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some of our previous articles, you will find what parts make a computer a whole.
Like your car, your vacuum, toaster, refrigerator, furnace and all other home or
office appliances your computer has internal components or the entire unit will
fail meaning it is time for you to replace parts of your computer or the entire
computer itself.

In this article we are speaking strictly about the hardware life span of
computers. The overall average life span of a computer is about 7 years. The
average life span of a laptop is about 5 years. The average life span of a
desktop computer is roughly 10 years.

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XP 2008 Anti-Virus

XP 2009 Anti-Virus

Registry Cleaners

Many
customers since April 2008 have needed service on home and office computers due
to serious viruses posing as anti-virus programs, spyware protection and
Registry Cleaners. These programs may pose as
free downloads or as programs that are prompting you to purchase them.

Bottom line - if you did not ask for the download
by actively seeking the program on a website do not click on the program and
under any circumstance DO NOT ENTER ANY BANKING OR CREDIT CARD NUMBERS!

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Setting
your Home Page in Internet Explorer

1) Open Internet Explorer by clicking the
Internet Explorer Icon.

2) In the address bar, type the website address
you would like your computer to navigate to first and press enter.

3) After the website loads click on tools.

4) Click on Internet Options

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Congrats!

Last Saturday, Brian K
and wife Jen welcomed Kevin a healthy 8LB 5oz baby to the family. You can email
Brian@WeldonPC.com.

April
19, 2008

A Post Service Note

The frustration of your computer being broken
is something we completely understand. Our goal is to quickly and effectively
repair your computer to minimize future occurrences of problems.

Once receiving your computer after WeldonPC.com
has serviced you will experience a few "post service" occurrences. You will need
to install your internet
service provider and your printing device - that is it! Things may seem
different or out of place. Your screen saver and wallpaper may be different,
task bar could be grey instead of blue etc.
We optimize ALL computers to run at its peak performance.

There is a rare occasion that you may need to
bring your computer back in for minor "tweaking" within a few days but this is
not very common as some

computers
require more attention and can act up than other computers.

Also, it is less common but possible for a
computer to show additional symptoms less than 2 days AFTER having it serviced.
If problems do occur you should contact our office IMMEDIATELY at 216.429.0661
or E-Mail info@weldonpc.com if possible. 

April
17, 2008

Todd started at WeldonPC.com
around October 2007 as just a run of the mill tech. As time progressed, it was
clear that Todd had a passion for the work he does and everyone he has come into
contact with. Todd will be
moving to Chicago to peruse a life long dream. I think I speak for everyone at
the office when I say that we will miss you very much and I hope you find wealth
and health in your endeavors. Thanks for your service at the office! Todd can
still be reached via email: Todd@WeldonPC.com

Weldon

What to look for in a computer service center...

Its
broken and you need it repaired NOW. Price is ALWAYS the first
concern but so is getting the job completed right. WeldonPC.com has
certified techs with experience and knowledge that reaches far beyond "the
competition".

Experience - Our techs have serviced HUNDREDS of computers in the
last few months ranging from replacing a CD drive to Re-Imaging the hard drive.

Certifications - Each tech at WeldonPC.com either has a proper
certification or has passed the qualification exam to join our team.

The Competition - is simply over priced and under
qualified! Most of "the competitors" take 3 days all the way up to 3
months to service a computer! Some of "the competitors" require little
to no certification requirements for their technicians making the repair
of your computer less effective.  "The competitors" often load 3rd party
software onto your computer to patch up a software problem instead of properly
handling the problem by removing and re-installing or re-configuring the
software in the computer.

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What is
Wireless Internet?

In order to use the Internet wirelessly, you must have
the following items.

1. A Computer

2. Broadband Internet Service (at your home or office)

or

or

3. Wireless Router

4. Wireless Receiver (if your pc or laptop doesn't already
have one)

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Parts of a
Computer

The CPU or Tower is the brains, the
heart and the soul of the computer. It contains the Hard Drive, Motherboard /
Mainboard, Processor, Memory, CD Rom or DVD Burner, Floppy drive and all of the
other vital components of the computer. The CPU has numerous cables plugged into
it.

The monitor is the display unit of the
computer. It plugs into the video card port on the back of the computer and also
needs to be plugged into a power supply / wall socket.

