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...
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 request that you...
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...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We have it easy. We carry supercomputers in our pockets and data processing powerhouses in our shoulder bags. We are no longer tethered to a desk, or an internet cable, or even a power cord. Our freedom has made us more productive,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] It has been proven again and again, enabling a mobile workforce can be a boom to the success of all types of businesses. Business owners see increased productivity, efficiency, and employee satisfaction (and thus higher retention)....
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] A huge chunk of the corporate world is mobile, and they need computing power that can accommodate that. Over the years laptops have gone from bulky and heavy to slim and lightweight. But, even with all the upgrades in power, size,...
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]There is nothing more agonizing than waiting for your computer to catch up with you. It gives bad flashbacks to using dial up modems. Are you willing to try your hand at some basic computer maintenance? The folks at Small Business...
Computer users fret about keeping a clean hard drive to keep things running smoothly. You clean out files, run de-frag, and empty your recycling bin faithfully. But there's physical cleaning to be done in addition to all your digital cleaning. Your PC tower generates...
Despite exponential growth in memory size and processing speed in computers, we still manage to fill up those hard drives faster than we'd like. The fuller your hard drive, the slower it runs. Here are 7 easy ways to free up space on your hard drive using Windows from...
“It’s making a weird thump.” Your mechanic looks at you and resists the urge to slap his forehead. He has to start at square one and figure out this problem without your help, and on your dime. He’ll figure it out eventually, repair it, and then hit you with a giant...