AM Computers

10/14/2026

10/02/2026

💻 “Is it supposed to do that?”

We hear that more often than you might think! 😄

If your computer is acting strange, running slow, crashing, showing pop-ups, or just isn’t working the way it should, don’t stress — give AM Computers a call.

We can help with:

🔧 Computer diagnostics & troubleshooting
⚙️ Repairs & upgrades
🛡️ Virus & malware removal
💾 Data recovery & transfer
🖥️ Windows problems and more

Serving the Poughkeepsie area with friendly, straightforward computer service and repair.

📞 845-462-2060
📧 [email protected]
🌐 AMComputersNY.com

Not sure what’s wrong? That’s what the diagnostic is for. Give us a call and we’ll figure it out.

09/30/2026

📼 DON’T LET YOUR FAMILY MEMORIES FADE AWAY! 🎄

The holidays are right around the corner — and there’s no better time to bring those old family memories back to life.

Have a box of old VHS tapes, VHS-C tapes, or camcorder tapes sitting in a closet?

AM Computers can help preserve those memories by converting them to digital — making them easier to watch, share, and enjoy with the whole family.

🎁 A great idea for the holidays!
Imagine surprising your family with videos they haven't seen in 20 or 30 years.

Don't wait until December! Holiday digitizing projects can take time, so now is the perfect time to get started.

📍 AM Computers — Poughkeepsie
📅 By appointment

Preserve the memories. Share the moments. Enjoy them again. ❤️

09/25/2026

📸 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: Remember Your First Digital Camera?

There was a time when taking a picture meant buying a roll of film, hoping you got the shot, and waiting to have it developed.

Then digital cameras arrived — and suddenly you could take a picture and see it immediately! 🤯

By the late ’90s and early 2000s, digital cameras were becoming the must-have piece of technology. A camera with just **1, 2 or 3 megapixels** could seem pretty impressive, and a 64MB or 128MB memory card could hold what felt like a TON of pictures.

And speaking of memory cards…remember how many different kinds there were? 😄

💾 CompactFlash
💾 SmartMedia
💾 Sony Memory Stick
💾 xD-Picture Card
💾 And eventually the familiar SD card

Depending on which camera you owned, you might have had an entirely different type of card than your friends or family.

Of course, we also remember the tiny LCD screens, AA batteries that never seemed to last long enough, and plugging the camera into the family computer to finally get those pictures onto the PC.

Today, most of us carry a camera in our pocket that's dramatically more powerful than those early digital cameras. But at the time, being able to take **unlimited pictures without buying film** felt like the future had arrived.

📸 Do you remember your first digital camera? What brand was it — Kodak, Sony, Canon, Nikon, Olympus, Fujifilm, or something else?

And here's the big question…

Do you still have any old memory cards sitting in a drawer somewhere with pictures on them?** 👀

09/15/2026

🚨 AM COMPUTERS — LOCAL PC ALERT 🚨

Over the past few weeks, we've seen a significant increase in computers coming into the shop with browser hijacks, so we wanted to put out a quick warning.

A browser hijack can cause:

⚠️ Constant pop-ups and fake virus warnings
⚠️ Your homepage or search engine suddenly changing
⚠️ Searches being redirected to unfamiliar websites
⚠️ Strange extensions appearing in Chrome, Edge or Firefox
⚠️ Notifications claiming your computer is infected
⚠️ Ads appearing where they normally wouldn't
⚠️ Your browser becoming slow or behaving strangely

One of the biggest things to remember: A message inside your web browser saying “Your computer is infected!” does not necessarily mean your computer actually has a virus.

❌ Don't call a phone number displayed in a pop-up.
❌ Don't allow someone you don't know to remotely access your computer.
❌ Don't click “Allow” when a questionable website asks permission to send notifications.
❌ Don't install software because a pop-up tells you to.

If something suddenly doesn't look right, close the browser and have the computer checked before clicking anything else.

We've been seeing enough of these recently that we wanted to make our customers and local community aware.

💻 AM Computers — Service & Repair
📍 Poughkeepsie, NY
📞 845-462-2060
📧 [email protected]

🔒 Stay alert and stay safe online.

Know someone who could use this warning? Please share it.

