Diagnosing Windows 10 Performance Issues | Apple Valley Computer Upgrades

Diagnosing Windows 10 Performance Issues

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…

Backing Up Personal Data Has Never Been Easier | Apple Valley Computer Security

Backing up Personal Data Has Never Been Easier

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…

The Basics of Keeping Your Computer Equipment Clean | Victorville Maintenance

The Basics of Keeping Your Computer Equipment Clean

Spring cleaning is something that we often neglect to apply to our computer equipment. These days, when we talk about the need to keep our computers clean, we often refer to scanning our operating systems for spyware, browser extensions, hijackers, and unnecessary processes that load at startup or else continuously run from memory. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]Keeping…

Hard Drive Encryption and Permanent File Deletion | Victorville Data Backup

Hard Drive Encryption and Permanent File Deletion

Electronic file encryption is a topic that has been making news headlines lately. Apple Valley and Victorville residents who have been following the outcome of the horrific terrorist attack in nearby San Bernardino are by now familiar with the efforts by law enforcement to access the files inside the computers and mobile devices left behind…

Breathing New Life Into Old Computers | Victorville PC Maintenance & Repair

Breathing New Life into Old Computers

Not long ago, tech analysts pondered whether the phenomenon known as Moore’s Law was finally slowing down after more than four infallible decades. Moore’s Law refers to a 1965 article written by Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel. Moore was a semiconductor visionary who reasoned that exponential growth of microprocessors will have a downward effect on…

Computer and Network Security Concerns for 2016 | A Plus Computer Solutions

Computer and Network Security Concerns for 2016

Over the last couple of years, the shadowy world of cybercrime has expanded and increased in terms of its reach and potential for harm. Whereas 2014 was notorious for spectacular data breaches by hacking outfits that stole personal data from massive databases, 2015 will be remembered as a year when the vulnerability of the Internet…

Why Custom Computers Are Making a Comeback | Victorville PC Center

Why Custom Computers Are Making a Comeback

“I’m going to get a new computer” is a simple New Year’s resolution to make; however, once the time comes when a purchasing decision must be made, the various choices require some level of consideration. The sheer amount of choices and different configurations can be overwhelming, which is why custom computer builders expect a resurgence…

Home Networking Trends for 2016 | Apple Valley Home Computer Setup

Home Networking Trends for 2016

By virtue of being home to Silicon Valley, California is one of the most connected regions of the world, and Apple Valley is no exception. Virtually every other household from here to Victorville has some sort of network installed within, and in some cases the connections and devices are very sophisticated. Networking is More Crucial…