The Desert Computer Tutor

Tag: hook-ups

  • Last Chance for the Summer Special

    Need Help Plugging Your Gadgets Into
    Your New Surge Suppressor?

    Take Advantage of My
    $40 Summer Special 

    Until the end of August only…
    I’ll bravely tackle that mess of cords, get your gadgets safely plugged into your new surge suppressor, make some tweaks to get rid of ads and speed up your browsing experience without you having to call Time Warner or Verizon and pay more for your Internet…all for one $40 appointment. Call me now to set up a time!

  • A Power Strip Does Not Protect You

    A power strip doesn’t protect you!

    Frequently, I go shopping with clients to help them buy new computers, gadgets, printers and accessories.  I want to remind you, and everyone you know, that you need surge suppressors to protect your equipment.  A common power strip is not enough protection.  Also, you need to check your surge suppressors periodically.  

    This is so important that I’m adding it to my list of things to check on all my appointments.  (The other things are virus protection and backup systems — including smart phones and tablets.)

    Don’t confuse surge suppressors with power strips. They look similar, but there is a difference.Power strips have circuit breakers instead of surge suppression.  A circuit breaker will trip the breaker and cut all power to the device.

    A surge suppressor will dissipate the surge so you can keep working.

    Also, a power strip will allow smaller surges to get through and this can wear out your electronics faster.  You need to use a surge suppressor.

    If you already have a surge suppressor but the lights are blinking, the protection is exhausted and you need to buy a new one.  If you’ve had it for 4 years or more, you should replace it anyway.  The blinking warning light may not be working.

    The right level of protection is important, but nothing can guarantee your computer won’t be damaged. A serious surge could blow through your surge suppressor and destroy your computer.  Remember to unplug your computer when a serious storm approaches. 

    No matter how much you prepare, something can always go wrong. That’s the reason you have homeowners or renters insurance. That’s also the reason it’s important to make sure all your data is backed up.

  • A Very Special Consultation for a Very Special Clients

    A dear, sweet, couple in their 90’s who have been tutoring clients, are selling their home and moving into a beautiful residential facility. They asked me if I would talk to the manager and find out what services they need to order for their computer internet access, TV and phone. He had explained it to them, but, like so many people, they did not know the vocabulary so it was impossible to understand. It turned out that everything is included in their rent! 

    I went to their new place and explained it all and showed them the best locations for their equipment and I will be hooking it up for them when they move in. It relieved them of a lot of stress and confusion.

    Such a simple thing for me and yet, they were so grateful. They said they didn’t know what they would do without me. It made my day! I am so grateful to have such rewarding work!