“For the price of fixing my computer, I could buy a new computer”
This is probably the number one statement every computer technician hears when he mentions that he chargers for his services. It does not matter if you give a flat rate price or an hourly price.
But what does it really cost to buy a new computer, rather than fix an “old one”?
Fixing a computer can cost between $70 and $210.
Buying a new computer can cost between $400 and $700 (modestly), add in software and printers, then add hours of setup and cabling. Not to mention lost data and precious time! Let’s say $300?
Details !!!
Step one: Computer selection. While it may seem that there are only 4 or 5 computer manufacturers out there, each computer is differs. CPU speed, hard drive size, amount of memory, and warranties. Add “research time” and “buying time” plus “set up time” to your costs.
Step two: Software and printers. A computer comes out of the factory “as is”. That means all your programs and printers have to be reloaded. If you have changed operating systems (say from XP to Windows 8), then you may have to buy new programs, or even a new printer. Add software (Microsoft Office is $250), Quickbooks etc. Add a new printer and printer cable.
Step three: Data. How do you get your data from the “old” or “infected” computer over to your new computer? How do you know that you aren’t copying the virus WITH the data? How do you know which data to transfer, and where it is located on the old computer? How do you set up your email and internet, your routers and passwords?
Step four: If you have managed all on your own so far, you’ve done well. If you have transferred your data over to the new computer, you’ve done exceptionally well. BUT if you have transferred over the virus that caused the problem in the first place??? You are back to square one.
Hire a computer professional
We are worth it !
Jerrold Schiff
http://www.schiffkey.com
407-772-2081
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Thursday, May 30, 2013
Monday, May 13, 2013
The Benefits of Solar Fountains
The Benefits of Solar Fountains
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There are many benefits of outdoor solar fountains with the most beneficial being they do not need a power source to operate; making them environmentally friendly. The materials used in the construction are lightweight resin which makes them quite light and easy to move around. Other materials that they may be made of include ceramic, wood and metal. Small solar panels are a component of the fountains which are angled towards the sun to capture solar energy to power the fountain. Some fountains have a cord leading to the solar panel so that you may place the panel in the sun and the fountain in the shade. The fountain can be run throughout the day without worrying about an electrical source or increasing the electrical bill.
Other benefits that property owners will enjoy is that they make the air zone cooler and produce negative ions that purify the air. One of the nicest things about an outdoor fountain is that they are attractive and can be enjoyed year round, for many years. The beauty of a water fountain is undeniable. The tranquil sounds of the gently flowing water creates a calming power that add peace to your day and helps to relieve stress as you enjoy an atmosphere that is therapeutic. There is no wiring used to operate the solar fountain and because no source of energy is needed, aside from the energy of the sun, it is renewable energy that is non–polluting to the environment. Consumers around the world have slowly transitioned towards the use of solar energy, and solar power products are taking over the market.
Nature is beautiful and solar water fountains enhance the beauty of nature. The fountains can be added to anywhere in a yard, or you can plan a part of your outdoor space around the water fountain. Solar power fountains are an affordable luxury that adds beauty and tranquility to the outdoor environment of a yard.
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http://www.solarfountainsetc.com
There are many benefits of outdoor solar fountains with the most beneficial being they do not need a power source to operate; making them environmentally friendly. The materials used in the construction are lightweight resin which makes them quite light and easy to move around. Other materials that they may be made of include ceramic, wood and metal. Small solar panels are a component of the fountains which are angled towards the sun to capture solar energy to power the fountain. Some fountains have a cord leading to the solar panel so that you may place the panel in the sun and the fountain in the shade. The fountain can be run throughout the day without worrying about an electrical source or increasing the electrical bill.
Other benefits that property owners will enjoy is that they make the air zone cooler and produce negative ions that purify the air. One of the nicest things about an outdoor fountain is that they are attractive and can be enjoyed year round, for many years. The beauty of a water fountain is undeniable. The tranquil sounds of the gently flowing water creates a calming power that add peace to your day and helps to relieve stress as you enjoy an atmosphere that is therapeutic. There is no wiring used to operate the solar fountain and because no source of energy is needed, aside from the energy of the sun, it is renewable energy that is non–polluting to the environment. Consumers around the world have slowly transitioned towards the use of solar energy, and solar power products are taking over the market.
