Computer MOT & Tune Up
Just like you might get yourself an annual medical check up to avoid or keep disease in check, an occasional computer tune-up can help you avoid costly laptop repairs or desktop repairs in the future.
You may get a card in the mail or a phone call reminding you that you need to make an appointment for an annual physical check up or that it's time to get your car serviced. Unfortunately, there is no built-in reminder in you laptop or desktop PC to remind you to look after the health of your computer.
Laptops have become very popular due to their portability and convenience. In fact, some people would sooner part with their shoes than their laptops! They hold our music, photos, business and personal documents and are our window to the rest of the world. We can even hold business meetings through our laptops while we travel from one place to another! All these advantages have made our lives more easily managed but it also means that our laptops can become clogged with unwanted or obsolete files and software. It can be infected with malware and spyware, slowing it down and compromising your personal information. The same thing applies to desktop computers in your home or office.
ing a tune up for your computer is a lot like getting your car serviced and can save you a lot of money you might have to spend on laptop repairs or desktop repairs. Our professional computer engineers will take a look at your operating system, your software and your hardware to make sure that they are functioning as they should.
One of the most important aspects of a tune-up is checking for viruses and spyware and removing them. Many people don't realize that having anti-virus software can't always protect them from all the onslaughts their computer is subjected to every time they open an attachment or surf the internet. New viruses and other malware are being developed on a daily basis for no other reason than to cause you misery both personal and financial. It is inevitable that something will get through your defenses and many times only an experienced computer technician can spot the intrusion and remove it.
Another advantage of having a regular tune up to prevent laptop repairs and desktop repairs is that you'll get back a squeaky clean computer both inside and out. Our technicians will remove the outside cover and make sure it's free of dust and dirt. The inside of your computer will be cleaned with sterile compressed air and the blades of the circulation fan will be wiped. You'd be surprised how much dust, dirt and particulates can build up inside your computer tower even though it has a cover. Even laptops can build up gunk in their outside connections and USB ports.
We will also advise you on upgrades that will improve the performance of your computer. You may not need any upgrades but if you do, we'll tell you the advantages, drawbacks and cost of an upgrade. One of the services included in the tune-up is checking for free manufacturer upgrades for your drivers, browser, BIOS and motherboard; if you can benefit from hardware or software upgrades we will discuss it with you. Many times people think they need laptop repairs or desktop repairs when all they really need is a free driver upgrade or an inexpensive hardware or software upgrade.
Some people, in an attempt to be frugal, skip an annual tune-up in favor of cheap advertised software that claims to clean up and speed up their computer. The only things most of these programs speed up is the transfer of money from your wallet to theirs! In many cases this type of software actually slows your computer down and causes a whole new set of problems! In fact, you may actually need laptop repairs or desktop repairs by the time you are finished fighting with these software packages.
At 369 Computers we are proud of our laptop repairs and desktop repairs; if we can't fix it, we don't charge you. Call or come in today to get your laptop or desktop computer tune-up and enjoy increased speed and function.
