Windows 7, Mac, iPad or Android Tablet computer?

If you get a tablet or iPad they are intended to operate independently with WiFi or 3G/4G, there is little need to transfer programs or documents from your other computers. Tablets and iPads share files, music and pictures thru cloud Apps and Services from your other computers. Windows and Mac computers you usually want to transfer files, documents, pictures, music and videos to the new computer because your usually replacing them with the upgrade. I recommend that my customers schedule an appointment to bring the “New and Old Computer” to the shop for this. You can be limited trying to do it from home and can run into many unforeseen complications trying to do this yourself.
In-Shop transfer Advantages are:
-Fast Internet connection to do any updates or downloads
-Lower hourly In-Shop Rates $60/hr. (usually only 1 – 1 1/2 hr. charge, only the time I have to spend on going to next step, your not charged for time waiting for downloads, updates, scans or file transfers) Big savings.
-Pick-up “New Computer” and go over it to make sure all is done to customers satisfaction.
Please call me at 585-225-4640 if you would like to schedule a time to get the job done right

The power connector is venerable to breaking from the leverage the plug applies to the small port.   Most laptop manufacturers have the power receptacle soldered directly to the motherboard. With stress on the connector it can damage the main board. It may be possible to re-solder the connections to the pads on the main board if it didn’t damage the board. These are miniature contacts that take magnification to see and work on. The case needs to be completely removed and most times the main board removed to get at both sides of the port to de-solder and replace with a new port, “Best to leave a professional”. Without a way to power the laptop it is useless. For a reasonable repair cost,  a shop could get it up and working again. If it’s repairable, it will be much less than replacing the computer, programs, and data. If the connection can’t be repaired it may mean replacing the motherboard. A more costly repair but it may be worth it still. You may be able to get the data off the hard drive and transfer it to a new computer if you are just ready to retire the machine. Call us to diagnose it, to see if it can be repaired.
Mike Avery
owner
AveryPC

Don’t assume just because the computer can’t find the boot drive that the drive stopped spinning. That’s the worst case scenario. The computer and drive may be fine and should be checked by a professional before that determination is made. Before you bring the computer in to get it checked remove all USB flash drives and external hard drives and  check that there isn’t a CD-ROM or floppy disk in the drive causing the boot failure.

Make sure you do regular backup’s of your important files, music, pictures and videos. It could be your last chance. You never know when your boot drive may stop spinning,  it can’t be predicted. Need help backing up your data or verifying your backup can be restored. Call and we can help.

Michael Avery, owner – AveryPC

The laptop should be unplugged at least once a week or so to use it on its battery, through a full discharge. Then the laptop can get plugged in to recharge.

This helps the battery by having the electrons go through a state of change. Instead of the constant state of charge, from leaving a plugged in all the time. Laptop batteries can be around $100 to replace. Good battery maintenance can get batteries to last approximately three years, before having to be replaced. So use the laptop as it was intended and the battery should give you many years of use.

At AveryPC, you walk into my office and I greet you at the door. This is the way it should be when you bring your computer in for repair. You should expect to have your Computer Technician take care of your computer. It holds your personal files and personal information. When servicing your computer generally it’s for repairing the software so you need a Computer Technician more than you need a mechanic. There are times you want or need an upgrade so your Tech should also be experienced at installing parts and upgrading.

The traditional Computer Repair Shop is set up like an Automotive Dealership. Let’s face it, the model works for selling and servicing cars.
But: Why would you want a “Computer Store” setup like an Auto Dealership repair your PC?
Do you know the name of the guy who worked on your computer? Did they tell you can “call me any time” you have a question or problem. Did they tell you “My goal is to keep your car out of the shop”?

At AveryPC that is what I do say to my customers. I call it service as part of the sale. I want to hear from my customers, and to call me if they need help. I’m your Computer Technician and I need to be available for you when you need help. I forward my calls to my cell phone to be available to my customers. I would help you solve a problem over the phone if you just need advice on what to do and it is something you can do on your own. If I’m servicing your business I will work around your schedule to keep from disrupting your customers and business. When it comes to keeping your business running I recommend what you need to do to be cost effective and within reason for your businesses. I try to keep Computer Repair expenses reasonable to help you stay in business so you can grow. These are the benefits of becoming a customer of AveryPC

Your car needs servicing and they usually change parts. So the dealership model serves this repair need best. Oh yes they have a vast selection of NEW cars to encourage you to consider, if your car or truck is to expensive to repair. Or entice you with the newest gadgets or new sexy model. And sooner or later they hope to turn a car repair into a car sale.