Nature is beautiful and solar water fountains enhance the beauty of nature. The fountains can be added to anywhere in a yard, or you can plan a part of your outdoor space around the water fountain. Solar power fountains are an affordable luxury that adds beauty and tranquility to the outdoor environment of a yard.
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Writing for Business
Writing for Business
By Karen Shane.
http://www.interviewsresumes.com
============================================
Ever compose an essay and then review it and see that it does not flow properly? Could it be improved so you get your message out there properly and it makes sense? How about if you are in a management position and you are responsible for explaining to the entire company how a new product or service is launched? There are times when managers or employees need to refine their writing so they are taken seriously.
If ever something is printed in a manual, pamphlet or in a small booklet that goes out to everyone in a school audience only to find there are four spelling errors, it will be an embarrassment to the entire staff in the principal’s office. Sure, we find typos in the daily and local newspapers written by freelancers, but the paper itself often doesn’t take it seriously. Instead, they say it’s up to the writer and is no fault of their own.
Why not ask someone to look over your work as an editor once a week particularly if English is not your first language? There are people like me sitting at the computer writing professional resumes and powerful cover letters who could do just that for you. Recent and past clients enjoy this service because it makes them look good on paper. Maybe it has been a long time since university, college or high school, when you may have developed your writing skills, or maybe, just maybe you were a number cruncher specializing in accounting and it didn’t matter to you, or perhaps you studied Science and spelling and business writing was the last thing on your list.
Have you taken a business correspondence course lately? Who has time? With life nowadays on the go it would be nice for all of us to have an extra day during the week, but not for work, but instead, an extra day on the weekend.
Imagine this real-time scene: In three weeks you will have to produce writing material for your company. Where do you start? You either write a few lines and crumple up the paper, or start a million files on the computer dissatisfied that it’s now working for you. You know what you want to say, but how on earth are you going to complete this piece when you have to take David to piano lessons, Sarah to swimming, and Samantha to Tai Kwan Do and meet your spouse at The Athletic Club? One week passes, then another week, then it’s 48 hours before you have to get this product printed or emailed! Are you a last minute person? It doesn’t always work best this way, leaving everything to the last minute. It’s best you plan ahead; after all you need to leave time for revisions. So get that draft done up in Week One, give it to this company and you’ll be ahead of the game, even if you only require it in draft form. At least you’ll have it to put your thoughts to paper.
Business Writing is more important than you may think. Clarity in written communications is vital to the success of a company. You may be in charge of developing a topic that you know little about. That’s ok; we can give you ideas, no problem. Seriously, think of all the benefits, plan ahead, remember that it could mean that you get that big promotion, if you look good on paper. We really don’t mind if you put your name to it instead of our name, or if you print the article in a local paper, or in a booklet, a manual, or use the text we write for your next business proposal.
We’re here to help you get started. Discover how you may save time and meet your next deadline. The more time you give us, the better. Know that there is a service out there with people behind the scenes who care whether you’re a business person, student, sales person, marketing representative or new entrepreneur. With 20 years’ experience, I am sure we can accommodate you as well, delivering a high quality product to enable you to shine.
Karen Shane is a dually Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Resume Strategist (CRS), a graduate of university and college, specializing in many industries. She holds a Medical Office Administration Diploma, has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement Awards several times, and her work appears in textbooks. Find out more at: shaneresumes@gmail.com http://www.interviewsresumes.com Send a sample page of what you need produced. Call the office so we can talk and get started. Contact: 416.226.0460.
By Karen Shane.
http://www.interviewsresumes.com
============================================
Ever compose an essay and then review it and see that it does not flow properly? Could it be improved so you get your message out there properly and it makes sense? How about if you are in a management position and you are responsible for explaining to the entire company how a new product or service is launched? There are times when managers or employees need to refine their writing so they are taken seriously.
If ever something is printed in a manual, pamphlet or in a small booklet that goes out to everyone in a school audience only to find there are four spelling errors, it will be an embarrassment to the entire staff in the principal’s office. Sure, we find typos in the daily and local newspapers written by freelancers, but the paper itself often doesn’t take it seriously. Instead, they say it’s up to the writer and is no fault of their own.
