1. Make sure your wireless antenna is plugged in (desktop), and turned on (laptop/desktop). More in section X1.
2. Disconnect and reconnect to your wireless network, by clicking on the signal-strength indicator, selecting your network, and clicking "disconnect". Wait a few seconds, repeat, and click "connect". 3. Does you wireless signal-strength indicator have an exclamation point on it? This usually indicates a software problem, and/or a problem with your access point. More information in section X3. 4. Tried everything so far, but no luck? This can happen when the network settings or driver associated with a particular adapter have been modified. This usually happens as a result of a virus or malware infection. The quickest thing you can do is uninstall the wireless adapter. Refer to section X4. 5. If none of the previous methods have resolved your problem, you may have a malware / virus infection, or your hardware may be failing. Contact a local expert for further assistance. If you would like to troubleshoot further, please refer to our virus removal guide. We hope this has been helpful. Happy computing! Click "Read More" for sections X1-X4
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We know the difference. It's time to give you some pointers. Many customers don't know what to look for in a company when getting their computer(s) repaired.
Often they will settle for what appears to be the best value. Unfortunately, this also means that morally questionable tactics could be used to take advantage of the customer. Here's one example: A customer calls around, and finds that Johnny's fix it shop is only charging $49 for virus removal. This is in comparison to others that charge anywhere from $79-295. What should be immediately apparent is that their prices are no where near the going rates of other companies, and this in itself should raise a red flag. No matter how much they try to make their service sound great, be extremely skeptical. They're most likely that cheap for a reason- because they don't value their own abilities enough to ask for more money. At the other end of the spectrum, you've got a company who claims to be professional, asking an arm and a leg for the repairs- stay away from them also. This usually implies some form of "professional arrogance" and they are also not in-touch with their surroundings. What you want is a company that is competitively priced. But is the price alone enough for you to make a selection? Of course not. Once you narrow your search down to a few local companies who seem reasonable, give them a call and... ASK QUESTIONS. Don't be afraid to take up their time. This is an opportunity for you to see how they treat their customers. The more questions you ask, the more informed you will be not only about how they will go about the repairs, but also how they react to answering a ton of questions (Most computer technicians will really show their true colors in this situation). If you can find a company that values your time as much as theirs, and isn't afraid to tell you exactly what they're going to do with your computer, you have a winner. Once you feel confident they are the right fit for you, tell them you'll call back and google their company name. If you can find reviews, check them out. If you can't, that could mean that people haven't had a good enough experience to take the time out of their day to help spread good intel about the company, or that it wasn't bad enough to smear their reputation- if this is true, use your instinct or choose another company you're comfortable with that has good reviews. After you feel you've made the right choice, and hopefully it's us, you should be in good hands. If you'd ever like to compare prices, methods, and company mojo, give us a call, we're always here to help. Fact: Installing "tune-up" software is known to put you at risk, and usually makes your computer run even slower.Why? Because malware "activists" know you're willing to try just about anything. Let's uncover some effective, and free tools you can use to reclaim your computer's true potential.The following software products are designed to:
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Fortunately for you, we have! You know we don't like to beat around the bush, right? So let's get to it. Our stance: Utilizing good, anti-virus software in this day and age, is extremely important. What most people don't know: Many commercial products are mostly fluff- they spend a ton of money on marketing something that barely does what it's supposed to, and they sell a ton of it. Don't buy the hype, get something that performs. We're here to cut through the confusion and give you our personal favorites. |
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