December 10, 2007 · Computer Repair
Beginning early next year, new flash-based solid-state drives will start going into production for use in Toshiba Laptops and other computer rental equipment. This new state of the art technology will use NAND flash memory in the new hard drives as opposed to todays conventional rotating magnetic disk. This new solid-s
Read more →December 3, 2007 · Business IT Tips
In the IT world there are often many opportunities that will arise where you as a Office Manager will have the opportunity to save your business some money. The problem that comes with these opportunities is that often times they become what is called a money pit. These opportunities often have great face value with
Read more →November 19, 2007 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
Kiosks have been taking the world by storm. In airports everyone checks in on kiosks, where before everyone would have to wait in line and be assisted individually. In super markets kiosks are being used to check yourself out. Kiosks are being used by many companies to save time and money. Now even fast food
Read more →November 9, 2007 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
Video Walls are becoming more widely used these days. But most people are unaware of what a video wall is, what they are used for, where to get one, or how to set one up. Think of a video wall as a big plasma display. But this video wall consists of seemless displays pushed up
Read more →November 7, 2007 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
The advancements in technology has begun to alter the way Businesses and Organizations operate around the world. As a result, the importance of archiving digital data such as emails and instant messages has risen dramatically. A recent order by the Supreme court states that all businesses and organizations must keep a
Read more →October 31, 2007 · Microsoft, Windows & Software
Microsoft this week announced that a free 30 day trial of Vista will be available to download from their website. The download will be in a Virtual Hard Disk (VHD) format and will require one of the Microsoft VirtualPC products, also free to download, to take advantage of the Vista trial. The VHD will require
Read more →October 25, 2007 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
Remote management of your XP Pro system just got easier. Revised Remote Desktop Connection (RDC) software will allow you to use it from your multiple monitor system and span the multiple monitors of the remote client being monitored. It’s as simple as it sounds with only two things to consider: Your local monitors must
Read more →October 23, 2007 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
Bill Gates gives a brief interview where he talks about his vision of future computer technology. For you present and future computer technology needs nationwide call Computer Service Now today at 877-422-1907. Or see the links below to schedule your next computer service need: Computer Installer Computer Repair Comput
Read more →October 20, 2007 · Managed IT & On-Site Support
Network cables, also known as Cat 5e, twisted pair, connect PCs in an Ethernet network, so they can share data and resources like printers and Internet access. Reduces Crosstalk Category 5 cable includes four twisted pairs in a single cable jacket. This use of balanced lines helps preserve a high signal-to-noise ratio
Read more →October 16, 2007 · Computer Repair
If your in a situation where you have no power source or adapter for you laptop, its important to have a good reliable battery. You don’t want to be in the middle of typing up a big report and then have your battery die and leave you with unsaved and unfinished work. Typically a laptops
Read more →October 4, 2007 · Computer Service Now News
We here at Computer Service Now try to post stories to our blog that help the average business better manage technology. So it was nice to see the Tech Travel Agent Website post up an RSS Feed of the Computer Service Now news. It appears that Tech Travel agents share our common sense approach and
Read more →October 1, 2007 · Networking & Infrastructure
With WiMAX on the horizon we once again find ourselves with the hope that a new technology will revolutionize the way we use computers. WiMAX brings with it the promise and potential of fast, reliable, and affordable internet across multiple platforms, across the country and even across the world, all on one account. S
Read more →September 20, 2007 · Security Cameras & Access Control
New reports indicate that CCTV cameras in London are not helping to solve crime. But are the cameras themselves to blame? Are the reports politically motivated? Are the cameras really there to solve or even prevent crime? Would private business have the same results from their camera systems? To read more check out thi
Read more →September 19, 2007 · Microsoft, Windows & Software
With Microsoft raking in billions of dollars from its desktop software franchise, many of their competitors are beginning to produce their own solutions to Microsoft Office. Not only is Microsoft feeling the heat from OpenOffice.org, but IBM has jumped into the fray and released a free office productivity suite called
Read more →September 12, 2007 · Business IT Tips
The Tech-Army.org announced their first approved Small Business Server earlier this month in a Press Release Sent to Computer Service Now. Bill Schiering of the Tech-Army reported in a phone conversation today that the Tech-Army will not tie itself to a single hardware vendor and as such will have more freedom to recom
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