Every new year is an exciting time for technology as the tech giants announce and display some of their most recent creations at the Consumer Electronics Show in January. There’s a lot of great new and massively improved technology set for release to the masses during 2015. Image via socmedtech.com At West County Computers, we’re […]
In early November, Microsoft released a patch meant to repair a critical Windows Schannel vulnerability affecting many of the Windows versions currently in use. Microsoft initially reported no knowledge of anyone actually exploiting this particular vulnerability. However, speculation is rampant that this vulnerability could be at the root of what lead to the recent Home […]
West County Computers wants to keep your computer running smoothly and your personal data safe, and there’s few more simple and cost effective ways to do that than to utilize the appropriate software programs and practice good computer use habits, especially when it comes browsing the internet. While most people in this day and age […]
Have you asked yourself lately if you’re getting the most value out of your computer and networking systems? Have you ever had training on the programs and software you have installed on your system? If the answer is no, chances are you have functionality you’re not using; but you could be. Believe it or not, […]
Android phones are more popular than ever. So how do you know which one to choose? I have a lot of clients asking me this. The answer only contains a few. Motorola, Samsung, and HTC are the three big names in cell phones. Guess what? They all make crappy phones…except for a few. Motorola Droid […]
Did you know that every day computer use slows down your computer over time? Preventative maintenance is the best way to keep your computer operating at maximum performance. West County Computers recommends preventative maintenance on computers at least twice a year for the average user, quarterly for the heavy computer user. Preventative maintenance cleans up left over files from […]
Will manufacturers stop producing the same old crap? I can go and buy an ultrabook that has the same old technology that my 2 year old laptop has. It’s just shinier. When I hear the term “ultrabook” I think of high end and light. Apparently I’m the only one. Things that new ultrabooks need as standard: […]
