Cloud or Local Storage: Which System Is Right for You?
One decision individuals and companies, alike, are confronted with these days, is whether to rely on storing digital data on backup systems they control themselves, or on cloud storage managed by a cloud provider. Depending upon the amount of data that needs to be stored, sometimes backing up computers onto your own hard drives is […]
How to Avoid Tech Support Scams
Tech support scams are a common fear for almost every Internet user. Whether you’re a computer novice or a tech savvy wiz, those scary pop ups urging you to call in for support seem convincing. Scammers are getting smarter, which means their tactics appear more and more official. How Tech Support Scams Work […]
Protect Your Network with SonicWall
Is your internet network protected from viruses, hackers and other unwanted traffic? If not, your personal and/or professional data could be at risk. Don’t leave your home internet or business network unprotected. Ensure your digital safety with SonicWall. Keep reading and learn more about SonicWall. Find out what it does and why you need […]
Is Your Gaming Rig Safe? Protect Your Gaming Rig from Intel and AMD Issues
Intel and AMD processors are making the headlines, but the reasons are far from positive. A recently discovered security flaw in these processors propose trouble for computers everywhere. What are these vulnerabilities that compromised so many machines? How will these security risks effect gamers and their high performance rigs? Is your computer at risk? If […]
How to properly budget for a small business server and network upgrade
The average small company with less than $50 million in revenue spends about 7% of revenue on IT. Budgets keep growing as technology becomes more prevalent in today’s businesses. How do you know how to choose the best, most cost-effective server? Your server will be a remote computer that is always on and always connected […]
How to Troubleshoot Your Computer’s Network Issues
When the computers go down at your business your entire workday can come to a complete halt. For a small business owner, that situation can be disastrous. If you are not fortunate enough to have an IT expert on your payroll, it is up to you or a tech-savvy employee to solve the problem and save […]
The 4 Best Laptops for Christmas 2017
Each year, it becomes increasingly clear that technology is a sought-after gift — and unlike a pair of socks, anyone would be overjoyed to receive a new gadget like a cell phone, smart object or laptop computer. The latter is especially popular because many sales go on during the winter season for items that are […]
Best Computers for Children
Gearing up your children for using computers for schooling, learning code, and playing video games involves some careful thought before making that purchase. In addition to weighing computer specs, you also need to contemplate the security capabilities and parental controls on your new machine. Here are the best computers for children, especially their first one. […]
What performance upgrades can be added to my computer?
Performance upgrades on computers isn’t as unusual as you might think. At some point, anyone who owns a computer is going to get frustrated by its limitations. Even if you have the newest, most expensive, fastest computer available now, eventually new technology is going to push the limits and make your computer start to look […]
CES 2015 – Stand Out Tech For This Year
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 […]