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February 2011 Newsletter
Thinking about an Ipad?
Here's what you need to know

ipad 
The Pluses
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to use
  • Great for surfing the web and checking email
  • No viruses! (yet)
  • You can access all those cool apps just like your iphone
  • You can use it like a Kindle

    The Minuses

  • The size makes it awkward to use for any signficant document work.  This is not the machine you want to type your term paper on.
  • You may have difficulty printing. It is not compatible with many printers.
  • The processor is not as powerful as a traditional computer. It does not have the ability to run bigger programs like Quickbooks.
  • It is not as fast on the internet as a traditional computer.

 In short, if you use your computer for work or school, the Ipad would  make a great addition but not an ideal substitute or replacement. 

Questions?

 Contact us

 630 942 8622
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Slow Computer?


 

 Here are some tips for troubleshooting a slow computer

  • Is it your computer or your internet connection? Are other computers in the household/office slow on the internet as well? If they are, test your speed. You can go to our website and click on the Speed Test link to get download and upload speeds. Then, once armed with your download and upload speeds. call your internet service provider and ask them to test your line (AT&T) or  modem (Cable company). They will take you more seriously if you are call prepared with your speed numbers.

  • Your internet service provider will probably want you to bypass your router by plugging directly into the modem. If your speed improves, this is an indication that you may have a problem with your router. Routers and modems generally have a lifespan of 4-5 years.

  • If it is not an internet speed problem, it may be your computer. Scan for viruses.

  • Right click on My Computer, Properties. How much Ram do you have? If your operating system is XP, you may need at least 1 GB of RAM to run your programs. Vista and Windows 7: at least 2 GB of RAM.

  • Click on your Start button, type "msconfig" in the dialogue box, click on the Start up tab.  This is a list of every program that starts up and runs in the background. Are there any programs that you can turn off? Uncheck those boxes.

Need more help?

Contact us

 630 942 8622

 

  Pet of the Month
As promised, we are featuring some of our favorite pets of some of our favorite clients each month. Don't be shy! Send us your pet's picture. 
 schlabach 
Cooper, Chipper and Romeo
belong to Karen Schlabach. Don't they look well behaved and cooperative? How did you do that Karen?  Could you please stop by and take a picture of the three Martin children?
Thom and Sue Martin
 www.Tmcsquared.com