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Best computer maintenance tips for Apple and Windows

The best computer maintenance tips for windows and apple

Performing regular maintenance on your work computers is critical for ensuring they continue to function properly. A slow, laggy computer can result in lost work and a decrease in employee productivity, which can come at a big cost for a business and create a poor customer experience. 

The top 3 time saving apps for your computer

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We’re always being asked the best programs for time saving online, so here are 3 of our faves. Enjoy!

Computer Induced Medical Problems & How to Avoid Them

It’s now common knowledge that posture and ergonomics are a very important part of avoiding RSI and other computer-use related injuries but after a chance search I found out there is a lot more we need to be wary of.

5 Smart Steps to Avoid Computer Corrosion

5 Smart Steps To Avoid Computer Corrosion

Whether you prefer a laptop or a desktop your PC is affected by its environment. While overly dry conditions can cause static electricity in your computer’s components, excessively humid conditions can cause faster corrosion and internal damage.

Love your Laptop :: 4 Steps to Prolonging Laptop Life

Your laptop battery charges whenever your computer is plugged into external power through an AC Adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off.

3 Key Home Desktop Computer Safety Tips

3 Key Home Desktop Computer Safety Tips

Safely using your desktop will help ensure that the computer works properly, and you don’t get injured. Improper use or not being aware of safety issues can cause your desktop irreparable damage. These tips will help you stay productive and safe no matter where you are working.

PC Pitstop Computer Manual & Service Planner :: Making IT Easy for YOU

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We are so excited to finally have our PC Pitstop Computer Manual & Service Planner in store for everyone who receives any service from PC Pitstop! So many of you have been wanting something like this and it will definitely make life easier for a lot of businesses and families!

Why You Would Need a Data Transfer or Recovery?

faulty 3.5" Mechanical Hard Drive with data being recovered with PC-3000 Data Recovery System

PC Pitstop can transfer your data (documents, pictures, music) but not programs (software, downloads, etc). Your original installation media is required to install programs on another computer. PC Pitstop, by law, cannot install counterfeit software.

PC Pitstop Specialty Lessons

PC Pitstop Specialty Lessons

Stop banging your head on the desk trying to figure that pesky computer problem and ask for a Specialty Lesson from your PC Pitstop Trained Technician.

Learn the Lingo :: Computing Acronyms

Learn the Lingo :: Computing Acronyms

We try to SPEEK NO GEEK but if your PC Pitstop Trained Technician uses language you don’t quite understand, just ask him to explain the lingo and he’ll happily talk you through it!

Doomsday for XP :: You could be under attack right now!

Windows-XP-End

Microsoft first said it was planning to end support for Windows XP in 2007. It has since been warning consumers and businesses an upgrade is necessary to keep their computers from being run over by a train of malicious software, or malware.

The Importance of Backing Up Your Technology

The Importance of Backing Up Your Technology

Backing up is crucial. Backing up at the basic level involves the act of copying all your important files to a separate external device that can easily be taken off site with you each day for security measures in business or easily accessible during an evacuation for home users, keeping precious data and memories safe and saving you time, money and tears.