Saturday, July 19, 2014

Still using Windows XP?

If you are still using Windows XP, there are a few things you can do to keep yourself relatively safe.


  1. Change you account from "Administrator" to  "Limited User".  While this stops you from installing software on your PC, it also stops Viruses and Malware from installing on your PC.
  2. Uninstall Java.  You probably don't need it and removing it eliminates the possibility of getting infected by a Java security exploit.
  3. Use the Google Chrome browser
If you need help cleaning and securing your Windows XP PC, East Sac Computer Repair can help

Sunday, November 11, 2012

How to start page numbering on a different page in Word 2007 / 2010

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

Ryan Recommends - IrfanView

Irfanview is a great picture viewer and editor.  Despite have a strange icon (a cat that has been run over?) it opens just about any picture file your can throw at it.

http://www.filehippo.com/download_irfanview/

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Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Japan Earthquake And Tsunami Relief Fund

Friday, December 31, 2010

Four Mobile Apps for New Year's Eve

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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Monday, December 27, 2010

Msconfig and Startup

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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Friday, December 24, 2010

What happens if your computer gets stolen?

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.

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Wednesday, August 4, 2010

A review from a wonderful client

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

Monday, July 12, 2010

Review from a recent customer

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

Friday, June 25, 2010

Great Wi-Fi Analyzer for Android

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

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