Virus:

“a segment of self-replicating code planted illegally in a computer program, often to damage or shut down a system or network.”

Viruses by definition are simply computer codes that replicate and cause damage. This can entail just about any kind of infection that can be found on a computer. However, this at one time referred to a more simple infection that did only as the definition states. These days there are so many sub-categories that what most customers know as a “virus” doesn’t even truly exist anymore. For instance, it is very rare to see any user created data damaged by an infection. That means the days of having a word document infected by a virus (for example) are gone. Newer infections may damage or alter other files such as windows system files or other start up programs. These are a fraction of cases, and also the hardest to clean by normal methods.

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There are a lot of terms used loosely when it comes to computer infections. The most commonly used term is Virus. Actually, this is the least found infection these days. Next is the term Spyware, used to describe what actually a wide range of infections is. The next series of articles will take a look at the differences and accurate terminology of computer infections. The first article will be on virus infections.

Here’s  a list of the articles to come in the next few days:

• Virus
• Spyware
• Trojan
• Rootkit
• Worms
• Malware

I hope these articles will help you understand what some of the common computer technology terms really mean to you and to your computer technician. Learning the differences and knowing how they work can help you identify and avoid these threats. Stay tuned, and thanks for reading!

Brad Button

We decided its time to make a post on a question I am asked every day:

“What kind of computer should I get, how much should I pay?”

I’m going to answer this assuming a couple things – You, the reader, are asking this question from an average computer user standpoint. You mainly type a document here and there, check your email and surf web pages. In other words, “the basics”. With that in mind, the following recommendations are my personal views and may not reflect other techs views or Computer Doctors. As always if you have questions on any of these suggestions call us!

First off, most computers only last around 5 to 6 years before major problems occur. This generally applies whether you spend $2000.00 on a computer or $500.00 (usually regardless of brand). Next, most computer makers do not manufacture the parts inside Desktops (with laptops and netbooks this isn’t always the case). What that means to you is the brand you had a bad experience with in the past most likely had nothing to do with the brand at all, so don’t be afraid to try another Dell, HP, Gateway etc. I will admit there are many features that will cause one brand to stand out over the other, in this case though we are looking at a price point and consumer standpoint where those features matter very little or not at all.

Now on to the advice!

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I know a lot of you have noticed that we closed our storefront location in the Creekwood Shopping Center and have called me, but to those of you that haven’t – let me assure you that we are still around!

We have gone back to being a mobile only business, and will come to you to work on your computer on-site. You don’t have to take your computer anywhere; our technicians will come to wherever you are!

Give me a call anytime and I can schedule a service call for you, or check out our Services page for more information.

Thanks, Jeanette