Is your computer slowing down?

 

Like any vehicle, personal computers require regular maintenance.  Having periodic maintenance on your computer is the equivalent of taking your vehicle in for a tune-up.  Home and Small Business Computer Services Inc. optimizes system performance, finds and prevents problems before they happen and provides easy maintenance to keep your personal computer in top shape.

A $120.00 flat rate per computer (drop off & pickup) provides the following services:

• Open the computer and remove any dust that has accumulated

• Delete all temporary internet and .tmp files

• Live update or installation of anti-virus software

• Perform all windows and computer updates

• Five different scans that removes computer viruses, spyware and malware

• Disk cleanup, optimization and defragmentation

• Remove any unnecessary start-up programs or scheduled tasks that may slow down your computer

• Remove any add-ons that may slow down your web browser

• Disk and memory scan

• PC diagnostics and gather information about your system

• CD/DVD ROM cleaning

• Add or remove any computer software

• Create a system restore point

• Provide information on how to backup and protect your computer

• Run the Microsoft System File Checker program to make sure all system files are intact and in their original versions

• Rate and improve the computer performance by running the system Performance Information and Tools

The total process time varies between 12 to 16 hours depending on the amount of files on the computer and the computer speed.

If you have an older computer, an upgrade to a Solid State Drive by replacing your current Hard Disk Drive is a very cost effective way to speed up your computer.  Solid State Drives offer faster boot times, quicker file transfers, and reduced application load times compared to Hard Disk Drives.  They also have higher durability, as they lack moving parts, making them more resistant to shocks and drops.

Here's a more detailed breakdown of why SSDs are preferred over HDDs:

Speed and Performance:

Faster Access:

SSDs use flash memory, which allows them to access data much faster than the mechanical platters in HDDs.  This translates to quicker boot times, faster application loading, and smoother overall system performance.

 

Higher Bandwidth:

SSDs offer significantly higher data transfer rates, allowing for quicker file transfers and smoother video playback.

 

Reduced Latency:

SSDs have minimal latency, meaning they can quickly retrieve data when needed, unlike HDDs which have a delay due to the mechanical nature of their read/write heads.

Durability:

No Moving Parts:

SSDs have no moving parts, making them more resistant to physical damage and shock compared to HDDs.

Shock and Vibration Resistance:

SSDs are less susceptible to damage from drops, vibrations, and other shocks.

Other Benefits:

Energy Efficiency:

SSDs consume less power than HDDs, resulting in longer battery life for laptops and reduced energy consumption for desktops.

 

Lower Latency:

SSDs offer lower latency, meaning they can access data more quickly than HDDs, leading to smoother performance.

 

Quiet Operation:

SSDs operate silently, unlike HDDs which generate noise from their spinning platters.

At Home and Small Business Computer Services, we will back up your old computer, install a new Solid State Drive, restore the operating system, restore your programs and restore your files back to the way they were.  This can be done for a flat rate of $160.00 plus the cost of a new Solid State Drive.  Call us today at (905) 336-0259 to answer any of your questions and schedule your upgrade.

 

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