Computer Maintenance & Repair Archives - Great Lakes Computer Corporation

Now In Sandusky! Broader Reach, Same Great Service.

by Bob Martin | Mar 24, 2022 | Business Continuity, Computer Maintenance & Repair, Computer Problems, Cyber Security, Data Protection, Data Security, Industry News, IT Managed Services, IT security, Managed IT Services, Network Security, Printer Repair, Server Monitoring, Server Repair & Maintenance

Great Lakes Computer is opening a convenient new location! While the headquarters will remain in Avon, Ohio, we are adding a satellite office near downtown Sandusky. This prime spot will enable us to better serve our traditional business customers in Northwestern...

7 Tips to Keep Your IT Cool in the Heat

by Bob Martin | Jul 1, 2021 | Computer Maintenance & Repair, Computer Problems, IT Repair, IT Support

Don’t be fooled by brisk morning temperature drops–there are still many hot days to come this summer. Your IT hardware wants to stay as cool as you do and a spike in temps can lead to overheating, which can cause a lot of issues for your business network...

Simple Tips to Keep Your Business Data Safe

by Bob Martin | Jun 17, 2021 | Business Continuity, Computer Maintenance & Repair, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, IT outsourcing, IT Repair, IT security, Managed IT Services, Network Security, Remote Monitoring, SOCaaS

Business data is vital to keep safe given increasing threats in the marketplace, such as identity theft and various forms of financial fraud. Fortunately, there are simple controls you can implement to mitigate risks to your business and clients’ confidential...

Windows 7 End of Life is January 14th, 2020

by Bob Martin | Dec 11, 2019 | Computer Maintenance & Repair, Computer Problems, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Security, IT Repair, IT security, IT Solutions, IT Support, windows 10

On January 14, 2020, Windows 7 will reach end-of-life (EOL) and will no longer be supported by Microsoft. If you haven’t started mapping out your migration to Windows 10, it’s time to act. Once a product reaches its end-of-life, no new features or fixes are released...

The Newest Malware – Fake Windows 10 Update

by Bob Martin | Nov 25, 2019 | Antivirus, Computer Maintenance & Repair, Computer Problems, Cyber Security, Data Backup, Data Protection, Data Recovery, Data Security, Malware, ransomware

Great Lakes Computer is always on top of the latest cyber attacks and there’s a new one to beware of – the fake Windows 10 update. Portrayed as a critical update, this ransomware will install an executable .NET file that will infect your computer and...

The Why, What, When, & Who of Preventative Maintenance

by Bob Martin | Sep 26, 2017 | Computer Maintenance & Repair, Laser Printer/Plotter Maintenance, Maintenance Contracts, POS Repair & Maintenance, Printer & Plotter Maintenance /Repair, Printer Maintenance, Server Maintenance, Server Repair & Maintenance

We are all guilty of losing track of the last time we cleaned our printer jets or dusted our PC fans. Preventative maintenance is one of those tasks that quickly gets lost in the shuffle. When we get a new piece of hardware, we vow this time will be different, but it...