SERVICES
Do you have a technology question, idea or problem? Bring your technology to the Edge! When considering technology, please note that there is nothing wrong with hiring a geek to assist you, just don't pay for the entire squad. If you are interested in learning more about one or more of our services below, please contact us. We give free consultations by phone and some of our services can be performed remotely! Why would you want to lug your computer around or pay one of the big chains just to look at your computer? You have nothing to lose!
Website Design & Website Hosting Services
Why does your company need a website? It is the most cost effective marketing media available. Your website will always be available, even outside of your normal operating hours. It is also a green alternative to the printed flyer that is just tossed in the trash by the uninterested. Important changes can be made in a timely manner. If someone needs something in this self service, information age, they turn to the internet. This is the audience that you want to have access to your information. It does not matter if your business presence is local or global as a website will allow anyone with access to the internet to view your business offerings. Website addresses can easily be added to other forms of media, such as business cards, email signatures, social and professional networks and online directories to further enhance your potential audience.
What will not having a website cost you? Many people search online to find solutions to their needs or problems. If your potential customers cannot find your company online, they will find your competitors.
Computer Build to Custom Specifications
You know you want a new computer, but you do not know what needs to be in it. The terms, Bit, Byte, Megabyte, Gigabyte, Terabyte, RAM, ROM, SATA, IDE, EIDE, Master, Slave, don’t mean anything to you. This is where we come in. We will determine and make suggestions of what your computer needs to have in it from your description of what you want your computer to do and the budget you want to work with. Whether you want the top of the line gamer machine, a powerhouse media system to feed your entire house, a high end office server, a basic office computer that will handle a lot of multi tasking or you just want to surf the web and save pictures of your family, we will suggest the most cost effective solution for your needs. The biggest benefit to having a computer built versus buying it off the shelf is that it does not come with tons of pre loaded software that you will never use and is just taking up space. Note that you get the manufacture's warranties on all of the individual parts as well.
Computer Upgrade
You have an existing computer, but it just does not have the performance or storage space for everything you need it to do. Let us show you and discuss with you your upgrade options. Upgrading a computer or laptop can be the cheapest way to go in these hard times if you want to make that old computer run better than new and last longer.
Computer Repair
What happened? The computer always turns on when I hit the power button. This has never happened, I don’t hear any beeps or now I hear three beeps. What does that mean? Windows says it cannot and will not load because it is missing a file. Where is that CD? It knows I threw that away a week ago and it will turn on the next time I hit the power button… Right? Let us look at it and we can tell you what is wrong. We can suggest the most cost effective way to solve the problem.
Shopping Assistant
So, you have decided to purchase a computer from one of those other guys off the shelf. The only problem is that you are not sure that the sales people have your best interest at heart. They may not work on commission, but that does not mean that they have not been told which computers they are to get rid of to make room for the newer models. You look at the weekly sales ads and you don't understand why two computers that look exactly the same are drastically different in price. Contact us and let us know what your budget is and what your needs are and we can help you pick out the perfect computer. We will also make sure that you know exactly what you need to connect everything.
In addition to helping clients select the perfect computer(s) for their needs, we can also help with the selection of the ideal electronic components. Whether it is adding a new component to an existing home theatre setup, starting from scratch or picking the right device to control them all, we can help. Do those gold connections really make a difference? Do you really need the "Monster" cables? What is the best type of connection for your components for video, audio? We will help you with these questions and more.
Network Cabling, Setup, Security, Wireless & Wired
Do you need your home office or office space setup with a wired or wireless network, but you have no idea what to do, what you need or even where to start? This is where we come in. We can recommend the best hardware for the project that can make all of your new and old devices work together. We will also make your network secure so that only your devices can connect to your network to help protect your data. Be aware that by default wireless routers are easy to setup, but this ease of setup sacrifices security. For this reason, you should never use the factory default settings for a router. Wireless router ranges are always increasing so that means that more and more people have the potential to connect to your network without your knowledge and your personal data is not so personal when everyone can access it.
Virus, Spyware and Adware Removal
Do you think you have a virus? Have people told you that you sent them emails that you know you did not send? Is your computer suddenly running extremely slowly? All of these are signs that you may have adware, spyware or an actual virus on your system. The first step you need to make is to contact us. The second step is to disconnect your computer from any other computer and the internet. If your computer is infected, you do not want to take the chance that it is sending information back to the person or people that wrote the malicious program. We will clean your system of any malicious items in no time. This service can be performed remotely in some cases.
Windows Performance Issue Resolution
What causes Windows to slow down? There are many reasons for this and each can be dealt with. One of the main reasons is that there are too many programs that are designed to run as if they are the only program you will have installed on your system. Companies take the stance that users will have newer computers that will always be connected through high speed internet. For this reason, they build their applications to automatically update (by default) and when many programs (including Windows) are all doing this at the same time, it makes for an unpleasant user experience. Why do you care if there is a new fantastic version of some program when all you want to do is check your email or check your stock quotes? Contact us and we will diagnose which applications are doing this and which applications are important for your everyday use. We have been working with Windows for over 15 years and have extensive administrator level knowledge and know how to make just the right tweaks to get that performance back. This service can be performed remotely in some cases.
Home Theater Setup and Installation (Electrical Wiring, TV hanging, Component Cabling, Universal Remote Programming)
Don't know what the following terms mean: 480, 720, 1080, Interlaced, Progressive, Aspect Ratio, Burn In, Contrast, HDMI, Component, Composite, DVI, RF, IR? Not sure if you want LCD, Plasma or LED TV and what the strengths and weaknesses of each type are. What type of TV mount is best for your situation and what do you need to know before you do a wall mount? Do you want one really powerful remote to control it all and are not sure how to program it for all of your individual components? Contact us and we can help you select the best components for your home theatre setup and then install, connect and program everything to your requirements and satisfaction.
General Software Assistance
Do you want to be better at an application or windows itself, but do not know how or where to start? Are you busy and do not have the time or even care to learn another program and just want someone to set everything up for you so everything just works? Contact us and we will help you with our extensive knowledge of windows and how windows programs are designed. Additionally, after everything is configured to your request, we can help you back up your system in the case the unexpected happens.
