I saw this commercial on the history channel the other day and couldn’t stop laughing!  This is exactly why you should back up your computer data.  Who would ever think that something like this would happen but you know what, it does!  It’s a funny video to watch, but in reality this would be horrifying! It really makes you stop and think of how important data backup really is.  This is a prime example of “it will never happen to me” Click here to watch…

It’s the day after Christmas and no doubt you’ve given or received a technical game, gadget, gizmo or computer. Maybe it’s a brand new shiny netbook and you have no idea on how to get outlook running on it.  Or maybe your network is not locked down and you’ve left the door open to every scrooge in the neighborhood. No worries, just give us a call and we can help. Yes, it may be the day after Christmas but we’re open and here for you if you need us.

What’s the best computer store for computer geeks (asside from the Apple Store on Michigan Avenue in Chicago of course)? Micro Center baby!!! Need to buy a last minute Christmas gift for your computer geek friend? Head to Micro Center!! Too many tech toys to even count! From mico drives to brand new PC towers. Of course you can visit there store online too. They have 22 locations throughout the US:

California
Silicon Valley/Santa Clara
Orange County/Tustin
Colorado
Denver/Denver Tech Center
Georgia
Greater Atlanta/Duluth
Greater Atlanta/Marietta
Illinois
Chicagoland/Central
Chicagoland/Westmont
Kansas
Kansas City/Overland Park
Massachusetts
Boston/Cambridge
Maryland
Beltway/Rockville
Michigan
Detroit/Madison Heights
Minnesota
Twin Cities/St. Louis Park
Missouri
St. Louis/Brentwood
New Jersey
North Jersey/Paterson
New York
Long Island/Westbury
Ohio
Central Ohio/Columbus
Northeast Ohio/Mayfield Hts.
Cincinnati/Sharonville
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia/St. Davids
Texas
Houston/West Loop
Dallas Metroplex/Richardson

I actually just came up with this saying a moment ago. Not sure if it’s an original or if it seeped into my subconscious at some point in time. My definition of “Google Gaze”: an intent focused stare while searching the Internet for must have information. Only to be broken by a hot latte falling off the table onto ones lap.

Kimberly

It’s a cold winter’s night here in the Midwest and snow is the forecast for Christmas Eve. How lovely it would be to have a white Christmas. Unfortunately the snow has halted travel out east and we’ve even felt the effects of this having relatives stuck in New York. It’s like the movie “Trains Planes and Automobiles” but with Christmas instead of it being Thanksgiving.

We’re looking forward to a nice break during the Holidays. I’m looking forward to cooking a turkey and making homemade pumpkin pie.

On a technical note, I’ve managed to wrap up my Christmas shopping thanks to Amazon.com. What did we ever do without online shopping? I remember years ago having to battle the crowds at the mall and dig through picked over merchandise. Thank goodness those days are long gone. Don’t get me wrong, I do enjoy shopping in a “real” store but it’s more of a joyful relaxing experience and we really only go if we’re just browsing around without a need to actually make a purchase. But for serious online shopping under a deadline online is the only way for me!

A note regarding online shopping, always be sure that you’re spyware and virus software is up to date or you could get more than you bargained for. We’re always happy to help you with that at UrbanComputerRepair.com

Happy Holidays!

Kimberly