The Computer Shop

Fighting viruses, defending the net

John — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 19:54:55 +0000

It’s been 25 years since the first PC virus (Brain A) hit the net, and what was once an annoyance has become a sophisticated tool for crime and espionage. Computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen tells us how we can stop these new viruses from threatening the internet as we know it.

iPhone, iPod, iPad Repairs

John — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 19:02:32 +0000

One of the best offers on the market for fixing your iPhone, iPod, iPod touch, right here in Stamford, CT! Most repairs are for cracked glass, so the repair total is not going to go over $80 (labor, parts and tax)! Give your device a second chance!

This offer is for the labor only, valued at $39 per any of your beloved devices. The service includes a cleaning / disinfection of your home button, both external speaker areas and microphone, midframe and external docking area. Any loose debris that has made its way to the interior of your iphone will be removed with blasts of pressurized air.

It is a fixed rate for labor, so don’t hesitate to stop by the shop and drop off your device.

How online search works

John — Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:59:49 +0000

In our example, we use a Google video that explains what happens when you click the “Google Search” button.

Preventive Maintenance Plan

John — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 16:48:50 +0000

Computer malfunctions can be turned away and kept to a very minimum by keeping up with regularly scheduled preventive maintenance activities. Oftentimes even basic maintenance such as backup of critical data, critical software updates and hardware components cleaning can become very time-consuming or difficult for an average computer user.

By signing up for our annual Preventive Maintenance Program you will reduce to a minimum or even eliminate the risks of data loss or hardware failure. You will effectively take advantage of an enterprise support system, designed for your home computers and/or your small business.

Malware Protection Plan

John — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:24:59 +0000

It’s what we call the “peace of mind” plan. Your computer software and operating system will be covered under our annual Malware Protection Plan, even if your antivirus software cannot protect your system.

Today, an unprotected computer isn’t just vulnerable, it’s probably already infected. New viruses, spyware, trojans, worms, and other malware are created every day. New threats are disguised to bypass other security measures, and specifically designed to catch you and your PC off guard. The benefits of installing a basic security solution on your PC are obvious, but the cost in system slowdown used to make it tough to bear. Modern antivirus programs have improved their level of protection and are more effective than ever.

That being said, most popular anti-virus programs are not very effective against new viruses, even those that use non-signature-based methods that should detect new viruses. The reason for this is that the virus designers test their new viruses on the major anti-virus applications to make sure that they are not detected before releasing them into the wild. That’s where The Computer Shop comes in to help: we will devise a Protection Plan suitable for your personal or business needs and implement it.

If your data security is in question, don’t wait and contact us as soon as possible to get our affordable Malware Protection Plan.