The keyboard is an input device which
contains all letters, numbers and symbols needed to operate the PC.

A Mouse is a second required input
device that is required to operate the PC. It moves the cursor / pointer on the
screen and on Windows PCs it has 2, 3 or 4 (sometimes more) buttons.

Speakers are plugged into the computers
sound card output port and should also plug into a wall socket or surge
suppressor.

The Printer is a device that will
convert text and pictures into hard copy / printed pages. It also must be
plugged into the computers CPU.

Definitions of Software
anomalies...

A
Virus is a computer program that is
placed into a computer without the knowledge of its operator. It is easily
confused with other types of malware. Viruses can duplicate themselves, attach
themselves to other programs or files and cause damage to the software on a
computer.

Malware is software that
is designed to infiltrate the software of your computer without your knowledge.
It is a combination of 2 words Malicious and Software. The expression is a
general term used by computer professionals to mean a variety of forms of
hostile, intrusive, or annoying software or program code.

Spyware is also software
that can weasel its way into your computer. Spyware can take over your computer
similar to a virus AND it can intercept information that is in your computer.

Worms
attack networks similar to a virus however a worm will infect multiple computers
and does not need to attach itself to a file or program to replicate itself. It
can also bog or slow a network or internet connection.

Root Kits attack non
active programs such as system restore, disk defragmenter and scan disk. They
can attack your operating system without warning and may lurk in the shadows of
a computer for months or even years. It can attack all types of operating
systems including Windows, Mac OS (Operating Systems), Linux and Unix.

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Windows Vista

Its one of those facts of life - Change.
10 years ago, the cutting edge of technology included our
old friend Windows 98. Today (4 Operating Systems and 29 Billion Dollars richer)
Bill Gates who is the founder of Microsoft has reached the 1 Year anniversary of
Windows Vista.

Problems with Vista

There are some significant problems with
vista such as compatibility and speed just to name a few. The next few months
will see major improvement with the release of Windows Vista SP 2 (service pack
2). In the mean time, we will be stuck dealing with problematic network issues,
annoying "continue or deny" messages, and other untold problems.

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File Sharing
Tips

First, WeldonPC.com must take a moment to
inform our valued customers that sharing some music, pictures, videos and
programs MAY be illegal. There are extreme fines and possible prison sentences
that have be3en handed out for simply sharing or downloading these types of
files.

WeldonPC.com highly recommends against both
using and sharing files using file sharing programs where using or downloading
files is free.

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Happy New Year!

WeldonPC.com would like everyone
to have a happy, healthy, safe and prosperous 2008.

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New line of Products...

WeldonPC.com is proud to introduce to our
customers that we will be carrying video game platforms in 2008. We will be
carry older platforms such as Nintendo, N64, Game Cube, Play Station, Play
Station 2, Sega Genesis and more.

Buy - Sell - Trade

WeldonPC.com will buy, sell, and trade items.
All items that come to WeldonPC.com will be subjected to testing, cleaning and
tweaking. If the systems do not meet our strict requirements, they will not be
purchased nor sold. Games must be in no less than mint condition. The video game
section of WeldonPC.com will be met with the same high customer care that our
computer section will be held with.

Before Bringing your
computer...

Kindly follow this checklist:

• Bring ONLY the problematic equipment with
  its software.


• Make a quick inventory of your software
  and provide the person at the desk with the copy so both parties have the
  list.


• If there is an error message, write it
  down for the technician. This will help us with repairs of your computer.
  


• Listen for any odd sounds or smells that
  your computer may be encountering.


• Double check the invoice for the proper
  spelling of your name, address and phone numbers to ensure we have your
  correct information. CALL US IMMEDIATELY IF YOU SEE A PROBLEM! DO
  NOT WAIT! 

Questions to ask WeldonPC.com:

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What is WeldonPC.com Looking to do?

For every month in 2008, WeldonPC.com is looking to offer its customers more incentives to conduct business with us. In return, we would like to provide our customers with coupons or gift certificates to other local area businesses...

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Happy Holidays from WeldonPC.com

From all of the members at WeldonPC.com ~ Happy Holidays!

