Hi Portland Computer Users,
I want to let you know that the advances of Windows 7, from Windows Vista, are far and beyond those of Windows Vista, from Windows XP.
Whatever your computing needs are, you can do them much easier through Windows 7 than you ever could through Windows Vista. Vista constantly hampers you when you open new programs, want to get rid of programs, change any settings, etc, whereas Windows 7 does not.
It has more security without shoving all the permissions in your face all of the time. Windows 7 is more streamlined and much more user friendly.
So if you are thinking of upgrading from either Windows XP or Windows Vista, then I would HIGHLY RECOMMEND doing the upgrade to Windows 7. It will be worth your while, especially if you have Windows Vista!
~ Gabriele
Friday, January 22, 2010
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Our Brand New Website Is Up!
Hi Portland Computer Users,
We have finished designing, building and uploading our NEW Website, so it is available TO THE MASSES!
Computer Freaks has a whole new face and you will see what I mean when you visit the Website.
Visit Our New Website Here ~ www.thecomputerfreaks.com
We actually built this website on our own using Dreamweaver, so we are very proud of it and it will continue to be updated in the future. Let us know what you think!
~ Gabriele
We have finished designing, building and uploading our NEW Website, so it is available TO THE MASSES!
Computer Freaks has a whole new face and you will see what I mean when you visit the Website.
Visit Our New Website Here ~ www.thecomputerfreaks.com
We actually built this website on our own using Dreamweaver, so we are very proud of it and it will continue to be updated in the future. Let us know what you think!
~ Gabriele
Sunday, January 3, 2010
Internet Explorer vs Mozilla Firefox
Hi Portland Computer Users,
This post is designed to give you some insight on how to browse the web a little safer, a little faster and a lot more in vogue!
Microsoft Internet Explorer has been around since the Internet was invented and became mainstream. This doesn't necessarily mean that it is the best web browser you can use. You don't know how many jobs I have been on where people want their Internet Explorer fixed so they can check their email or surf the web.
That's where Mozilla Firefox comes in! This is the best web browser out there and it is the one I give to all of my customers and recommend to all of my friends and associates.
Why? Because Firefox:
You can find a free download of Mozilla Firefox here -
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/upgrade.html - enjoy!
~ Gabriele
This post is designed to give you some insight on how to browse the web a little safer, a little faster and a lot more in vogue!
Microsoft Internet Explorer has been around since the Internet was invented and became mainstream. This doesn't necessarily mean that it is the best web browser you can use. You don't know how many jobs I have been on where people want their Internet Explorer fixed so they can check their email or surf the web.
That's where Mozilla Firefox comes in! This is the best web browser out there and it is the one I give to all of my customers and recommend to all of my friends and associates.
Why? Because Firefox:
- Is simpler to use than Internet Explorer
- Takes less time to load pages than Internet Explorer
- Has higher security than Internet Explorer
- Is less likely to crash than Internet Explorer
- Will increase your productivity!
You can find a free download of Mozilla Firefox here -
http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/upgrade.html - enjoy!
~ Gabriele
Saturday, January 2, 2010
Happy New Year!
Hi Portland Computer Users,
We want to wish all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2010! Now that the Holidays are over it's time to get back to work and start producing! Nowadays it's virtually impossible to continue working without a computer...
So, in the event that your computer crashes or needs to be repaired you can always CALL US! We will have a Technician out to you ON THE SAME DAY!
Call us at 503-936-6212 or email us at help@thecomputerfreaks.com!
~ Gabriele
We want to wish all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2010! Now that the Holidays are over it's time to get back to work and start producing! Nowadays it's virtually impossible to continue working without a computer...
So, in the event that your computer crashes or needs to be repaired you can always CALL US! We will have a Technician out to you ON THE SAME DAY!
Call us at 503-936-6212 or email us at help@thecomputerfreaks.com!
~ Gabriele
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Protect Your Computer During Winter Weather
Hi Portland Computer Users,
I looked outside this morning and noticed that ice was all over the roads, cars and everything else. As these conditions are dangerous for driving, they can also be dangerous for your computer at home. This is a post giving you some helpful hints in keeping your computer safe this Holiday Season.
All home, desktop computers are plugged in. FACT. Ice build-up and weight on power lines creates power surges and power outages. FACT.
Through the many repairs we have done on people's computers, we have noticed that a majority of the people don't shut down their computer very often. They keep it on with the screen saver, they turn the monitor off, they let it go into Sleep or Hibernate Mode, but they very rarely turn it off.
