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Computer Techs
Reno's In-Home PC & Technology Help Experts since 2003
Experienced & Affordable
 
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Monthly Newsletter
January 2013
In light of recent media attention to the security vulnerabilities in Java, it is recommended that you disable Java in your web browser to minimize the risk of infected websites using Java to access your computer...

 

We've removed the "FBI Moneypak ransomware" from dozens of computers over the past few months. Here's what you need to know about about it...
 
Decline AVG Web Protection
We recommend that if you see this AVG Anti-Virus upgrade to "Enable Web Protection" - press "Decline". The upgrade will change your browser's home page and search provider by default... Read full article.
How to protect your internet accounts from hackers
We get a lot of calls where the person's account has been hacked. The hacker has sent spam email to their contacts, and often copies their contact list for the purpose of sending future emails and forging their name and email address. Others have had emails sent to their contacts asking for money because they are in distress in a foreign country while on vacation. After their account got hacked, people usually ask us how it happened. Read full article.
 
Microsoft Office 2013 & 365 released: New look and new subscription choices
Microsoft has released its new Office 2013 suite that includes "Word" word processor, "Excel" spreadsheets and "Powerpoint" presentations - plus other programs for notes, email, publishing and databases that are available with different versions or subscription options. If you currently are using Office 2007 or 2010, you probably won't want to upgrade unless you get a new computer, or want to access Office from any internet-connected device... Read full article.
 
Replacing a battery in your gadget can be expensive. Here's how to prolong the lifespan of your battery. Read full article.
Looking for apps for your iPhone? You're sure to find some you'll like in this list of 100 Best iPhone Apps. Read full article.

 

With so many "Cloud" storage options available, there's no reason not to have multiple copies of your important data as backups. Read full article.
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Cheap Unlicensed Computer Repair -

"You Get What You Pay For"

 

Do you have a friend or neighbor who works with computers during in their spare time? Do they actively keep-up with the computer industry and fix computers on a daily basis like we do? 

 

Computer Techs has been in business since 2003, and our technicians have over 20 years of computer experience.

 

Our calls for service have leveled off in the past few years due to an abundance of new inexperienced and unlicensed computer repair people. Similar to hiring an unlicensed contractor to work on your home, it may be cheaper to go with someone else in the short term. However, you can count on Computer Techs to get the job done quickly and correctly, and we'll be available the next time you need service. We are often called to finish repairing what someone else didn't fix correctly.

 

Please recommend us

We appreciate referrals. If you're happy with our professionalism and expert service, please let others know: 
 
· If you recommend us to a friend or family member, as a way of saying "thank you" for referring us we will reward you with a discount on your next service call. For details please see the details of our $20 referral reward.
  
· When people search the internet for computer repair, they often search Google, YellowPages.com or Yahoo Local. Please consider leaving a review of our service at one or more of the following web sites:
 
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Thank you.

 

Mark Cobb

Owner / Technician

Computer Techs

775-742-1230

 

Contact Us

Our techs are:

· Mark Cobb (Owner)

· Steve Deisenroth

 

Note: Chris Payne and Ron Seagraves are no longer working for Computer Techs. Mark Cobb is handling support for previous techs.

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