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Local Computer Repair Service Needs Your Help to Donate Computers to Those Recovering from Mental Illness.
Local Computer Repair Service Needs Your Help to Donate Computers to Those Recovering from Mental Illness.
(PRWEB) December 29, 2004
Doug was mis-diagnosed with Manic Depression known now as Bipolar Disorder over 15 years ago when a failed suicide attempt landed him in a mental hospital; he spent the better part of ten years taking medicine after medicine and being thrown straight into the mental health system. To quote Wood Â?I have no regrets, it is what made me who I am today and I am a better person for it, and I also would never have met so many wonderful people that sometimes go unnoticed in todayÂ?s worldÂ?
Â?We have an urgent need for your old computer parts,Â? says Wood. Â?We plan to build as many systems as we can and get them into the homes of persons recovering from mental illnessÂ?, these people are usually on a fixed income from social security are unable to afford a computer and are very isolated. Computers can assist them in reaching out in so many different ways. People often have computer skills they learned before they became sick. The computer helps by allowing the use of email – e.g. for job searching or to communicate family and friendsÂ?to read and learn about there specific medications and treatments.
This will all be volunteer and no money will be made by DIY, PC-Workbench, we plan to simply give the computers away once they are done, we will be using the Mandrake Linux operating system (very comparable to the way MicrosoftÂ?s windows works when installed and configured properly and it is free to install on computers).
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Computer Help for Hoosiers Just a Phone Call Away
Computer Help for Hoosiers Just a Phone Call Away
Bloomington, Indiana (PRWEB) June 6, 2006
A new service for consumer and small business computer users now available in Bloomington Indiana. Bloomington PC Helpline offers computer advice, diagnosis and troubleshooting by telephone and email for seniors, students, and anyone who uses a computer. Computer users can call from the comfort of their own home or office for trusted advice by an experienced professional.
“Sometimes you just need someone to walk you through fixing a problem,” says Bill Bishop, Bloomington PC Helpline founder. “When your regular computer guy isn’t available, you can call Bloomington PC Helpline.”
Because Bloomington PC Helpline has no affiliation with corporate manufacturers or retailers, there are no sales, and no pressure – just solid advice from people who enjoy working with computers. Bloomington PC Helpline is local independent computer support service based in Bloomington, Indiana. To learn more call 812-961-1987 and visit http://www.bloomingtonpchelpline.com.
About Bloomington PC Helpline
Bloomington PC Helpline was founded to help people with increasingly complicated technology, and as an alternative to high pressure sales from large corporate computer stores. Bloomington PC Helpline offers down-to-earth, educational advice on hardware, software, operating systems and peripherals over the phone or by email.
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Speed Up Your Computer Today with Free Tips and Help From ComputerTooSlow.com
Speed Up Your Computer Today with Free Tips and Help From ComputerTooSlow.com
Cincinnati, OH (Vocus/PRWEB) April 06, 2011
There are many things that can cause a slow computer such as a virus, spyware, registry problems, or hard drive fragmentation. ComputerTooSlow.com offers tips and guides to repair a slow running computer and tips on how to keep it running at maximum efficiency.
Below are some of the top tips to help speed up your computer:
1) Clean the Registry – Cleaning Your Registry is a top way to speed up a computer. You’ve probably noticed that your computer gets slower and slower as time passes. Often times, this is caused by Registry problems, accumulated as a result of installing and uninstalling programs.
2) Defragment Your Hard Drive – A fragmented hard drive can really slow down your computer. Defragmenting is a pretty easy and painless operation and can really boost performance.
3) Remove Spyware and Viruses – One of the most common reasons for a slow computer is a virus or spyware. ComputerTooSlow.com offers tips and help on removing these from your PC.
4) Remove Unused Programs – Old and unused programs are taking up space and slowing down your overall PC performance. Removing these old programs can help speed up your pc.
5) Update PC Drivers – Old or ancient drivers may cause a range of problems, from diminished hardware functionality to conflicts and system crashes. Keeping your drivers up to date is necessary for optimal PC performance.
These are just a handful of things you can do to make your computer faster. You can find hundreds of free guides, tips, and more at ComputerTooSlow.com.
For additional information, Contact:
Dominic Acito
Computer Too Slow
contact(at)computertooslow(dot)com
http://www.computertooslow.com
ComputerTooSlow.com provides free computer repair guides and tips focused on speeding up a computer. ComputerTooSlow.com also provides other general computer usage tips along with the latest tech news to keep our users up to date with the latest in the tech industry.
ComputerTooSlow.com has been helping users since March 2008.
