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What does my hard drive sound mean? Find out what your hard drive issue is by sound. And see if it’s still recoverable.
October 15th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanDon’t guess what’s wrong with your computer, hard drive, or external hard drive. You can figure it out what your hard drive issue by its sound. Yes, the clicking noise is the most feared kind, but there are plenty of other noises a hard drive can make when failing. Why should you care? You’ll at…
Cisco Certification Exams – Program & Specialization Paths
October 11th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanCisco is one of the world’s leading networking companies, the networking solutions that they provide are used in almost all organizations. The procedures and processes that Cisco has introduced are considered to be the backbone of networking. No matter what kind of problem your network has, Cisco will always be able to give you a…
An alternative phone to the iPhone or Samsung Galaxy, Huawei’s Honor – Honor 8X vs iPhone XS Max
October 11th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanThis past month, my wife’s family came to visit us from Israel. As typical when they visit, they are looking to upgrade their iPhones or iPads since it’s much cheaper to buy them in the United States than in Israel. This year, instead of upgrading to the latest and greatest Apple device, Honor was the…
Where to Fix Your Dell Laptop – Looking for Dell Certified Laptop Repair? – Should I have Dell fix it or go to a big chain store or go local?
October 10th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanHere’s the situation: Your Dell laptop isn’t working that way it should. Maybe it stopped powering up or maybe it is slower than normal. Whatever the case, it needs to be fixed. You have options. Should you go to Dell to get it fixed? Should you seek out a Dell certified laptop repair center? Should…
Windows 10 October Windows Update – Should you Install it? – Will it Delete My Files? – How to Recover My Files After?
October 9th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanA new Windows update is out. It’s the Windows 10 October 2018 Update, or known as version 1809. Twice a year, Microsoft rolls out a chock-full of installs in its updates which is knows as the twice a year major Windows updates. From experience, we see tons of customers walking into our Windows laptop repair…
3 Easy Steps to be more secure online – a Computer Security Guideline from New York Computer Help
October 2nd, 2018 by Joe SilvermanWe are now in a world where someone doesn’t have to just guess your password. An unsecure Chrome browser or a random virus can all of a sudden allow someone to access your bank accounts. Your identity could be compromised with one open vulnerability. So, you shouldn’t go hiding under the covers and go in…
When should you open your laptop during the computer repair diagnosis process? – A laptop repair tip
September 12th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanOur laptop repair technicians always has to answer this question, “When should I open up the customer’s laptop?” Or “Do I need to open up this laptop to diagnose it?” Now, this is a question being posed by the tech. 95% of our techs love opening up laptops for pure joy and geekdom, but there…
Best way to get my Microsoft Surface fixed? – Microsoft Surface screen glass repair / replacement service
July 11th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanIt’s been a year since I’ve checked in on Microsoft regarding their Microsoft Surface repair process. You can call this my own Michael Moore investigation of the doomed service offered by Microsoft. For years, we all know Big Brother Microsoft was like the slow grandfather of the industry, doing just enough to stay afloat financially…
Best Father’s Day Gadget Gift: 3 in 1 Luggage Strap with TSA Lock and Built-in Digital Scale
May 30th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanEvery year, I scour the gadget sites to find the best digital product. This one is just in time for Father’s Day among many other occasions to come. It’s the 3-in-1 Luggage strap by The VIP Stuff. Big deal, right? Wrong! For years, I’ve seen these luggage straps where they will act as a way…
No more space in your Gmail inbox? – Here’s what to do – a New York Computer Help email tip
May 9th, 2018 by Joe SilvermanGmail is free, right? Well, heck yeah! And you’ll even be rewarded with more space as you use Gmail longer and longer. If you were one of the first to use Gmail, you probably have smurfloads of space. Otherwise, you are at least dealt 15GB of free space. But, if you’re an email hoarder, you…
