Get Rid of Those Pesky Viruses!

I’m sure you’ve experienced, or seen, one of those “popular, helpful” viruses. You are just sitting at your computer checking your email or browsing the web then all of a sudden you see something start downloading and pop up saying that your computer needs to be scanned for infections. As you watch it scan it constantly pops up with alerts and warnings saying that your...
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Does Your Computer Tend to Slow Down?

Over time computers seem to start running slower and slower.  The amount of time it takes to open the Internet, open your email, load your normal programs, etc gets longer and longer.  For people who need information fast this can get very frustrating, very quickly! This could be caused by a few different things and we will touch on one of them in this post.  As you use your computer it...
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Computer Freaks 2.0

Social Networking and Web 2.0 is EVERYWHERE…so we are officially jumping on the bandwagon!  We will be adding tips, hints, news and other Computer Repair related issues on our blog, facebook page and twitter account.  That way you can always be connected and get helplful hints, good deals and important news all relating to computer service, repair and technology. To find us on...
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Computer Freaks are Here!

Hello Computer Users in Portland! We would like to introduce ourselves and let you know the types of services that we provide.  Our business name is Computer Freaks and we are located, and do business, in the Portland Metro Area!  We have been established for the last 2 years, since 2009, and look forward to continuing to expand and deliver exceptional service! We service BOTH PCs AND...
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Computer Freaks are Live!

What We Do: We are a Professional On-Site Computer Service and Repair business located in Portland. Whether you have a PC or a Mac we will come to your location, do a full diagnosis and repair all of the problems so your computer is running in tip-top shape.
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Computer Freaks on Facebook

Hi Portland Computer Users, We have our own page on Facebook, so we can let everyone in Portland know about us! Click our badge to the right in order to become a Fan and then you can follow us see what is happening! Also, you can tell your friends, family and co-workers about us, so they all have a good, reliable source for computer repair as well! - Gabriele
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Antivirus System Pro

Hi Portland Computer Users, I just recently did a job for a client who had gotten Antivirus System Pro on their computer. I got it off an their computer is running great, but I want to make a post so you know what to look for and what you can expect with this virus. Antivirus System Pro is a rogue antivirus software that infects your computer and attempts to get you to purchase the program,...
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Computer Freaks Special Offers

Hi Portland Computer Users, I want to make you aware of the Special Offers we have going on right now. We try to put together great prices for people in the Portland Metro Area, because we know it is NOT FUN when your computer goes down and also, it is NOT FUN to have to pay a bunch of money to get it running again. For all New Customers we are giving you 10% Off Your First Hour! Remember...
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Computer Freaks is open 7 Days a Week

Hi Portland Computer Users, We know that computers don’t break down on a scheduled basis nor do they conveniently stop working between 9 and 5, when most places are open. I want to let you know that we are open and ready to repair your computer at inconvenient times and on the weekends! Here is our full schedule of operations: 1. M – F: 9am to 6pm 2. Sat: 10am to 6pm 3. ...
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Protect Your Computer During Winter Weather

Hi Portland Computer Users, I looked outside this morning and noticed that ice was all over the roads, cars and everything else. As these conditions are dangerous for driving, they can also be dangerous for your computer at home. This is a post giving you some helpful hints in keeping your computer safe this Holiday Season. All home, desktop computers are plugged in. FACT. Ice build-up...
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Happy New Year!

Hi Portland Computer Users, We want to wish all of you a very Happy and Prosperous New Year in 2010! Now that the Holidays are over it’s time to get back to work and start producing! Nowadays it’s virtually impossible to continue working without a computer… So, in the event that your computer crashes or needs to be repaired you can always CALL US! We will have a...
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Internet Explorer vs Mozilla Firefox

Hi Portland Computer Users, This post is designed to give you some insight on how to browse the web a little safer, a little faster and a lot more in vogue! Microsoft Internet Explorer has been around since the Internet was invented and became mainstream. This doesn’t necessarily mean that it is the best web browser you can use. You don’t know how many jobs I have been on where...
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The Virtues of Windows 7

Hi Portland Computer Users, I want to let you know that the advances of Windows 7, from Windows Vista, are far and beyond those of Windows Vista, from Windows XP. Whatever your computing needs are, you can do them much easier through Windows 7 than you ever could through Windows Vista. Vista constantly hampers you when you open new programs, want to get rid of programs, change any ...
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