Just Computers Technology Center

06/18/2026

Quote of the day (from an out-of-state repair center): "Cloning a storage drive is difficult and expensive." To which I need to address: It's neither!

We can clone your old computer to a new computer, have it look just like the old one with all your software and data (pictures, documents, etc.) just as it was on the old machine. We upgrade you to the latest Windows and you pick up right where you left off - except in a new computer!

Or, if you need a bigger storage drive, we clone the small drive to a bigger drive and nothing is lost. The Windows installation remains intact along with all your stuff - except now you have more room.

Let us make the switch for you. Don't settle for less than the best.

Note: a 32bit operating system cannot be upgraded to Windows 11 since Windows 11 is only 64bit. So, a clone/upgrade is not possible under this condition.

05/21/2026

This is a prime example of Phishing. We do not have an account with this outfit yet they are requesting a copy of my 'merchant statement' as if I owe this to them. It's a sales scheme that wants to get you to switch credit card processing companies and they're being slick about it. It's best to report this as phishing to your email provider, then move on with your day.

04/30/2026

04/22/2026

"It was just a drop or two of liquid". - I hear this a lot.

This is the trackpad from a MacBook. The keyboard and trackpad no longer work. Upon inspection: Liquid damage was found on the trackpad components, corrosion evident. Unfortunately, after cleaning, the trackpad was still non-functional due to damaged components. A new trackpad and cable were installed to resolve the issue. Fortunately, this repair had a happy ending.

Please: keep liquids away from all electronics, especially $1500 MacBooks.

When liquid gets in: Turn it off and bring it in right away. Rice is not the answer. Neither is heating up the computer. The liquid needs to be removed and the area cleaned or else it will just continue to get worse over time.

Worst liquid: Beer. Beer will destroy your components in a matter of hours. Don't beer and compute.

01/30/2026

Thanks Apple. That ‘learn more’ link was chock full of … nothing.

01/05/2026

DON'T WAIT! Once it's gone ... it's gone. Back.It.Up!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas everyone!

12/24/2025

We will be closed from December 25 until January 1 for end of year maintenance and upgrades, and to catch our breath from a crazy year.

We will open again January 2 for regular business hours.

Thanks for a great year and may your computers be merry and bright 😀