There was a time when owners of Apple computing devices did not have to bother with tuning up or optimizing their operating systems. Apple used to put its operating systems on chips instead of on hard disks, but that was a long time ago. These days, only certain iOS products such as the iPhone and…
If you own a desktop, laptop or tablet is running Microsoft Windows 10 in Apple Valley or Victorville, the chances are that you have heard about the Anniversary Update. [su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]The free Windows 10 upgrade is officially over for most users, which means that you may have to pay for a new installation. If this…
[su_note note_color=”#F4f4f4″]A recent photograph featuring a portable computer used by Mark Zuckerberg, co-founder and CEO of Facebook, is sparking discussion about computer security. A casual photo taken at Facebook’s headquarters in California revealed that Mr. Zuckerberg places masking tape over the camera lens and microphone port of his laptop at work.[/su_note] Naturally, hackers would love…
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…
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…
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…
FBI MoneyPak Virus – it is a scam. If you have encountered this virus DO NOT send money. The Virus looks very official, but there are a few things that people should consider. First, the FBI does not have the power to charge fines. That is a power that is reserved for courts of law.…
[su_quote]A Plus Computers updates the age old question which is better; Hunting for a virus removal program or taking your computer to the computer shop for virus removal?[/su_quote] The Online Solution There are hundreds if not thousands of programs out there that claim to be able to remove virus and malware from computers. Some of…
These days, it seems everyone in the Apple Valley and Victorville area needs a computer for something. Whether you’re a child playing a game or doing homework, or an adult engaging in high tech video production, life without a computer can seem like not much of a life. But what kind of computer or computers…
