase computers from Dell and HP with Windows XP, you can actually buy XP outright and use it to reinstall Windows or build a new computer. Let me help.

-ryan

Upgrade the Firmware on your new Blu Ray player

2009-05-28T23:26:00.001-07:00

Hello Everyone,

I just wanted to let you know that East Sac Computer Repair is now offering assistance with Blu Ray players. As some of you may know, the Firmware or software inside of your Blu ray player must be upgraded in order to enable new features or play BD discs that are encrypted. I have had some clients that were unable to play their Netflix movies because of new encryption that was being used on the discs. These firmware updates can fix that problem and also enhance the performance of the Blu Ray Player

-ryan

Don't buy Norton

2009-05-28T23:24:00.000-07:00

Please save your money, a much better alternative to Norton Anti-Virus and Norton Internet Security is AVG Anti-virus, Windows updates, and Firefox. Not only will AVG, windows updates and Firefox help keep your computer free of viruses and spy-ware, all three are free.

Download links:

Firefox
AVG Free

-ryan

The Five Best Malware / Spyware Removal Tools

2009-04-28T06:36:00.000-07:00

Most Viruses and Spyware, aka Malware, can be removed using these applications. My recommendation is to avoid paying for software like McAfee and Norton and instead use applications like AVG Anti-Virus and Malwarebytes. AVG and Malwarebytes are much better than McAfee and Norton in my opinion and they cost much less. Both AVG and Malwarebytes offer free versions of their application.

The Five Best Malware / Spyware Removal Tools

East Sac Computer Repair Services

2009-04-28T06:34:00.001-07:00

Here are some of the services that I can provide to my customers

-Hardware upgrades

-larger hard drive

-More Ram

-DVD burner

-Custom built PC's with Windows XP (high quality PC's built to last)

-I can help pick out a new PC

Automated Backups

-Wireless networking

-Wireless printing and printer sharing

I can help with most all computer related problems and questions

Call me at 916.201.1824

-Ryan

Best Breakfast in Sacramento

2009-04-14T10:50:00.001-07:00

Its not in East Sac but Capitol Garage is hands down the best breakfast in Sacramento. Very unique and exotic, very well priced, great service and great breakfast potatoes. Oh yeah, great coffee too.

Way to improve East Sac...what are your ideas?

2008-02-26T15:12:00.000-08:00

I think East Sacramento is the best neighborhood in Sacramento. But I also feel like it can be improved. Personally, I think that the Save-Mart shopping area across from McDonalds is an eye sore and not at all up to the up to East Sac standards. First of all, there are no trees in the parking area, i think there are a few along the perimeter but the middle of the lot is tree-less, dirty, oil stained and the parking stalls are ridiculously small.

Furthermore, Is Save Mart the best we can do? The store is small and dirty, it hardly seems like an appropriate grocery store for a neighborhood in which the median home price is a half million dollars. No wonder Trader Joe's is doing such great business.

What are your thoughts?

Community Events

2007-04-09T20:20:00.000-07:00

Please email us your community events... we can post them here

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2007-04-05T21:30:00.001-07:00

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