Why not ask someone to look over your work as an editor once a week particularly if English is not your first language? There are people like me sitting at the computer writing professional resumes and powerful cover letters who could do just that for you. Recent and past clients enjoy this service because it makes them look good on paper. Maybe it has been a long time since university, college or high school, when you may have developed your writing skills, or maybe, just maybe you were a number cruncher specializing in accounting and it didn’t matter to you, or perhaps you studied Science and spelling and business writing was the last thing on your list.
Have you taken a business correspondence course lately? Who has time? With life nowadays on the go it would be nice for all of us to have an extra day during the week, but not for work, but instead, an extra day on the weekend.
Imagine this real-time scene: In three weeks you will have to produce writing material for your company. Where do you start? You either write a few lines and crumple up the paper, or start a million files on the computer dissatisfied that it’s now working for you. You know what you want to say, but how on earth are you going to complete this piece when you have to take David to piano lessons, Sarah to swimming, and Samantha to Tai Kwan Do and meet your spouse at The Athletic Club? One week passes, then another week, then it’s 48 hours before you have to get this product printed or emailed! Are you a last minute person? It doesn’t always work best this way, leaving everything to the last minute. It’s best you plan ahead; after all you need to leave time for revisions. So get that draft done up in Week One, give it to this company and you’ll be ahead of the game, even if you only require it in draft form. At least you’ll have it to put your thoughts to paper.
Business Writing is more important than you may think. Clarity in written communications is vital to the success of a company. You may be in charge of developing a topic that you know little about. That’s ok; we can give you ideas, no problem. Seriously, think of all the benefits, plan ahead, remember that it could mean that you get that big promotion, if you look good on paper. We really don’t mind if you put your name to it instead of our name, or if you print the article in a local paper, or in a booklet, a manual, or use the text we write for your next business proposal.
We’re here to help you get started. Discover how you may save time and meet your next deadline. The more time you give us, the better. Know that there is a service out there with people behind the scenes who care whether you’re a business person, student, sales person, marketing representative or new entrepreneur. With 20 years’ experience, I am sure we can accommodate you as well, delivering a high quality product to enable you to shine.
Karen Shane is a dually Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Certified Resume Strategist (CRS), a graduate of university and college, specializing in many industries. She holds a Medical Office Administration Diploma, has been nominated for Outstanding Achievement Awards several times, and her work appears in textbooks. Find out more at: shaneresumes@gmail.com http://www.interviewsresumes.com Send a sample page of what you need produced. Call the office so we can talk and get started. Contact: 416.226.0460.
Thursday, May 9, 2013
Questions: for Solar Water Fountains Etc.
Questions: for Solar Water Fountains Etc.
http://www.solarfountainsetc.com
http://www.solarfountainsmall.com
Are there a variety of fountains from which to choose?
Can a solar fountain run on electric power?
Can a solar fountain be placed in the shade?
Do birds like to use fountains for drinking?
How much space is needed for a fountain?
What should be done to prepare a fountain for winter?
Why do people toss coins in fountains?
Are there fountains for indoors?
How long is the cord from the sun panel to the fountain?
Are fountains hard to clean?
How often will the fountain need more water?
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http://www.solarfountainsetc.com
http://www.solarfountainsmall.com
Are there a variety of fountains from which to choose?
Can a solar fountain run on electric power?
Can a solar fountain be placed in the shade?
Do birds like to use fountains for drinking?
How much space is needed for a fountain?
What should be done to prepare a fountain for winter?
Why do people toss coins in fountains?
Are there fountains for indoors?
How long is the cord from the sun panel to the fountain?
Are fountains hard to clean?
How often will the fountain need more water?
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Tips to keep your computer running.
Tips to keep your computer running.
By Jerrold Schiff of Computer Virus Removal. http://www.schiffkey.com
Follow these four steps and your computer can run for years!
(1) Update
Viruses can infect your computer. One definition of a virus is an attack on software vulnerability. If your software is up-to-date, then you are less likely to be hit. Update the following: Microsoft, also called “Windows Update”. Java. Adobe Reader, Flash and Shockwave.
