Pinole Computer Repair

Back to School Special! Ends 8/31/14

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We're having a stellar Back to School Special for all you students (and even non-students)! Enjoy 20% off any one Nerd Crossing service from now until August 31, 2014. The secret code: "Nerds Rule"
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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! 🙂  



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!