To Join the WeldonPC.com Team

1) You must have a High School Diploma or better
2) You must be willing to learn + Follow directions in a high pressure environment
3) You must be truly Self Motivated
4) You Must be able to work strictly on commission
5) You must be able to read and write at a 12th Grade Level
6) You must have a CLEAN background as a check will be performed
7) You must provide 5 non-family and non-friend references
8) You must have above average communication skills
9) You must be able to relate to our clients
10) You must be able to answer the ohones

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I regret to inform you

Computers today have a life expectancy just like your car, dish washer and toaster do. Depending on the make, model and components inside of your computer and the amount of care given to your computer a computer may last anywhere from 1.5 Years to 12 years+. The average manufactured computer (dell, gateway, compaq) lasts about 3-7 years.

Dialup Internet

Dialup internet is becoming less common than ever before. With the cost of broadband (cable internet or dsl internet) bottoming out at around $21.95 per month the time to make the change is now.

Issues with Dialup

There are NUMEROUS problems with dialup internet. One common problem is the actual Modem itself. With the advances of phone technology, fax machines, and other telecommunication devices, comes the "changing of the guard" when it comes to older technology. When trying to obtain a signal from a dialup carrier such as America Online aka AOL or Compuserve over phone lines carring 3mbps (3000 kbps) to 6mbps (6000 kbps) the "signal" can become destorted and in turn make your dialup internet not only function slower but possibly even malfunction all together.

Floppy Discs and Tapes

Some of the most common types of media (or storage devices) such as Floppy Discs, Tape Drives, Zip Drives (etc...) operate with magnetics and magnetic platters.

Device Reliability & Your Data

After time Magnetic devices such as floppy discs, tapes, or zip discs will begin to loose their magnetic properties. When the magnetic structure of the disc begins to weaken, the data on the devices becomes open to data corruption or total data loss. Once data corruption begins to take place, the chances for recovery is almost zero. WeldonPC.com HIGHLY recommends using other media types such as CDs or DVDs which operate on a "pit and groove" principal similar to a record or Flash Media such as a USB Jump Drive.

What if I have problems after installing new components?

If you are experiencing problems immediately or shortly after the addition of a new / used item, component or hardware simpily disconnect that component to see if it corrects the problem.

Wireless Phones Discontinued...

Due to the absolute lack of interest... WeldonPC.com will no longer be offering Liberty Wireless Mobile Phones.

Revol, formerly NorthCoast PCS has a location in Garfield Mall located at Turney and Rockside Road in Garfield Heights.

What is a Website?

A website (alternatively, Web site or web site) is a collection of Web pages, images, videos or other digital assets that is hosted on one or several Web server(s), usually accessible via the Internet, cell phone or a LAN.

What is a Web Page

A Web page is a document, typically written in HTML, that is almost always accessible via HTTP, a protocol that transfers information from the Web server to display in the user's Web browser.

Definitions provided by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Website

How often should my PC be serviced?

The answer depends on the Internet Service Provider.

In short, with No internet, you may never need pc service unless there is some type of part failure. With DIAL UP internet you will need to have service ONE TIME every 2-5 YEARS depending on the amount and type of usage. With BROADBAND / CABLE / DSL Internet you will need service ONE TIME every 12 - 24 MONTHS.

Why?

Regardless of the type of internet... 30 times out of 100 times you go online your computer is open for attacks that can not be stopped by any one software security system. Since running more than one security system at one time is not possible, the only cost effective and safe route is to get on a routine maintenance schedule.

What is involved with the Yearly Maintenance?

Imagine your computer being a chalkboard. You write and erase for one year without washing the board off.... By the 12 or 13th month you will not be able to make out what is written on the board. We wash the chalkboard or Hard Drive of the computer making sure to back up the writing and restore it after the "washing".

What is Software Piracy?
In short, software piracy is the selling or copying of software that is freely distributed to friends or family etc.... Read more at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_piracy

Does WeldonPC.com participate in Software Piracy?
NO! When a customer brings a computer to WeldonPC.com to have any software work done, they should provide their own software. If software is not provided WeldonPC.com will research the computer and note the software that is inside of the computer. If possible WeldonPC.com will also extract the cd/serial key so when the software is re-installed the lagitamate software is installed....

Effective?
After keeping a very close eye on the computers our customers ask us to service we have found that 30 out of 100 times that you visit the internet you will encounter something that the security on your computer will not be able to catch, handle and dispose of.