(2) Dust
Your computer is air cooled. That means a fan brings in cooler air, passes it over the cpu heat sync and attempts to remove heat. The best way to clean out a computer is to open up the side panel, take the computer outside, and use a gas duster to remove the crap that has accumulated. Be very careful near any fans.
(3) Files
Sure, you may think that deleting files from Internet Explorer does the job. But sadly, no. Be careful which programs you buy, or worse, get for free. A good program deletes the temporary files, cookies, and folders which accumulate “stuff”. Even the download folders need to be cleaned out.
(4) Viruses
If you do not have an anti-virus program – get one. Make sure it is paid for and up-to-date. You should be scanning for viruses weekly. Always do an update for virus definitions before scanning.
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By Jerrold Schiff of Computer Virus Removal. http://www.schiffkey.com
Follow these four steps and your computer can run for years!
(1) Update
Viruses can infect your computer. One definition of a virus is an attack on software vulnerability. If your software is up-to-date, then you are less likely to be hit. Update the following: Microsoft, also called “Windows Update”. Java. Adobe Reader, Flash and Shockwave.
(2) Dust
Your computer is air cooled. That means a fan brings in cooler air, passes it over the cpu heat sync and attempts to remove heat. The best way to clean out a computer is to open up the side panel, take the computer outside, and use a gas duster to remove the crap that has accumulated. Be very careful near any fans.
(3) Files
Sure, you may think that deleting files from Internet Explorer does the job. But sadly, no. Be careful which programs you buy, or worse, get for free. A good program deletes the temporary files, cookies, and folders which accumulate “stuff”. Even the download folders need to be cleaned out.
(4) Viruses
If you do not have an anti-virus program – get one. Make sure it is paid for and up-to-date. You should be scanning for viruses weekly. Always do an update for virus definitions before scanning.
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Tips to keep your computer running.
Tips to keep your computer running.
By Jerrold Schiff of Computer Virus Removal. http://www.schiffkey.com
Follow these four steps and your computer can run for years!
(1) Update
Viruses can infect your computer. One definition of a virus is an attack on software vulnerability. If your software is up-to-date, then you are less likely to be hit. Update the following: Microsoft, also called “Windows Update”. Java. Adobe Reader, Flash and Shockwave.
(2) Dust
Your computer is air cooled. That means a fan brings in cooler air, passes it over the cpu heat sync and attempts to remove heat. The best way to clean out a computer is to open up the side panel, take the computer outside, and use a gas duster to remove the crap that has accumulated. Be very careful near any fans.
(3) Files
Sure, you may think that deleting files from Internet Explorer does the job. But sadly, no. Be careful which programs you buy, or worse, get for free. A good program deletes the temporary files, cookies, and folders which accumulate “stuff”. Even the download folders need to be cleaned out.
(4) Viruses
If you do not have an anti-virus program – get one. Make sure it is paid for and up-to-date. You should be scanning for viruses weekly. Always do an update for virus definitions before scanning.
By Jerrold Schiff of Computer Virus Removal. http://www.schiffkey.com
Follow these four steps and your computer can run for years!
(1) Update
Viruses can infect your computer. One definition of a virus is an attack on software vulnerability. If your software is up-to-date, then you are less likely to be hit. Update the following: Microsoft, also called “Windows Update”. Java. Adobe Reader, Flash and Shockwave.
(2) Dust
Your computer is air cooled. That means a fan brings in cooler air, passes it over the cpu heat sync and attempts to remove heat. The best way to clean out a computer is to open up the side panel, take the computer outside, and use a gas duster to remove the crap that has accumulated. Be very careful near any fans.
(3) Files
Sure, you may think that deleting files from Internet Explorer does the job. But sadly, no. Be careful which programs you buy, or worse, get for free. A good program deletes the temporary files, cookies, and folders which accumulate “stuff”. Even the download folders need to be cleaned out.
(4) Viruses
If you do not have an anti-virus program – get one. Make sure it is paid for and up-to-date. You should be scanning for viruses weekly. Always do an update for virus definitions before scanning.
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