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Velocity Micro Adopts Next Generation Cooling Technology to Set New Standard for PC Speed with the Help of CoolIT Systems
Velocity Micro Adopts Next Generation Cooling Technology to Set New Standard for PC Speed with the Help of CoolIT Systems
Calgary, AB (PRWEB) August 10, 2006
Today CoolIT Systems is proud to announce a new partner in performance computing. Velocity Micro has chosen to cool the blazing fast Intel Core 2 Extreme X6800 with a custom MTEC™ liquid chilled solution designed by CoolIT Systems. By combining the extreme cooling power of MTEC™ technology with the latest Intel processor, Velocity Micro overclocked the Core 2 Extreme X6800 from 2.93GHz up to 3.68GHz and as Rich Brown at Cnet.com said, “The Velocity Micro Raptor DCX delivers the fastest performance we’ve ever seen.”
“Our customers expect the cutting edge experience we’ve made our reputation delivering,” said Velocity Micro President and founder, Randy Copeland. “Giving that to customers requires the best technology available. The CoolIT MTEC cooling system allows us to push the envelope by extracting every last bit of performance from today’s processors.”
“At CoolIT, our mission is 100% focused on developing the next generation standard in liquid cooling technology,” added CoolIT’s CEO, Geoff Lyon. “We are thrilled to be a technology provider to an industry leader in performance computing like Velocity Micro.”
In addition to being available directly from Velocity Micro’s website (http://www.velocitymicro.com), Velocity Micro Core 2 Extreme – based systems can also be purchased immediately at http://www.BestBuy.com, either pre-configured or customized through the Best Buy-Velocity Micro build-to-order program. Core 2 Duo-based PCs are now available at select Best Buy retail stores across the country, giving tech-savvy customers convenient access to the latest in high-performance PCs.
About Velocity Micro, Inc.
Velocity Micro, Inc. is the premier high-performance personal computer provider in North America. Founded in 1992, Richmond, Va.-based Velocity Micro custom builds award winning gaming, mobile, multimedia, home office, and small business solutions. Velocity Micro systems are now available at Best Buy retail stores and http://www.bestbuy.com. For more information on Velocity Micro, please visit http://www.velocitymicro.com or call, toll-free, (800) 303-7866.
Velocity Micro has earned over 30 industry awards including eight PC Magazine “Editor’s Choice Awards” and “Best of the Year” for both 2003 and 2004. Maximum PC, Mobile PC, PC World, Computer Gaming World, Computer Shopper, CNET, and PC Gamer editors have all chosen Velocity Micro systems as some of the industry’s best performing, highest quality, and most reliable PCs.
About CoolIT Systems
CoolIT Systems has been working with industry leaders in the computer industry to research, design, and deliver next generation cooling products that provide a comprehensive solution while exceeding high OEM standards for reliability and maintenance-free operation. This carefully designed and patented MTEC™ technology unleashes the full potential of a PC, providing superior cooling performance while reducing system level noise and improving reliability of vital components.
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Computers donations in Calgary get help by Office Depots
Computers donations in Calgary get help by Office Depots
Calgary, Alberta (PRWEB) July 24, 2005
Computers donations in Calgary get help by Office Depots addition to the depot locations of the Electronic Recycling Association of Alberta
Office Depot locations in Calgary sign up to ERAÂ?s donation depot system. Laptops, computers, and electronic gadgetry purchased at Office Depot can be also donated to charities and further use at Office Depot locations in Calgary.
If you have an old laptop that you are no longer using, or any old computers please bring them down, and buy yourself a newer more recent model.
The days of old laptops and computers going to city landfills and being destroyed are soon to be over. They can be donated to a good use with the model, and recycled if they are not functioning.
Starting July 22, 2005 Office Depot locations will accept donations of old laptops, computers and gadgetry.
For all the depot addresses please look on http://www.era.ca
More info
Electronic Recycling Association of Alberta
(403) 262 4488
http://www.era.ca
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ParetoLogic’s PGsurfer is Pleased to Announce the Birth of Safesurfer.org – A Website to Help Keep Kids Safe Online
ParetoLogic’s PGsurfer is Pleased to Announce the Birth of Safesurfer.org – A Website to Help Keep Kids Safe Online
Victoria, B.C. (PRWEB) December 4, 2007
Hot on the heels of their launch of PGsurfer, a free parental controls software application, ParetoLogic unveils a new website for kids that focuses on responsible and safe online behaviour. Safesurfer.org is a unique, free website that is tailored specifically to youth from the ages of 8-14 that offers them a forum, games, video and computer game reviews, entertainment updates and news about the newest websites and applications, all with an underlying theme of responsible and safe Internet use. A safe place for kids to access the information they crave, this website is continually updated with user-generated information and is constantly fed with discussions and tips on how to keep safe on the Internet.
