Up until the mid-1990s, the computer repair industry in California and across the United States was mostly a local affair. The most common business model for computer repair shops was largely independent and geared towards serving a few bordering communities; such is the case with A Plus Computer, which serves Apple Valley, Victorville, Hesperia and…
The last couple of years have been filled with success for tech giant Microsoft, and Windows 10 has played a major part in this regard. The company’s strategy to gain operating system market share has worked wonders; as a result, many users in Apple Valley and Victorville now have Windows 10 on their desktops, laptops,…
With each new version of the revolutionary iPhone, tech giant Apple proves why this device continues to be one of the most popular in the world. The iPhone keeps getting more advanced and sophisticated, but this does not mean that it is impervious to technical issues. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]At the Genius Bars of Apple Stores everywhere,…
Since last year, tech giant Microsoft has been on a mission to remain the absolute leader of the operating system (OS) market. With Windows 10, the company made famous by former CEO and co-founder Bill Gates is on track to asserting OS dominance not only on desktops and laptops but also mobile devices. Microsoft Windows…
If you live in Apple Valley, Victorville or elsewhere in the High Desert region, there is a very good chance that you currently own, or are thinking about getting an Android-powered device. The Thrill of New Android Smartphone Devices Whenever you get a smartphone, tablet, set-top box, TV stick, or any other device that runs…
Many trends come and go in personal computing, but many of them stick around long enough to become paradigms. Mobile devices are good examples in this regard; smartphones and tablets are quickly replacing laptops and netbooks, and they can actually replace desktops in some cases. Smartwatches and other wearable computing devices are still in the…
Thanks to the wonders of computer networking these days, residents of Apple Valley and Victorville do not always have to bring their desktops, laptops or tablets to our shop for repair. Depending on the issues, a remote access session can solve the problem while the devices and users stay home. The Development of Remote Access…
Microsoft has done it again. With Windows 10 clearly on track to becoming the most popular operating system in the world, the number of computer and mobile users who complain about performance issues is increasing. The Migration Towards Windows 10 The staggering adoption rate of Windows 10 can be pinpointed to a couple of factors: First…
One of the most important aspects of computer operations whether in a personal environment or a business environment is data backup. The importance of data backup can never be overstated. There are numerous reasons why data backup is important. However, one of the most important is the need to have at least one additional copy…
