How to Back Up Your Data

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Treat your computer as though you’re a dancer at a hip hop concert. Back it up. There are hundreds of reasons why you might lose your files. You could have a virus, a hacker, your computer could be too dusty. While there are ways of preventing these, you should also have a plan B, and that’s data backup.
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Summer Mega Mixer – 7/16!

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We're looking forward to tomorrow's great event -- the Summer Mega Mixer with several chamber of commerce members from Crockett, Hercules, Rodeo, El Sobrante, Martinez, Pinole, Richmond, and the Hispanic Chamber of Contra Costa! Join us from 5:30-7:30pm at The Old Homestead in Crockett, CA. The event is free and there will be food tastings, a no host bar and tons of raffle prizes!
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Shout-out from Chevron Richmond

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Nerd Crossing Computer Services was featured in the latest issue of Chevron’s Richmond Today! We are so thrilled to be your go-to computer repair shop in Richmond and look forward to serving the community further. If you would like to participate in any of the nonprofits and community organizations we assist, please do not hesitate to contact us. Every little bit of help makes a whole world of difference to those who are in need!



Signs You’ve Been Hacked

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To start this off, it’s important to note that if you do discover any of the following signs, you should contact Nerd Crossing immediately. Being hacked is serious business and it could cost you big time. Your computer could break, costing you all your files. Your bank account could be wiped out. Your personal information could be sold online. We’ve discussed how to protect yourself from malware and viruses (link), but here is how you can actually tell if your computer has been hijacked. 
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Have a Nerdy Independence Day!

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Happy Independence Day! The offices of Nerd Crossing Computer Services will be closed on Friday, 7/4 and Saturday 7/5 so we can celebrate with fireworks and BBQs. We’ll also be keeping the party going next week on our Facebook and Twitter pages with a new Caption This Contest, so stay tuned! And in case you weren’t aware, walk-in customers on Saturdays are automatically entered to win a free I <3 Nerds t-shirt! So if you need an El Sobrante or Pinole computer repair service, swing by. You might win big!



Have a Nerdy Summer!

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Summer is finally here. Cowabunga! The warm sun, the soft sand, all the ice cream you want (it’s hot out, OKAY??), and… no school! With all that free time, why not take in your computer in for a virus removal and PC tune-up? We’ll wipe away all that nasty malware so your computer is as clear as the summer sky. And remember, malware and spyware can lead to identity theft, so it’s very important to let the Nerds take care of this! Let us remove your viruses so you can spend your money, worry-free, on all the ice cream you want! 🙂  



July 3rd Fireworks Aboard SS Red Oak Victory

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We’re so excited for the Independence Day celebration aboard SS Red Oak Victory, Richmond’s historical ship! Enjoy BBQ, karaoke, fireworks, a historical movie, and great company on July 3rd. Boarding starts at 6pm. Richmond fireworks begin at 9pm. This event sells out every year, so make sure to get your tickets soon! Tickets are only $25 per person. You can purchase them over the phone or in person. 510-237-2933. See you there!



A HUGE Mega Nerd Thank You!

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A HUGE Mega Nerd thank you to all of our Nerd Crossing and Boys & Girls Club of El Sobrante supporters! We are so grateful to everyone who came out to our mixer on June 11th, 2014! It was great to see so many satisfied customers, local business owners, chamber members, and friends in the San Francisco Bay Area community! We had such a great turnout and raised over $1,000 for the Boys & Girls Club of El Sobrante! They were also presented with a check of $25,000 from the fantastic crew of Windermere Rowland Realty of El Sobrante, who are proud supporters of the Boys & Girls Club of America. For all of the fabulous people who attended the event, we hope you won prizes, enjoyed the delicious food, imbibed in the assortment of beverages, and picked up your Nerd Swag -- specifically the Nerd Crossing glasses!
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How to protect from malware

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Chances are, you have been a victim of a virus or malware. Whether it was on your computer to gather banking information, view personal files or spam others’ emails, most people have been exposed to some sort of malicious virus, spyware, rootkit, etc. 

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The Mega Nerd Club Mixer

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Hello Nerds! The Mega Nerd Club Mixer is coming up, and we would love for you to attend! It’ll be super fun and a great opportunity to network with others in the Bay Area. Plus, free stuff! Wednesday, June 11th 5:30-7:30pm The Boys & Girls Club of El Sobrante 4660 Appian Way El Sobrante, CA 94803   Free Computer Tech Advice from the Nerds Free Food & Drinks Delicious food catered by the wonderful Cafe Soleil Plenty of raffle prizes (spoiler alert: one is a Nexus 7) $10 Suggested Donation to the Boys & Girls Club A great way to network with other Nerds in the San Francisco Bay Area Fun, fun, fun!!  Special thanks to our friends at Café Soleil, The Boys & Girls Club of El Sobrante, The El Sobrante Chamber of Commerce, The Richmond Chamber of Commerce, The Hercules Chamber of Commerce, and The Pinole Chamber of Commerce.   Please come and Nerd out with us!