“We recognize that kids and teens are the experts on their own Internet usage and experience. The Internet is an integral part of their lives and parents are finding it really difficult to provide guidance in this realm,” Says Amanda Cooper, Director of Communications at ParetoLogic. Addressing all things Web related for today’s youth, SafeSurfer.org provides kids a space to share information regarding the newest websites, Instant Messenger, and social networking sites such as Facebook and Myspace.
Noting that the impetus for creating the site came from the alarming increase in online predators and cyber-bullying, Cooper credits ParetoLogic’s CEO, Elton Pereira, for making children’s online safety a priority. Stressing the motivation that drove the initiative, Pereira states, “We have the expertise and resources to make a difference. If we can save just one child from becoming the victim of an online threat, it will be worth it.”
About ParetoLogic, Inc.:
In 2004 four brothers recognized that modern computer users need not rely on computer repair technicians to maintain their own PC’s. Knowing that sophisticated technology married with a truly user-friendly interface would empower people to secure and optimize their own computers, the brothers researched the marketplace to define and develop the software products that would most benefit today’s computer user.
ParetoLogic now employs 105 professionals to help them research, develop, and market software applications that will enable people to secure and enhance their computing experience. Available in eight languages in 186 countries around the world, ParetoLogic has established partnerships on a global scale to ensure that its products are available to all computer users, regardless of location, language, or computing experience.
Attention to the needs of the consumer coupled with a commitment to delivering exceptional software applications and resource-rich websites guarantee that our products will exceed your expectations.
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Free Computer Diagnostics are Being Offered by New York City’s #1 Computer Service, New York Computer Help (Best of Citysearch 2006)
Free Computer Diagnostics are Being Offered by New York City’s #1 Computer Service, New York Computer Help (Best of Citysearch 2006)
New York, NY (PRWEB) December 4, 2006
The New York Computer Help diagnostic process is simple. You may drop off your computer at the 53 East 34th Street location or 45 West 57th Street (opening January 2007). Then, New York Computer Help will call you within 1 hour to provide a diagnosis and repair cost. Finally, you will decide whether to approve the same-day service.
This complimentary assessment allows consumers to make an educated decision regarding their computer repairs. AIG senior executive, Matt Rubinstein, remarked: “The free diagnostic is fantastic. I never know what I’m getting into with my car or house repairs until I see the final bill. Now, I feel like I’m in control by knowing, in advance, the final price of my computer repair and receiving expert knowledge.”
New York Computer Help’s philosophy of empowering computers users will be carried through the complimentary computer diagnostic. Jonathan Winters, VP of New York Computer Help Consumer Relations, adds “Our customers deserve to be in the driver’s seat with their decision-making, and this service meets that objective by advising the precise issue, resolution, and price for the customers’ approval.” Once again, New York Computer Help pushes the envelope in treating computer users with the utmost care and professionalism.
About New York Computer Help
New York Computer Help provides award-winning computer support to companies and residencies in NYC. IT support includes: network/server administration, workstation/laptop support, consultation, maintenance, Internet/e-mail assistance, and virus/spyware removal. Other services include: IT recruitment, programming, training, website design, and data recovery.
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Registry-Cleaner-Help.com Launches New PC Help Blog, System Tuneup Guide
Registry-Cleaner-Help.com Launches New PC Help Blog, System Tuneup Guide
Layton, Utah (PRWEB) June 28, 2007
Registry-Cleaner-Help.com, a website that offers free computer tips, PC utility reviews and tweaks for windows has officially announced the launch of their new blog, System Tuneup Guide. The blog shows PC users how to fix windows errors, speed up their PC’s and optimize their computers for maximum performance.
“With the addition of our new blog, we will be able to interact with computer users seeking help, by responding to posted comments and conducting polls on which PC issues they would like us to cover in detail.” said Gary Tanner, a System Tuneup Guide contributor. “We will be adding new PC tutorials and tips on a daily basis, and be catering to the novice and intermediate computer users who are looking for ways to repair, optimize and speed up their computers themselves.”
Some recent blog entries include detailed advice on how to speed up a slow computer, tweaks for Windows XP that will improve performance, and discussions about the threat of Spyware. Other topic categories that will be discussed include:
-Computer Errors
-PC Tips
-Registry Repair
-Slow PC’s
-Spyware Removal
-Windows Tweaks
-PC Utility Reviews
You can visit the System Tuneup Guide blog to subscribe to and read our latest posts at, http://www.Registry-Cleaner-Help.com/blog/.
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Remove-PC-Errors.com Launches to Help Computer Users Fix Common Errors and Optimize their PC’s
Remove-PC-Errors.com Launches to Help Computer Users Fix Common Errors and Optimize their PC’s
British Columbia, Canada (PRWEB) May 26, 2008
Remove-PC-Errors.com has just announced its launch and availability to the general public. The website service aims to provide solutions to owners of computers plagued by problems such as freezing, crashing and an unnecessarily slow rate of performance. A lot of people purchase expensive PC’s and laptops with lots of memory installed but after months of using these products, problems start to occur and these problems can be very frustrating for computer owners.
