Windows 11: To install, or Not to Install

Windows 11 offers plenty for us to be excited about, from features that support new ways of working to additions designed to keep users secure. And if Microsoft is able to deliver on its promises, Windows 11 will deliver value to businesses of all kinds as they look to capitalize on new opportunities.

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The Installation Assistant notifies you to install Windows 11 on a compatible PC the moment it releases. At this time, we are recommending to not upgrade to Windows 11. Although Windows 11 will have undergone extensive testing, both in the lab and during early-access, bugs are already occurring post-launch. Users have reported a variety of issues after installing Windows 11; some say they are experiencing poor Wi-Fi performance; some have found the Start menu search function is broken, and others are having problems with File Explorer. Also, it has been reported that Windows 11 suffers from memory issues that will eventually begin to cause slowdown. Like any new software update, Windows 11 will likely have its share of launch issues and bugs which hopefully will get better over time with new features.

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We are gearing up to enjoy our time with Windows 11, but we wouldn’t call it an essential upgrade just yet — at least not for everybody. With that being said, we’re thinking carefully about whether these benefits are worth the inevitable nuisances that our customers might face as early adopters. Sometimes, after all, the tortoise wins the race while the hare is sleeping.

Windows 7 & Server 2008 End of Life

Windows has announced that they will no longer support Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 starting on January 14, 2020. This means that starting on January 15, 2020, Microsoft will no longer provide technical assistance and software updates for Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 systems. This change has an impact on many businesses and residents. We’re here to answer questions and help you with the next steps. Continue reading “Windows 7 & Server 2008 End of Life”

Tips for Keeping Your Computer Healthy

Whether you have a new computer or are running an older system, we wanted to share our tips for keeping your computer healthy. Here are some simple tips to help you keep your computer running as smoothly as possible.

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Windows Support Scams

 

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The most common issue we are hearing from our residential clients is regarding Windows Support Scams. Has this ever happened to you? We present, below, a possible scenario of this occurrence:

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Don’t Get the Blue Screen of Death!

If you have Windows, you know what the “blue screen of death” or BSOD is. This is usually caused by severe hardware issues with the computer’s driver software. The blue screen can have horrible and frustrating effects, such as data loss and the computer failing to restart properly. Continue reading “Don’t Get the Blue Screen of Death!”

Tech Tip: New Microsoft Patches & Updates

On December 9th, Microsoft released a batch of security patches for several of their products. Three critical (and seven total) updates affected Internet Explorer, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office. All one needs to do to update their system is accept the update on your computer through its notification. These updates will require a restart to finish the installation. Continue reading “Tech Tip: New Microsoft Patches & Updates”

Windows 10 is Coming…

It seems as though Microsoft Windows 8 came and went in a flash. Currently on 8.1, Microsoft has announced that Windows 10 (they’re skipping version 9) will be released in late 2015. While many users are still using Windows XP, most who have tried (or read about) Windows 8 prefer to use the version before — Microsoft 7. Windows 8 caused quite a stir with its release, as many users were frustrated that the new design was not intuitive and did not provide the Windows feel and appeal. The hurried release of Microsoft 10 comes from complaints and criticism of Windows 8. Version 10 will still have a touch user interface option but will also include elements that many adored in older versions.  Continue reading “Windows 10 is Coming…”

Beware of Fake Windows Tech Support

Hey nerds! A lot of you may have received calls from “Windows tech support,” “Dell tech support” or something similar. Don’t let them dupe you! These are fraudster calls from scamming companies trying to take your money by giving you worthless software, or even sometimes software that’s infected with Trojan viruses.  Continue reading “Beware of Fake Windows Tech Support”

Have a Nerdy Summer!

Summer Nerd

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! 🙂