Your computer needs to be serviced for it’s life, and the goal at AveryPC is to help you get the longest life out of it. That can be 3 to 5yrs. And sometimes longer depending on the customers needs. Some business customers can have software valued at thousands of dollars, and worth much more than the PC.

“If you are getting your computer repaired take it to your Computer Technician. If you are going to get a new computer go to a store.”

At AveryPC we specialize in Computer Repair. I have chosen a Professional Office for a reason- ease of access the location provides, inviting office environment, low overhead to keep Computer Repair costs down. This is where you would expect to deal with a Professional in the Computer Repair business, where you can get one-on-one support and advice on your computer needs. I will recommend where to purchase your next computer for your needs. Or I will build a custom PC made unique for your Living Room or other location with custom install for the unique features of Media Computers, connected to your HDTV.

You’ll be glad you chose AveryPC and you have your own Computer Tech to help you in this rapidly changing digital information world.

1. Your system kept “freezing” or “hanging up” on you
2. You started hearing unusual sounds from the hard-drive – high-pitched, loud clicking or grinding noises
3. Your computer kept re-booting on its own
4. You started getting any of the following Error messages:
   • Hard drive is not formatted
   • Boot drive or device not found
   • Drive cannot be accessed
   • Operating system not found or Missing Operating System – this one is REALLY bad. Immediate intervention of an EXPERT is required

Well, the good thing – you’ve noticed those signs – and hopefully, took some precautions.

What to do if your drive has any of those symptoms:

1) First, and most important thing to do before it is too late is to BACK UP YOUR FILES. At the first signs. Grab CDs, DVDs, or any devises that have storage room and backup your most important files.

2) Create a boot disk and run Windows Scandisk and set it to automatically fix errors. If it finds more than a few bad sectors then see the point above

3) If possible download and use a hard drive diagnostic program. All the major hard drive manufacturers have free utilities on their websites. Repair what you can and see point 1.

4) Schedule an appointment with a Computer Repair Shop. Don’t wait for a disaster. Call

585-225-4640 – Avery PC Repairs, 888 Long Pond Road. Ste.#2, Rochester, NY 14626

2. Do you have the NEWest Antivirus protection on it? If you can’t answer that question or aren’t sure.

3. You need to have it checked by a Computer Repair Tech that specializes on Virus and Malware Removal.

Virus’s and the like are a unfortunate reality of the Internet today. There is the constant threat that your computer will get infected from using it connected to the Internet. There are Armies of programmer’s all over the world creating the newest Virus’s, Trojans, and Malware. All to infect our computers. The ONLY way to slow this threat is

to have the most current up-to-date Antivirus program . The threat goes up exponentially each year. Which forces the Software Companies that create the programs to protect our computers, to redesign the programs. Every day the programmer’s creating the problem programs, are coming up with NEW ways to get by the Antivirus programs. That’s there goal! The Antivirus companies are always trying to stop the NEW threats.

The thing we all have to be concerned about because of this fact, is there may be programs running on our computer that are watching everything we do from our computer. That’s the largest threat today, Malware. The new Antivirus programs have protection built in to try to detect those programs from running on our PC’s. A few years ago this wasn’t even programed into the Antivirus programs. Why do you need to be concerned? Identity theft, capturing personal info and using it for their benefit. Once it’s captured from you it can be used to log in to your accounts. Banking, Instant Messaging, Email, Address Books, ect. They can do what ever they want and pretend they are you on the Internet.

Always check to see if your Antivirus program is the newest version and that it’s staying up-to-date with daily updates. If your computer is slowing down and not acting right it’s time to have it checked for programs that have snuck by your protection. It usually means there are processes and programs running in the background you don’t know are there. Every year the threats change and keep evolving. Take it to a professional that focuses on Virus and Spyware, and Malware cleanup.

Mike Avery
AveryPC
585-225-4640

You never thought you’d need data recovery services…until you discovered that you deleted that important file by mistake. Or your computer crashed and you couldn’t get Windows to start…

That’s when knowing where to call for help comes in handy.

Write down this number along with your other Life-Saving numbers -

585-225-4640 – Avery PC Repairs, 888 Long Pond Road. Ste.#2, Rochester, NY 14626

Then, when something bad happens and you can’t access your data, don’t panic. Just give us a call. Do that before you send your drive to expensive data retrieval companies that charge upfront fees.

See, the good news is that most of the time the files aren’t actually gone – and we know how to them.

Usually we can start working on your drive right away so that you could get it back fast and your files available to you again.

At the very least, you’ll get an honest evaluation of your options.