Remove-PC-Errors.com helps these computer owners resolve these problems rather efficiently by focusing on the root cause of the problems and not just the symptoms. There are many reasons why computers experience performance problems and unlike most antivirus vendors would like such users to believe, not all of these problems are caused by malicious software.
PC’s and laptops can slow down, freeze or crash for a variety of reasons such as the running of too many applications when there isn’t enough memory available for that purpose, hard disks which are too fragmented and corrupt registry entries from incomplete installations and unnecessary drivers. Computers may also experience these problems due the most popular reason often touted by most computer experts, the presence of malicious programs on a computer system such as spyware, adware and viruses which infect computers through a variety of methods and means.
Remove-PC-Errors.com offers various tips on how to improve computer performance and this goes beyond simply addressing the reasons for a computer’s problems but addressing other issues that may have resulted due to such problems. Remove-PC-Errors.com also offers recommendations in terms of free and paid tools which can help computer owners achieve the goal of having computers that perform to optimal capacity.
PC performance problems can result in more serious circumstances which can cause financial loss and other issues which may prove detrimental to the computer owner. Remove-PC-Errors.com offers such computer owners the opportunity to regain the efficiency that their computers have lost due to a variety of reasons.
For more information http://www.remove-pc-errors.com.
About Remove-PC-Errors.com
Remove-PC-Errors.com is an online website and service that helps computer owners determine and resolve problems which result in their computers performing below expectations. Common problems most computer owners experience include speed issues, freezing and crashing, Remove-PC-Errors.com provides a variety of solutions to help resolve these problems.
Contact Information
Kerry Top
E-mail: support @ Remove-PC-Errors.com
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Bolide Software Releases Image Comparer To Help Photographers, Photo Collectors & Users Find Duplicate Or Similar Pictures On PC
Bolide Software Releases Image Comparer To Help Photographers, Photo Collectors & Users Find Duplicate Or Similar Pictures On PC
Seattle, WA (PRWEB) February 1, 2009
Bolide Software today announces Image Comparer, a duplicate image finder that lets users find similar or duplicate images automatically and delete redundant files. Until now, most people used to browse through computer folders manually to find dupes and similar photos. Image Comparer puts this process on autopilot. Using a content-based image retrieval technology (CBIR) for image comparison, the program is able to find dupes and similar pictures, regardless of their file name, format, image size, bit depth and orientation of the object.
Taking photos or downloading images from the Web is part of our daily life. Over the years, people collect thousands of them in the computer – photos made with the camera, wallpapers, clipart, images and artwork, the list goes on and on. Unfortunately all these images are hardly ever kept organized. People save them to different folders in different formats and then re-save their copies to other folders and sub folders. Photo duplicates take space on the hard disk, slow browsing through the collection and cause confusion as too many times we wind up not remembering where we put that particular photo we need now. Browsing through folders to compare images can be very daunting and would take ages, so many users don’t do this, planning to sort out pictures later. And never do this.
Fortunately with Image Comparer from Bolide Software, finding duplicate or similar images can be pretty much a snap. Running Image Comparer displays an easy to follow wizard that asks where the user wants to search – within one photo folder or compare images in two different folders. The next step is to choose the folder(s) to scan, select whether to search for duplicates or similar images and set the folder for the output results. That’s pretty much it. Clicking the Process button starts the search, which is incredibly quick.
Once the scan is over, Image Comparer presents the user with a listing of images in the gallery along with the top ten similar images for each selected picture. The user can also see supposed dupes in pairs, next to each other. The images are displayed with information about image format, resolution and file size. The user has the option to delete redundant files or move them to a particular folder on the computer.
The strength of Image Comparer lies in its content-based image comparison. The program analyses and recognizes images by their content. It means Image Comparer can identify even rotated or flipped images or those that have different shooting conditions. The level of visual similarity can be customized to meet individual preferences.
Image Comparer is an incredibly useful tool for photographers, designers and anyone else who often deals with pictures. The $ 34.95 download version will save users untold hours that can be invested into more enjoyable things.
Image Comparer runs on Windows 98/ME/2000/XP/Vista. For more information about the product, technical details of picture comparison or to download a free 30-day trial, visit http://www.bolidesoft.com.
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If you would like to request review copies of Image Comparer, please mail Maxim Smirnov. A full version of the product can be provided to the readers of your edition.
About Bolide Software
Bolide Software is a provider of multimedia products and software for collectors and hobbyists. Founded in 2003 by Maxim Smirnov, Bolide Software has launched several successful projects, including All My Movies, All My Books, Image Comparer, Audio Comparer and Hide Photos. For more information, please visit http://www.bolidesoft.com.
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