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The Dell Laptop That Was Injured During An 8hr. Sleepover

Oct 29

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by James Valle

Do you use a laptop or netbook? If you do, we do not recommend using a laptop or netbook on your bed or sofa because they can overheat due to poor circulation, but most importantly you might accidentally sleep on it like what happened to this notebook.

This Dell Latitude D630 laptop suffered an 8 hour ordeal of getting rolled over several times which finally ended by falling off the bed and landing on a hard wood floor. Which in return, cracked the screen and left side of the LCD bezel. The right hinge, one key, and also the right side of the power button hinge cover all broke. We were able to safe this notebook and it is now back into service, working 100%.

Take a look at the damage:

Here is a time lapse of the repair:

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How to Replace A Dell Latitude E6400 LCD Screen

Jun 7

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We got several request on how to replace an LCD screen in a Dell Latitude E6400 laptop.

Here you go:

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Computer Running Slow? Run a Disk Cleanup

Dec 4

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by James Valle

Is your computer running slow? Run a DISK CLEANUP. It helps by reducing the number of unnecessary files on your hard disk by freeing up disk space and helps your computer run faster. It removes temporary files, empties the Recycle Bin, and removes a variety of system files and other items that you no longer need. Give it a try! If you are running Windows XP: Click on the Start button, click Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.

If you are running Windowx Vista or 7: Click on the Start button, click All Programs, click Accessories, click System Tools, and then click Disk Cleanup.

If you need help, give us a call at 240.892.0282 or email us your questions at service@jtechinc.net

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Tech Precautions To Take In Advance of Hurricane Sandy

Oct 29

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by James Valle

With Sandy coming to hit the Mid-Atlantic area this evening, there is some tech precautions you can take.

Have flashlights available with new batteries and use them sparingly.

If you have a landline (copper line) at home, make sure you have a single line corded phone available that does not require a power adapter or batteries. This will allow you to have have phone service.

Make sure you charge your rechargeable batteries, and portable electronic devices; like cellphones, laptops, portable hot spots, tablets, and any other portable electronic devices you can use for communicating to others. If you have to use your cellphone, make sure you use it sparingly as possible to preserve power. Have cellphone car chargers available when you loose power. If you need to communicate to others, text messaging is more successful than calling. Here is a great app you can download on your smartphone to call or text for free, called Viber.

If you have to use your computer, make sure you have a very good surge protector/backup battery. While using your computer, this would also be a good time to backup your data before you loose power. If you do not need to use your computer, We highly recommend powering off your computer(s) and disconnect it from the electrical source, even if it’s connected to a surge protector. After major storms in the past, we have seen too many computers damaged even when they were turned off but still connected to a electrical source.

If you have computers at your business location, this would be a good time to turn them off and disconnect from the electrical source, especially if you know you will not be back until after the storm. Make sure your computers, battery backup and other computer devices are off the floor just in case there will be any flooding in your area.

Other than that, everyone be safe and use common sense!!

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To Limit Malware, Spyware and Virus Infections, Take Precautions

May 11

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by James Valle

To limit any malware, spyware and or virus infections, take precautions when accessing the internet via you’re browser, e-mail or other avenues. We are starting to see an unusual high volume of clients getting infected within the last couple of weeks with all types of malware infections which can cause a variety of problems, such as key loggers, browser hijacking, constant advertisement bombardment, hidden\deletion of files or install other malicious programming code.

Here are some precautions you can take:

– Do not click on links in your e-mail or websites you are not familiar or not sure about. When you download files, make sure you know what your downloading and installing. Know who is sending you e-mail and do not open if your not familiar with the person or e-mail.

– Make sure you have anti-virus/anti-malware/anti-spyware software installed on your computer and make sure the definitions are updated. Run daily or weekly scans. If you cannot run updates and automatic scans, especially if you are using “free” anti-malware/spyware software, manually update, run the scans and remove infections if found.

– Install a good firewall, like “free” ZoneAlarm or just customize the built-in firewall that Microsoft XP, Vista or 7 came with.

– Make sure you are installing updates for Java, Adobe Flash, Reader and Shockwave when you get the pop-up messages, don’t ignore them.

– If you have kids, monitor their surfing habits. Kids like to play online games and a lot of online gaming sites get infected and in return infect your computer. This even pertains to other certain sites like Youtube.com, since Youtube video’s use Adobe Flash. Setup limited access account profiles for your kids so they do not start downloading infected programs. Also, set limitations for them on the web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Internet Explorer, or Safari) so they won’t be going to bad and or infected sites.

If you need help or assistance, please call us at 240.892.0282 or e-mail us service@jtechinc.net

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5 Ways To Avoid Malware

Jun 16

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by James Valle

1.) Install one of the many free malware scanners like Malwarebytes, these often come with an anti-virus package that will stop your computer becoming infected in the future.

2.) Always keep your antivirus and malware removal software updated. Most of the software packages have free updates via the internet. Most of the time with free malware software you have to update manually. Also make sure to update Java, Adobe or other like software.

3.) Never download anything that looks suspicious. Malware could come as email attachments or come packaged with legitimate software, be sure to scan everything with antivirus and malware scanners before you install anything, it’s often too late once you have clicked install.

4.) Look at the check boxes before you install anything. A lot of free software packages often have extra things they install whilst installing themselves. These are usually tool bars or some other kind of spyware.

5.) Only download from reputable sources. The Internet is like a jungle and there is many a suspicious internet marketers ready to try and force their sales page on you. Only download from trusted sources or from people who you know and trust.

If you need help or assistance, please call us at 240.892.0282 or e-mail us service@jtechinc.net

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Posts Tagged computer repair

The Dell Laptop That Was Injured During An 8hr. Sleepover

How to Replace A Dell Latitude E6400 LCD Screen

Computer Running Slow? Run a Disk Cleanup

Tech Precautions To Take In Advance of Hurricane Sandy

To Limit Malware, Spyware and Virus Infections, Take Precautions

5 Ways To Avoid Malware

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