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Our Policies on Data

by Roberta | Nov 4, 2013 | News

Your data is precious, and we treat it that way. As I frequently tell my clients, you can throw your computer out the window and buy a new one, but if your data disappears, you may be out of luck. This is why we recommend always backing up your data. If you do not...

Old Computers Are Not Old Houses

by Roberta | Sep 11, 2013 | News, Tech Tips for Small Business

A new client contacted me recently to ask if I could resolve an error with his MSN software. In addition he was getting some error messages which indicated some possible operating system corruption. I wrote back to ask him how old the computer was. The answer shocked...

The Case of the Illegal Characters

by Roberta | Aug 2, 2013 | News, Tech Tips for Small Business

More and more businesses and residential users are using both Macs and PCs. If you transfer files across platforms, you should be aware that there are certain characters that you may use in Mac file names that you cannot use in PC file names. If you use these...

Remote Wipe for Laptops – Is it Worth It?

by Roberta | Jul 12, 2013 | News, Tech Tips for Small Business

Most smart phones now have a feature to wipe your data remotely in case the phone is lost or stolen. Now some companies are offering such a service for your laptop in case it goes missing. Is it worth paying a monthly fee for such a service? A big problem with remote...

Do I Need to Install All Those Annoying Updates?

by Roberta | Jun 20, 2013 | Cybersecurity, News, Tech Tips for Small Business

A Valued Client recently asked whether all the software updates offered to PC users are really necessary. "Do I really want or need version 5.2.1.1.1 ???? Every single time? Windows, Adobe, Apple, Java, Office, etc. etc… And why does my computer want to tie up...

Browse More Safely with OpenDNS

by Roberta | Jun 4, 2013 | News

Ever wonder how, when you type a web site address, your web browser knows where to go? It's not like there's a tiny mailman in your computer that knows where to deliver your request. DNS (“domain name system”) servers are servers on the internet that convert domain...

Watch Out for Sneaky Program Installations

by Roberta | May 20, 2013 | News, Tech Tips for Small Business

Please be careful, when downloading/installing software or software updates, that you uncheck any “also install …” boxes. Even legitimate program updates, such as Java, now contain unnecessary and often bothersome software along with the critical program update. For...

Share the Love

by Roberta | May 13, 2013 | News

Some things are just too good to keep secret, and we hope you agree with us that New York Geek Girls Computer Services is one of them. If you're happy with our service and want to share your good fortune with others, please consider submitting a testimonial on our web...

Put Your Business in the Spotlight!

by Roberta | Apr 20, 2013 | News

In future issues of our blog and newsletter, we will be highlighting some of the good work our business and non-profit clients do. If you would like for your business to be featured, please get in touch with us! Gain valuable exposure for your organization at no cost...

We’ll be at Rutgers University Geek Week!

by Roberta | Apr 11, 2013 | News

I'm honored to have been asked to appear on the Nerd Girls Panel at Rutgers University Geek Week. I'll be participating in the Nerd Girl Panel, April 15th from 6:30pm to 8pm. Admission to the panel is free so stop by if you are near New Brunswick, NJ. Back for a...