Onsite PC & Laptop Repair Portland Metro Area

Laptop Disk Maintenance, Laptop Backup

Laptop Computer Tech — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Normal Schedule: How much work are you willing to lose? Having a backup is about making the time you have put into your computer SAFE. It’s not really about your information– it’s about your time. How much time did you put into the work files? How much time will you spend re-creating the files that you need again? We don’t like it either, but hard drives fail. We can help recover data from a hard drive failure in Portland– but the easiest route is to have a reasonable backup plan. It doesn’t need to be complicated or expensive. We provide PC backup service and supply PC backup training. We can’t try and tell you here how to backup, though it is fairly simple work. What we can say is that we’ve learned that your computing environment is much more unique than you might suspect. Call us for some help backing up.

Just good quality Laptop Service and Laptop Repair in Portland Oregon.

Free Anti-Adware

Laptop Computer Tech — Tue, 04 Mar 2008 14:57:55 +0000

Lavasoft makes a great product called Adaware that can help to keep your internet use trouble-free. Get it Here.

MyTechPDX removes adware in the Portland area and installs free adware removal tools for customers who prefer assistance.

Mozilla Firefox

Laptop Computer Tech — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 14:58:46 +0000

The free, open source software for web browsing. It’s safe, it’s free, it’s easier. Get It Here. Our techs can install Mozilla Firefox and configure Firefox Plugins in the Portland area for customers who prefer assistance.

Just good quality computer help in Portland.

Mozilla Thunderbird

Laptop Computer Tech — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 14:59:43 +0000

The free, safe open-source e-mail client Get It Here

We install Mozilla Thunderbird and Firefox software in the Portland area for customer who prefer assistance.

Disk Maintenance, Cleanup

Laptop Computer Tech — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 02:11:09 +0000

Normal Schedule: Monthly. Windows computers have included a disk cleanup tool for more than 10 years. Sounds impressive but most people never find it! Try clicking “Start” “Programs” “Accessories” “System Tools” “Disk Cleanup”. The tool checks all of the usual locations for files that have been left behind and are no longer needed.

Like most computer professionals, we remove temp files manually during routine maintenance.

Just good quality tech help in Portland Oregon.

Software Updates

Laptop Computer Tech — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:59:38 +0000

Normal Schedule: Daily. Windows automatic updates should be turned on. But Windows is only one of software packages installed on a PC. Other programs that you use also have regular updates published by the maker. For many people, it’s a little complicated to: go through all the software on your computer… and research the available updates… and then correctly install the updates. An annual PC tuneup is a convenient way to keep your computer functioning well. MyTechPDX provides inexpensive software update services and PC cleaning maintenance. Just good quality tech support in Portland Oregon.

Virus Scanning, Virus Removal

Laptop Computer Tech — Fri, 04 Jan 2008 01:45:53 +0000

Normal Schedule: Daily. All computers should have an anti-virus program installed and correctly configured to scan your computer. Virus scanning should be configured to be an “always-on” program PLUS complete scans of your hard drive. If you suspect a virus infection in your PC, call us for fast, friendly virus removal and expert virus prevention.

Just good quality computer help in Portland Oregon.

Free Software?

Laptop Repair Tech — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 14:46:47 +0000

There is a almost unbelievable number of FREE software programs available for Portland home computer users and Portland business. If you have a new need and are thinking of buying software, there may be a free alternative for what you want to do.

Keep in mind that some free programs are absolutely the best– you can’t buy better.

Yes, we do install free software in the Portland area for customers who prefer assistance, but often you can do it yourself.

Give us a call– we’ll help you to sort out the difference. (503) 936-6680
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Disk Maintenance, Defragmentation

Laptop Computer Tech — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 02:15:20 +0000

Normal Schedule: None. Yeah! Disk defragmentation is largely not required, except in the case where you need some speed. It might help programs to start more quickly if you defrag your hard drive in slightly older computers. This procedure is best done AFTER a backup and AFTER the disk cleanup.

Just good quality computer help in Portland Oregon.

Adware, Spyware, Malware Removal

Laptop Computer Tech — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 01:52:17 +0000

Normal Schedule: Once a Week. If your scans typically show minimal results, you can reduce this frequency to once a month. There are a number of free programs available to remove adware, spyware and malware. The free programs are terrific solutions, but they aren’t automatic- you have to run the program with a couple of mouse clicks. There are also automatic protections, but these have the disadvantage of being paid on a subscription style basis: you must pay each year. For some older computers, the “always-on protection from paid programs can slow your computer down.

We’ll help you navigate the free choices, and the not-so-free. Just good quality computer help in Portland.