ComputerRepair-BPIT

05/12/2018

05/06/2018

Are Macs Really Safer Than PCs?

One of the popular reasons behind owning a Mac is the belief that Macs offer their owners more protection against online viruses, hacking attempts and more – but is a Mac really safer than a PC? There are a variety of reasons behind this commonly held belief. To read full report and watch a few videos on this topic, click link below:

https://azwtech.com/Are-Macs-Really-Safer-Than-PCs-.php

05/03/2018

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Dell Business laptops not seen in retail stores. Available in Red, Blue, and Gold. Made to last, these dell laptops are an ideal companion for any office or home desktop. They are protected from day one with a one year top-of-the-line Internet Security System (read report in our web site - www.azwtech.com). Also they come with a redundant backup system (never loose your pictures, videos, and documents again). Basic cloud system included as well as fast flash drive for emergency copies of your files.

04/29/2018

Gratis ***** Gratis ***** Gratis👨‍💻

Si usted es uno de nuestros seguidores le podemos programar su computadora para que le traduzca automaticamente o manualmente casi cualquier pagina de internet que este en Ingles, Con este servicio usted podra leer las noticias de los canales en Ingles antes de que sean traducidas y vistas en los canales en espanol.

Si usted es un seguidor de nuestra pagina le agradeceremos sus comentarios y tenga la bondad de darnos un "LIKE"

04/26/2018

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Have you had a chance to visit us at our new location in Homestead? You are invited to drop by. Here's the address: 100 NE 15 St. (304 St.)., Homestead, 33030 (Coming from US1, we are located on the corner prior to "Hermanos Sorianos Brothers" Cafeteria (old Casa De Los Jugos).

To our followers:
Visit our web page (www.azwtech.com). Now and until May 15, we are offering the same "FREE" service as the local schools mentioned on our home page. Please, call in advanced (786-210-5577) to bringing your computer to make sure we are on location instead of attending an outside service call. Thank you!

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Visitanos en nuestra nueva oficina. Aqui esta la direccion:
100 NE 15 St. (304 St.), Homestead, 33030. Estamos en la esquina antes de la antigua "Casa De Los Jugos", tres cuadras antes de llegar a Krome Ave.

Para nuestros seguidores:
Visita nuestra pagina web (www.azwtech.com) y recibe el mismo servicio "GRATIS" que estamos ofreciendo a las escuelas locales mencionadas en la lista en nuestra pagina principal. Por favor llame (786-210-5577) antes de traer su computadora para asegurarse que no estamos haciendo un trabajo fuera de la oficina. Gracias 😉

10/28/2015

09/15/2013

HOW TO TELL IF A COMPUTER IS WORTH FIXING

1. Consider replacing or adding RAM if it is simply a slower machine and you see black "screens" in the middle of switching windows. This is one of the cheapest upgrades you can have done and will increase your computer performance 20-30%.

2. If you do not know the source of the problem with your computer, consider paying a technician to perform a diagnostic on your machine. This is usually a very small fee compared to the cost of a new computer. Computer technicians are often willing to deduct this fee from the total cost of your repair. Also, a technician might be able to give you a free estimate based on the diagnostic results.

3. Keep in mind that if your CD or DVD ROM does not work and you only have one, you will not be able to load software. This is another inexpensive replacement that can be performed in less than 1hr.

4. Notice HD failure messages. If you are getting a message of an impending HD or Hard Drive failure, consider replacing the hard drive with a newer, faster, high-capacity storage. If this would exceed what the computer is worth, or there are other parts that need replacements, then replace with a brand new computer.

5. Repair your computer if the repair costs are software or hardware related and less than $200, or a combination of both and less than $300, and the machine's performance and functionality are completely satisfactory. This is often related to machines that are 2 - 4 years old.

6. Find out how long a repair will be warranted. Most shops warrant repairs for 60 to 90 days. If you are willing to spend a few more dollars, request your parts to be replaced with brand new components so you can get a full year warranty.

7. Think about the age of the computer. If the computer is more than 5 years old and has been fixed at least 4 times with repair costs in excess of half of what you paid for the machine originally, consider replacing the computer with a new or rebuilt and faster unit.

8. Replace a computer "tower" with an inexpensive or refurbished model. You can keep your keyboard, printer, mouse, speakers and screen as they will work with nearly any computer model so long as it is still a PC. Some "towers" are space saving and you can carry them like a large college textbook. Sometimes you can find a few of those refurbished computers right here or you can call us to see if we have any. Save money! Be happy!

9. Know that if you are switching from Microsoft Windows to a Macintosh brand, you will need to replace the entire computer, complete with keyboard, screen, mouse and any other peripherals. There are some printers that will work with either a Mac or a PC. You will also need to change the way you connect to a network with an Apple Airport, so keep this in mind as this will drive up the cost.

10. Know that it is generally not worth fixing a computer if you know the problem is the motherboard, as this is an expensive repair which costs almost as much as your computer value or more.

