If you bring a personal computing device to A Plus Computer in Apple Valley this year, chances are that you will require a computer repair service related to the Windows operating system. According to a recent press release published by a national computer repair chain, the most common problem reported by their customers thus far…
Compared to desktops, smartphones and tablets, laptops and hybrids such as certain Microsoft Surface devices tend to be more prone to potential damage and failure. The portability and design of laptops somehow elicit rougher handling and exposure to harsh conditions. In Apple Valley and other communities in the High Desert, laptops are often exposed to…
At some point in the life of a new desktop or laptop PC, its operational speed and overall performance will begin to lag. Inevitably, the operating system and hard drive will become burdened with software applications, games, documents, photographs, music, videos, and background processes that will strip away the original speed of the device in…
In the world of personal computing, you often get what you pay for. We live in an era that is being propelled by a consumer electronics revolution; entry level smartphones and tablets can be found on store shelves for less than $100, and a similar situation can be observed in relation to the desktop and…
Of all the New Year’s resolutions you can think about for 2017, one of the most important should be to make your personal and business computing devices safer throughout the year. Here are some useful recommendations from the computer security specialists at A Plus Computers in Apple Valley: Tech Support Phone Calls from Microsoft Since…
An embarrassing investigation by two television news stations is making computer owners in Apple Valley and the High Desert happy to have local repair shops. Malware Installed by Unethical PC Repairs It all started in the middle of November when an investigative journalism team based in Seattle purchased six new computers and took them to…
Did you know? If you use a desktop, laptop or tablet in Apple Valley or elsewhere in the High Desert, you are more likely to fall prey to certain types of malware, specifically browser modifiers, adware and Trojan horse attacks. Such is the information compiled by Microsoft in its 2015 Security Intelligence Report, which analyzes…
It has been a few years since tech giant Google introduced its Chromebook initiative; since then, several school districts in California and other states have adopted Chromebook as their new personal computer solution for students. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The classrooms using Chromebooks these days find them to be a nice alternative to the Macs, iPads and PCs…
Two of the most insidious cyber threats in history are evolving and getting more sophisticated. According to Kaspersky Lab, a renowned Internet security firm, cyber espionage outfits that work on behalf of governments are either targeting individuals for additional profit or selling kits to cybercrime groups. The name of the latest cyber threat reported by…
