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September 2014
 
End of Summer Special Special

And another summer is done....and its time to cool off and get your computer ready for the fall...

 

Call us @ 250-890-1065 and take advantage of an awesome "End of Summer Cleanup Special"

 

Have one of our friendly geeks come out and cleanup your devices for an amazing deal of $129.99*

 

We will get all your software up to date, confirm you have a strong working antivirus, make sure your devices are syncing information properly, help with backing up your documents and all the pictures you took all summer long, and so much more.

And if you are in the market for a new fast working machine, we do sell all types of laptops, towers, tablets, both Apple and Windows machines. So come see the geeks in Courtenay or Comox!!!

 

*$129.99 for the first hour and a half, and then billed in 15 minute increments

Rotary Youth Exchange Opportunity

Are you a high school student?
  What to travel to another country to learn a new language and be part of their culture?  Rotary Youth Exchange may be for you.

With schools locked out I wanted to get the message out about Rotary Youth Exchange, an amazing program that takes students and send them to other countries to live for up to a year where they stay with families and go to school.  For a list of countries we exchange with click here.

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 Tech Talk Back Again
My Tech Guys now offers group seminars on a wide range of topics.  Sessions are $20.00 each or $150.00 for the 10 session series.  They are held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00 running October 1st - December 2 at our Courtenay Store.  If you would like to request a topic or would like to register Call Richard Caissie at 250-338-4411.

Classes sell out fast so call today. 

  

See below for a detailed list of Tech Talks

 

October 1st. - Cloud Computing:
Learn what cloud computing is and how you are already using it everyday.

October 8th. - Cloud Storage:
Learn how to set up a cloud storage account and what you can do with it.

October 15th. - Tablets and Smart Phones:
What is Tablet computing about. What are the advantages and disadvantages.

October 22nd. - Apple iOS and Android Devices:
What are the differences between iPads and Android devices and which one is right for you.

October 29th. - iOS 8 for iPhone, iPad and iPod:
Learn about Apples new operating system for iPhone, iPad and iPod

 

Send your Mobile Phone to the Spa at My Tech Guys

   

My Tech Guys are excited to announce the arrival of our new Phone Spa.  Designed to clean electronics that have met with unplanned circumstances such as red wine or salt water, it can clean in places you cannot reach by hand.

 

Ultrasonic cleaning is the rapid and complete removal of contaminants from objects by immersing them in a tank of liquid flooded with high frequency sounds waves. These non-audible sound waves create a scrubbing brush action within the fluid.


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 Cumberland Museum 
For those of you who have not been to the Cumberland museum in the past few months will want to RUN (don't walk) to check out the new People's History exhibit which has 4 personalized tour guides you access through the kiosks throughout the museum.  This interactive presentation lets visitors choose the guide they want, then have various aspects of Cumberland's history explained from the point of view of historical figures.

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My Tech Guys was happy to be able to help support the project as well as donate our time to assist the Cumberland Museum tackle some of its technical challenges (including sound system, website, email and computer glitches).

 

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Xplornet Internet

 

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Sign up today to Xplornet's new rate plans and get:

  • Speeds fast enough to stream video and download large files even if you live in a remote area
  • An affordable service with no hidden fees
  • The ability to have your whole home connected (iPads, iPods, Laptops, Cell Phones) 1
  • Enough usage allowance to watch online movies and shows, plus customized options to pay for more only if you need more!
  • 24/7/365 Canadian Support
  • Satisfaction Guarantee - we give a full money-back guarantee! 2
  • No equipment to buy

For more information stop by our Courtenay or Comox Stores or call 250-890-1065 

Race Around Denman Island
On September 6th and 7th I had the pleasure of my first keelboat race around Denman Island.  This was not only awesome because we won (which is always nice), but we had a great skipper, Andrew Walther, and phenominal crew consisting of Jen, Julia and Jon.  My job title was "Rail Meat" helping keep the sailboat level, as well as assisting with jibes and tacks, grinding and of course learning new words so I could understand what was being asked of me.

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Updates, Don't Forget

Most of us are familiar with the little pop-ups we get asking us to install updates.  While they only take a few minutes to complete, many of us are guilty of postponing them or just ignoring them completely. But keeping up with these computer updates is actually very important when it comes to having a healthy and secure computer. These updates are just as important as having an anti-virus program. Sometimes the automagic updates can fail so we suggest checking to make sure you have the latest versions of the following once a month. 


 Some of the most common updates are:

 

If you have any questions or feel its been awhile since you've done any updates, call us and book a in-home service call or remote service call 250-890-1065

Until Next Time...

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Thanks for taking the time to check out our newsletter.  Always feel free to call, pop by our Comox or Courtenay stores, or send us a message if you have any questions or need help.

Sincerely,

The Geeks
My Tech Guys Inc.

 

Comox Store                          Courtenay Store                    Campbell River
Tel: 250-890-1065                  Tel: 250-338-4411                 Tel: 250-914-4411
1812 Comox Ave                     5 - 2401 Cliffe Ave.
Comox, BC V9M 3M8             Courtenay, BC V9N 2L5 

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In This Issue
Back to School Special
Rotary Youth Exchange
Tech Talk Back Again
New Phone Spa
Cumberland Museum
Xplornet Satellite Internet
Race Around Denman
Updates
Until Next Time
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