Nick Fotache

Three Ways a Pirated Version of Windows Can Cost Your Business Money

As a computer consultant for many small businesses in my area, there is one problem I see time and again. Business owners, trying to minimize expenses wherever possible, opt to use pirated versions of Windows and other software packages. Their line of thinking is understandable… why pay a few hundred dollars for something you can easily acquire for free? Below I’m going to... (posted by Nick 1 year 54 days ago.)

5 Tips to Keep Your Computer Smooth, Fast, and Problem Free

Your computer, much like your car, needs continual maintenance in order to keep running smooth, fast, and problem free. Below we’re going to list 5 simple tips that are quick and easy to perform and will ensure a longer computer lifespan and more enjoyable computer experience. 1). Defragment the Hard Drive While some find this step to be quite obvious, most don’t really... (posted by Nick 1 year 77 days ago.)

What to Look For When Buying a New Laptop

The price of laptops has gone down tremendously over the last few years. Not too long ago a decent laptop would easily have set you back a few thousand dollars. These days, you can pick up a good laptop for as low as $500.00 at your local Walmart. But with thousands of laptops to choose from, and more coming out every week, how do you pick the one that’s right for you? Below are 5 tips to help you make... (posted by Nick 1 year 79 days ago.)

The Importance of Data Backup - Including 3 Tips for Backing Up Your Important Files and Documents

All hard drives fail eventually. It’s not a matter of “if” but “when” A report from Google’s data centers in 2007 indicated that consumer-grade hard drives fail at a rate of 7% per year. That’s one out of fourteen hard drives every single year! Most of us use computers to store important files and documents... (posted by Nick 1 year 94 days ago.)