Based on the two facts above this can prove to be very dangerous for your computer. Anything can happen when a power surge or a power outage occurs and the computer's power is cut unexpectedly. This can include such things as:
The list goes on and on. In order to protect your computer through the icy months we STRONGLY recommend shutting down your computer, when you know you won't use it for at least an hour. When all of the components are off then they can't be interrupted, and possibly damaged, by a power surge or outage.
We hope you will use this information to help keep your computer safe and we wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season!
- Gabriele
I looked outside this morning and noticed that ice was all over the roads, cars and everything else. As these conditions are dangerous for driving, they can also be dangerous for your computer at home. This is a post giving you some helpful hints in keeping your computer safe this Holiday Season.
All home, desktop computers are plugged in. FACT. Ice build-up and weight on power lines creates power surges and power outages. FACT.
Through the many repairs we have done on people's computers, we have noticed that a majority of the people don't shut down their computer very often. They keep it on with the screen saver, they turn the monitor off, they let it go into Sleep or Hibernate Mode, but they very rarely turn it off.
Based on the two facts above this can prove to be very dangerous for your computer. Anything can happen when a power surge or a power outage occurs and the computer's power is cut unexpectedly. This can include such things as:
1. Computer Not Booting Up
2. Data Loss
3. Hardware Malfunction
4. Software Malfunction
5. Motherboard Frying and Not Responding
The list goes on and on. In order to protect your computer through the icy months we STRONGLY recommend shutting down your computer, when you know you won't use it for at least an hour. When all of the components are off then they can't be interrupted, and possibly damaged, by a power surge or outage.
We hope you will use this information to help keep your computer safe and we wish you all a very Happy Holiday Season!
- Gabriele
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Computer Freaks is Open 7 Days a Week
Hi Portland Computer Users,
We know that computers don't break down on a scheduled basis nor do they conveniently stop working between 9 and 5, when most places are open. I want to let you know that we are open and ready to repair your computer at inconvenient times and on the weekends!
Here is our full schedule of operations:
As you can see, we are open on both Saturday AND SUNDAY ALL DAY! So, just in case your computer decides to break down at an inconvenient time you can always call us and we will be ready to come out and get your computer repaired!
You can call us at 503.936.6212 or email us at help@thecomputerfreaks.com and we will come out to you on the SAME DAY YOU CALL!
- Gabriele
We know that computers don't break down on a scheduled basis nor do they conveniently stop working between 9 and 5, when most places are open. I want to let you know that we are open and ready to repair your computer at inconvenient times and on the weekends!
Here is our full schedule of operations:
1. M - F: 9am to 6pm
2. Sat: 10am to 6pm
3. Sun: 10am to 6pm
As you can see, we are open on both Saturday AND SUNDAY ALL DAY! So, just in case your computer decides to break down at an inconvenient time you can always call us and we will be ready to come out and get your computer repaired!
You can call us at 503.936.6212 or email us at help@thecomputerfreaks.com and we will come out to you on the SAME DAY YOU CALL!
- Gabriele
Friday, December 11, 2009
Computer Freaks' Special Offers
Hi Portland Computer Users,
I want to make you aware of the Special Offers we have going on right now. We try to put together great prices for people in the Portland Metro Area, because we know it is NOT FUN when your computer goes down and also, it is NOT FUN to have to pay a bunch of money to get it running again.
For all New Customers we are giving you 10% Off Your First Hour! Remember that this still includes us coming out to your location to either service your computer there or pick it up and drop it back off when it is fixed.
For College Students, we know how important having a computer is nowadays so we put together a Special Offer just for you. Right now we are giving all College Students 25% Off Your First Hour! You get your computer repaired and put some money back into your pocket.
For more information on our these offers you can visit the Special Offers page on our website at - www.thecomputerfreaks.com/SpecialOffers.html.
- Gabriele
I want to make you aware of the Special Offers we have going on right now. We try to put together great prices for people in the Portland Metro Area, because we know it is NOT FUN when your computer goes down and also, it is NOT FUN to have to pay a bunch of money to get it running again.
For all New Customers we are giving you 10% Off Your First Hour! Remember that this still includes us coming out to your location to either service your computer there or pick it up and drop it back off when it is fixed.
For College Students, we know how important having a computer is nowadays so we put together a Special Offer just for you. Right now we are giving all College Students 25% Off Your First Hour! You get your computer repaired and put some money back into your pocket.
For more information on our these offers you can visit the Special Offers page on our website at - www.thecomputerfreaks.com/SpecialOffers.html.
- Gabriele
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