PC Computer Guy - Tech Talk

A short 10 minute overview of major issues we saw last year to avoid.

The CPU is the brain of the computer, but not all CPU's are created equal. Know the differences so you don't get stuck with something that slows your computer.

Cloud backup solutions for example such as Carbonite and Mozy simply upload your information from your computer to their servers via the internet. The same is true for Dropbox, OneDrive, Google Drive or iCloud.

Thinking of replacing your old computer? Join us for this episode of Tech Talk, where Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses tips for buying a new computer and provides some general recommendations.

Orb is a great, FREE program that allows you to stream content on your home computer to you, anywhere. You can use it to stream videos, music files, access documents and of critical importance for the Olympics, TV.

In this Tech Talk Podcast PC Computer Guy Nick Ellis sums up years of experience with a 30 talk on things to do and not do. Money saving tips as well as new tech is also mentioned in this tech talk.

If you have been infected with this, you should disconnect your computer from the internet immedeatly in an attempt to minimize damage, though it may already be too late.

Is your internet running slow? Or is it your computer running slow? Or is it the web site running slow? What's the difference?

There are tons of free things out there on the internet. We've compiled a list of some of our favorite free software to use including Malwarebytes, Chrome, Audacity, Libre Office, Picasa, Classic Shell and more. Tune in for the breakdown!

I get asked what I think about Mac often. So let me start by saying that I'm not writing this article because I have a chip on my shoulder. I am sure some of the mac fans out there will view what I have to say here as sacrilegious.

The world is coming to an end!! Everyone's internet is going to be shut down. The government is after you... Yeah, not so much.

It's annoying - but we must do it. Databases get hacked and your password may be floating out there on the internet waiting for bad guys to do bad things. Changing passwords at least once a year can help!

Skype is an easy to use instant messaging program that delivers very good quality video calls as well with just a couple clicks. This ease of use makes it particularly well suited for grandma or others who are not all that comfortable with computers.

How to absolutely erase all data from your computer... everything. There will be nothing left. That means no documents, no records, no programs, not even Windows.

In this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk, we will have a birds eye view of the components inside your computer and what they do. Computer Hardware 101

Using the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy) field, usually located right under the "CC" field, you can send forwarded emails to 5, 20, or 50 people without exposing my email address to everyone else in the list.

Many people are receiving calls from people claiming to be Microsoft, and indicating they've detected a virus on your computer and will help you clean it. Don't fall for this scam!

Kevin of Thomas Real estate Services had a hard drive crash. Fortunately, he had PcComputerGuy setup a backup system that made the often traumatic event - no big deal.

So many people fail to back up their computer. When disaster strikes, you risk losing all your precious memories stored inside your computer. Backup before it's too late.

It's true that microsoft is no longer supporting windows XP. This however does not mean that your computer will stop working. Instead it simply means you will no longer get updates. This doesn't necessarily mean you need to run out and buy a new computer.

I find many homes that have bandwidth overkill, far beyond what they need or will use - but simply have it because the numbers look bigger. This results in paying more money and getting very little out of it. Listen in for details.

Just having an anti-virus isn't good enough. You need a GOOD program and the right level of protection. Tune in as Nick Ellis, PC Computer Guy offers his advice to keep your computer running smoothly.

It's almost here. In fact you may be reading this after the officially launches on October 26th.

Listen in as Nick Ellis - PC Computer Guy discusses the "Internet Doomsday" or "Malware Monday" on WIBC 93.1 Indianapolis Radio.

In this episode PC Computer Guy discusses the benefits of remote access, and how to get it for free!

Solid State Hard Drives provide an incredible boost to the modern computer system. What are these new drives, and what are the benefits and drawbacks of them?

In this Tech Talk Episode we discuss ways to increase and improve the wireless signal from your router to reach areas you couldn't reach before.

Internet Explorer vs Google Chrome - Alternative Web browser to Internet Explorer is much faster and highly recommended to my customers.

NAS Servers - cheap reliable way to manage, store, backup and provide redundancy of data.

Often we get asked, Can a tablet be used to replace a laptop? Tune in for the answer!

An AdBlocker can be a program, plugin or extension that helps filter and block many of the ads displayed. While an AdBlocker won't block ALL ads, it'll definitely go a long way in getting rid of some of that pesky annoyance.

PC Computer Guy covers must-have security measures for facebook and the idea of Dual-Screen's connected to a single computer.

With black Friday coming in just a few days and Christmas around the corner – the yearly question is being asked: What should I buy?

CryptoLocker, Game Over Zeus and heartbleed have made 2013 and 2014 difficult years for the average Joe computer user. These viruses and exploits are serious, much more than most.

Virtual PBX Systems such as Ring Central, Jive and others are becoming common place. They offer great features for an affordable price and give your business a more polished look.

The very nature of a digital signal negates the need for expensive digital cables. Usually buying the cheaper knock off wires work with the exact same end result, so why waste your money?

It's a pain, but most of us rarely change passwords. In this tech talk I suggest a compromise, and explain why it's important to change them from time to time.

The reason so many people don't know the answer to this question, is because there are so many different answers out there! And most of them are not wrong, they are just not entirely correct. The full answer is this: “It depends.”

We recently setup a couple wireless AC Routers in homes that had constant wireless issues. Did they perform well? Listen in to this PcComputerGuy Tech Talk!

Google offers a number of really cool, and even free things. One of the coolest is Google Voice, a voice forwarding, answering and texting service. You can get your own phone number, for free, that you can in turn give to your friends and family.