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This Week's Tech Tip

When Should I Replace My Computer?

As I have shared with my clients for the last 25 years, based on my experience, computers have a 2 to 4 year life in business and a 3 to 5 year life in the home. In business, computers tend to be used more heavily and their importance to the daily function of the company is significant, so that if they fail, the failure has a real dollar impact. In the home, computers can limp along a little longer. After 5 years, technology and the speed of computers usually have improved drastically. So, if your computer is 6 years old or older, then you have definitely received your money's worth. Also, Windows 7 installed on the new generation of computers (64 bit processors) has proven to be a real winner. It is so much better than Windows XP, faster and more secure. For your best option on a replacement, see below.

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This Week's Best Local Computer Deals

Best Desktop Value

$610.00 Dell i560 / 4GB Memory / 5000 GB Hard Drive / 20" LCD Monitor. Available at Best Buy
For more info, click Here.

Best Laptop Value

$500 HP Pavilion 15.6" Laptop, 4GB installed memory, 500GB hard drive. Available at Staples
For more information, Click Here

Click here for buying tips and to read about our New Computer Setup Service

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WYNAH

This Week's Small Business Spotlight

You Need Insurance.
He's Got That Covered.

Pettus LeCompte | Straus, Itzkowitz & LeCompte Insurance Agency

Auto, Homeowners, Life, Health, Commercial, Retirement... With all the challenges facing organizations and families today, no one has time to become an insurance expert. Fortunately, these guys have about 136 years of a head start. With Straus, Itzkowitz & Lecompte, you get an experienced team that can analyze your various options and suggest the best alternatives to meet your needs. It's not just experience that sets Pettus LeCompte and his fellows apart. You also get the kind of attention and service that takes away both the guesswork of choosing the best plan and the headache as well.

For more information or to request a phone call from Pettus, click here.

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Free Data Transfer With New Computer Setup

(normally $50 per computer)

Most people buy a new computer, take it home, plug it in and start using it, never setting it up properly. They fail to remove the unwanted, system bogging programs the computer manufacturer installed on it. They fail to install the 30 plus operating system updates to make the computer more secure and run better. They have proplems connecting to their printer, Internet, and email. They only have trial versions of Antivirus/Antispyware and Office programs to use. And they have a devil of a time, getting their data from their old computer loaded properly on their new computer. For a flat fee of $100, Mr. Tech Support will spend the 2-4 hours to make it all better. Even better, for the next week we transfer the data from your old computer for free.
offer good until December 27, 2010

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We are working harder every day to remove the technology stress from your life.
Get the help you deserve!
Contact Mr. Tech support at 804-288-1116 or pwettstone@mrtechsupport.com
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www.mrtechsupport.com.