09/12/2026

🚨 AM COMPUTERS SECURITY PSA 🚨

Be careful where you click DOWNLOAD!

Cybercriminals are creating convincing fake websites designed to look like legitimate software companies. You may think you're downloading a trusted program, but instead you could be installing malware or software that gives someone remote access to your computer.

Recent security reports have even identified fake Adobe Reader download pages being used to trick people into installing malicious software.

🛑 Before downloading software:

✅ Make sure you're on the company's official website.

✅ Be careful with Sponsored search results and advertisements. The first result isn't always the safest one.

✅ Double-check the website address before clicking Download.

✅ Don't install an unexpected "update" just because a webpage tells you that you need one.

✅ If a website asks you to run commands, disable your antivirus, or give someone remote access to your computer — STOP!

💡 Remember: Just because a website looks professional doesn't mean it's legitimate.

Taking an extra few seconds to verify where you're downloading from can help prevent malware infections, stolen passwords, and unauthorized access to your computer.

Not sure if something you downloaded is legitimate? AM Computers can help.

💻 AM Computers — Service & Repair
📞 845-462-2060
📧 [email protected]

Stay informed. Stay safe online. 🔒💻

09/10/2026

🐌 Is your computer feeling a little slower than it used to?

Long startup times, programs taking forever to open, annoying pop-ups, browser redirects, or a computer that just doesn’t seem to run like it used to can all be signs that it’s time for a cleanup.

At AM Computers, we can check for malware and unwanted programs, clean up unnecessary software, make sure Windows and your drivers are up to date, and look for other issues that may be slowing your computer down.

💻 Computer Service & Repair
📍 Poughkeepsie, NY
📅 By appointment
📞 845-462-2060
📧 [email protected]

Sometimes a good cleanup is all an older computer needs to feel useful again!

09/04/2026

🦠 Is your computer running slow, freezing, or acting strangely?

Viruses, malware, and unwanted programs can seriously impact your computer’s performance — and sometimes put your personal information at risk.

At AM Computers, we can thoroughly scan and clean your PC, remove unwanted threats, and help get it running properly again.

💻 Virus & Malware Removal
🔧 PC Service & Repair
📍 Local, professional service
📞 845-462-2060
📧 [email protected]

Don’t let viruses slow you down — contact AM Computers today!

08/28/2026

💻🎂 FLASHBACK FRIDAY: WINDOWS XP TURNS 25!

Twenty-five years ago this week, on August 24, 2001, Microsoft officially completed Windows XP and released it to PC manufacturers — beginning the journey of what would become one of the most iconic operating systems of all time.

For millions of us, Windows XP defined an era of home computing.

Remember the famous green hill and blue sky? 🌄 The unmistakable startup sound? MSN Messenger? Windows Media Player? Burning CDs? 💿 And, of course, countless games of Solitaire!

Back then, a pretty respectable home computer might have had 256–512 MB of RAM, a 40 GB hard drive and a CD burner. Some of us were even still connecting to the internet through dial-up. 📞🌐

It’s amazing how far computers have come in 25 years.

Today we have solid-state drives, gigabytes of RAM, lightning-fast internet and computers capable of things we could only imagine back in 2001 — but there’s something about Windows XP that still brings back great memories.

So this Flashback Friday, here’s to 25 years of Windows XP! 🥳💻

Were you an XP user? What do YOU remember most about the Windows XP days?

📍 AM Computers – Poughkeepsie, NY
📧 [email protected]
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08/26/2026

💻 Is Your Computer Trying to Tell You Something?

Computers usually give you warning signs before a bigger problem develops. Keep an eye out for:

🐌 Taking much longer than usual to start up
⚠️ Random errors, freezing, or restarting
🌐 Browser redirects, strange pop-ups, or unwanted search pages
🔥 Running unusually hot or the fan constantly racing
💾 Low storage warnings or files taking forever to open
🔋 Battery or charging problems on laptops

Sometimes a little maintenance or an early diagnosis can prevent a much bigger headache later.

If your computer just doesn’t seem to be running the way it used to, AM Computers can take a look and help determine what’s going on.

📍 Local computer service & repair in Poughkeepsie
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🌐 AMComputersNY.com

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