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.S. Premier Issue, January
2008
| In This Issue . . . |
| The LifeRing Comes To Life! |
| S.O.S. FAQ's - "Should I Turn Off My PC Every Day?" |
| Website Spotlite - "PC S.O.S. of Texas" |
| Computer Tutor - "Infection Protection" |
| The LifeRing Has Comes To Life! |
For 5 years I have envisioned creating an
e-newsletter to keep in constant contact with my
customers. Recently, I discovered a web-based email
service called Constant Contact. I
investigated it and discovered that it's
perfect for my vision. I subscribed to the
Constant Contact service and The LifeRing has
come to life!
The name "The
LifeRing" represents the support (Support On Site) that I provide to those who send me
a call for help (SOS).
The LifeRing
is FREE to all of my customers, and to anyone
who subscribes at www.PcsosTexas.com.
The
LifeRing will be emailed quarterly and will
contain:
Spam (unsolicited email) is one of the biggest problems in the
computer industry. So, The
LifeRing uses the SafeUnsubscribe system,
which allows anyone to easily subscribe through
my website, or to unsubscribe from within any email.
Your name and email address remain secure and safe from
spam.
If you have a suggestion or question for The LifeRing, email me at ScottAGoss@PcsosTexas.com. |
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S.O.S. FAQ's
(frequently asked questions)
"Should I turn off
my PC every day?"
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If you don't use your PC every day, you should turn it off
between uses.
If you do use your PC every day, you should adjust the
Power options in Control Panel so that after a period of inactivity,
your PC will go into "Standby" mode. This mode saves energy but
keeps your PC ready for use throughout the day. To
bring your PC out of Standby mode, simply move the mouse or press a
key.
During longer periods of inactivity (I suggest a few hours),
you should set your PC to go into "Hibernation". In
this mode, the condition of Windows
is saved and your PC turns off. To "wake up"
your PC from Hibernation, press the power
button (the power light should be blinking), and after a few seconds
your PC will wake up and return to the condition
that existed prior to Hibernation.
Laptop PC's have an additional power settings for when they are
running on battery power. Adjusting your battery power
settings will extend the time your laptop PC can run on
batteries.
Although you never have to turn off
your PC, Windows will run better if it is restarted
occasionally, so you should Restart Windows weekly.
And one more thing . . .
Your PC and related hardware should be plugged
in to a computer-grade surge protector, but no surge protector
can protect you from a direct lightning strike. So, it's
always a good idea to turn off and unplug your PC during a
thunderstorm or extended period of
non-use. |
| Website Spotlite "PC S.O.S. of Texas" |
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Our
first Website Spotlite
is our own website, PC S.O.S. of
Texas, which launched in
2007.
I'm taking this first issue of The LifeRing to shine the
Website Spotlite
on www.PcsosTexas.com. I invite you to
visit it and learn more about PC Support On Site.
On the "got support?" page
there is a link where anyone can sign up for a free subscription to
The
LifeRing.
On "The History"
page you'll learn how PC S.O.S.
has changed since I started my first computer business (PCS) in 1986.
Turn on your speakers and visit the "What
is SOS?" page to hear a real SOS! Then learn where
the phrase "SOS" came from and what it really stands for.
If you need a website, or need to upgrade
your website, contact me. I can help you
create and maintain your personalized email, along with a
professional presence on the World Wide
Web. |
Computer
Tutor "Infection Protection"
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By far, the biggest PC problem that I see is
malware (malicious software) that comes
from websites, files sharing and
emails and infects Windows. I have named
this problem "Windowsitis!"
Malware comes in many forms such as viruses, worms, trojans, adware,
spyware and hijacks. Malware infections can cause all sorts of PC problems
including error messages, shut-downs, lock-ups, loss of data
and most frequently, PC slooooooowness. There is no single
protection program that is effective against all of these
problems. Instead, we must use a combination of multiple types
of protection, along with safe computing practices to give our PC's
something that I call "Infection
Protection."
I recommend these 5 steps to give your PC Infection Protection:
After a PC becomes infected, it usually requires a trip to the
PC S.O.S. computer lab to completely
remove all traces of the infection. Most infected PC's have
multiple problems. If you suspect that your PC is already
infected, contact me immediately to prevent data loss and to
remove the malware, and then I can give your PC Infection
Protection.
If you need help giving your PC Infection Protection, contact
me. |
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