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The latest on cyber security, computer support and small business IT from one of New Jersey and New York’s top managed IT service providers.Do I Need to Install All Those Annoying Updates?
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
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
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...
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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!
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!
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...
Printer/Scanner/Copier/Fax Recommendation – Canon Pixma MX922
Many of my clients ask for recommendations on printers. I set up and troubleshoot a LOT of printers for our clients, and when it comes to inkjet printers, I find Canon machines are generally reliable and easy to set up. So when my Canon Pixma Pro 9000 recently bit the...
We are Not in the Emergency Response Business
Is the headline of this post a shock to you? Perhaps you're thinking, "What are you talking about? You fix computers! Of course you're in the emergency response business." Emergencies are no fun for us, and we suspect they're even less fun for YOU, our dear client. So...
Mac or PC?
Should I buy a PC or a Mac? This is a question many of my clients have asked me. I am not going to write about why one system is better than the other. The purpose of this article is to approach the Mac from the perspective of a long-time PC user. If you come from a...
How to Bring Back the Start Menu on your Windows 8 Computer
If you've bought a new computer recently, you might be getting used to Windows 8, the new operating system from Microsoft. And one question probably burning through you mind is "Where's the 'Start' Button"? The idea of Windows 8 is to make one operating system that...
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