11. Get a new machine if your current computer lacks specific functionality that you want or need.

12. Replace your computer if you are willing to buy a computer that is better in every way, or if you need a repair that costs more than $300.

Tips & Warnings

• If your hard drive has not failed completely, it may be possible to recover your data (documents, pictures, music, etc.). Have your computer tech do this work for you. It is usually not expensive and it can be included with your repair costs.

• If your computer is still under warranty, call the manufacturer or take it to the store you purchased it from so you can get the needed repairs. Most warranties range from 90 days to 1 year. If in doubt, call the manufacturer or attempt to locate your receipt.

• Do not attempt to take apart a computer that is or not under warranty, as you will void the warranty or damage a component by simply touching it.

• Know that computers are like old automobiles, when you replace one part, there's a chance something else may break a short time later. So make sure to get an accurate diagnostic before repairs are performed.

• Do not have your computer repaired with refurbished parts.

• Repair your computer if the power supply, hard drive and CD drive have already been replaced.

• Replace your computer if you will need to rent or lease one for several weeks while yours is being serviced or awaiting parts. (Renting a computer can be exorbitantly expensive.) Understand that computer manufacturers can be slow to send proprietary parts, or may no longer stock them.

• If you diagnose the problem yourself, remember that replacing the part you believe is malfunctioning may not solve the problem.

12/31/2012

How the Internet started.
(Part 1 of 3)

Mention the history of the Internet to a group of people, and chances are someone will make a snarky comment about Al Gore claiming to have invented it. Gore actually said that he "took the initiative in creating the Internet" [source: CNN]. He promoted the Internet's development both as a senator and as vice president of the United States. So how did the Internet really get started? Believe it or not, it all began with a satellite.

It was 1957 when the then Soviet Union launched Sputnik, the first man-made satellite. Americans were shocked by the news. The Cold War was at its peak, and the United States and the Soviet Union considered each other enemies. If the Soviet Union could launch a satellite into space, it was possible it could launch a missile at North America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower created the Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) in 1958 as a direct response to Sputnik's launch. ARPA's purpose was to give the United States a technological edge over other countries. One important part of ARPA's mission was computer science.

In the 1950s, computers were enormous devices that filled entire rooms. They had a fraction of the power and processing ability you can find in a modern PC. Many computers could only read magnetic tape or punch cards, and there was no way to network computers together.

ARPA aimed to change that. It enlisted the help of the company Bolt, Beranek and Newman (BBN) to create a computer network. The network had to connect four computers running on four different operating systems. They called the network ARPANET.
Without ARPANET, the Internet wouldn't look or behave the way it does today -- it might not even exist. Although other groups were working on ways to network computers, ARPANET established the protocols used on the Internet today. Moreover, without ARPANET, it may have taken many more years before anyone tried to find ways to join regional networks together into a larger system.
In the next section, we'll look at how ARPANET joined with other networks to create the Internet.

12/31/2012

How the Internet started.
(Part 2 of 3)

Early Networks

In 1973, engineers began to look at ways to connect ARPANET to the packet radio network (PRNET). A packet radio network connects computers through radio transmitters and receivers. Instead of sending data across phone lines, the computers use radio waves. It took three years, but in 1976 engineers successfully connected the two networks [source: SRI].
Technicians joined the Satellite Network (SATNET) to the other two networks in 1977. They called the connection between multiple networks inter-networking, or the Internet for short. Other early computer networks soon joined. They included USENET, BITNET, CSNET and NSFNET.

In 1990, Tim Berners-Lee developed a system designed to simplify navigation on the Internet. In time, this system became known as the World Wide Web. It didn't take long for some people to mistakenly identify the Internet and the Web as the same thing. The Internet is a global interconnection of computer networks; the World Wide Web is a way to navigate this massive network. In sailing terms, it's like comparing an ocean to a ship.

Most early Internet users were government and military employees, graduate students and computer scientists. Using the World Wide Web, the Internet became much more accessible. Colleges and universities began to connect to the Internet, and businesses soon followed. By 1994, Internet commerce had become a reality.

Today, the Internet is more complex than ever. It connects computers, satellites, mobile devices and other gadgets together in a massive network millions of times more intricate than the original ARPANET. And to think, we owe it all to a silver beeping ball that once orbited miles above the Earth's surface.

12/31/2012

How the Internet started.
(Part 3 of 3)

Taming the Internet

Several organizations and committees formed to help shape the Internet into what it is today. They included the Internet Activities Board, the Federal Research Internet Coordinating Committee and the Federal Networking Council among others. These groups worked to establish the rules and standards that make it possible for different computer networks to work together.

A Matter of Protocol

The first four computers in ARPANET all used different operating systems. The system's designers had to come up with a common set of rules the network would follow in order for the computers to communicate with each other without crashing the system. These rules are called protocols. The first set of protocols was collectively called the Network Control Protocol (NCP). In 1983, ARPANET switched to the Transmission Control Protocol and Internet Protocol suite (TCP/IP), the same set of rules the Internet follows today.