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Windows 8

mvanert — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:28:24 +0000

Windows 8 Consumer Preview Released

mvanert — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 17:51:45 +0000

Microsoft has released the Windows 8 Consumer Preview February 29th.

It is free for anyone to download and install.

It is as different from previous versions of Windows as night is to day.

That does not make it bad, but it does mean a whole lot of learning is required. If you don’t like ‘different’ then you won’t like this.

It is the fastest version of Windows made to date. No contest with previous versions. W8 is most impressive on a tablet where it is fast and the new Metro Tiles make sense.

You can download it here: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-ca/windows-8/consumer-preview

Apps for Removing Crapware

mvanert — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:45:46 +0000

Does your computer have a lot of programs that you don’t have a clue how they got there or what they’re for? Then you’ve got crapware! These programs shown below will help you get rid of them. Click on the names to learn more.

Snow Owls at Boundary Bay, Ladner Feb. 5, 2012

mvanert — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:33:37 +0000

How to back up your files with Windows 7′s built-in backup utility

mvanert — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:03:13 +0000

Microsoft shows you how – check out this video.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Back-up-your-files

Can Your Business be Found?

mvanert — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:10:18 +0000

Does your business have a web presence? If so, are you getting business from it? Do you know how to tell if you’re getting business? Do you have a opt-in plan for your site? If you have a web site is it effective? Does it tell people who you are, what you do, how to contact you, give testimonials and answer common questions about your business?

Have you claimed your free Google Places web site yet? If you have these questions and need help with the answers I can be reached at 778-987-6148 or send me an email mike@mvanert.com.

Join the Revolution!

mvanert — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 16:26:25 +0000

Happy New Year &

mvanert — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 02:14:47 +0000

Buying New or Re-certified

mvanert — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 13:48:09 +0000

I have been selling both new and re-certified computers for a long time, 17 plus years now for new and at least five years for re-furb’s as they’re called. What’s the difference? Re-furb’s cost about $100 less on average for the same machine new. Oh, and the box they come in is usually a bit ratty. They carry the same warranty, work the same and the rate of return is the same. What is a re-furb? It’s a computer that was returned to the retailer for one of thousands of reasons from “It didn’t have xGB of hard drive space like I thought it would” to “I don’t like the color”. Rarely is a computer returned because of a hardware malfunction, it does happen, but the main reason for the returns are for other reasons. In the past five years I’ve had one ‘problem child’ re-furb system returned and one new system out of hundreds I’ve sold. My advice, if you want to save a significant amount of money, consider re-furb’s.

Tastygo Web Deal begins

mvanert — Fri, 02 Dec 2011 16:33:25 +0000

On December 7th and goes through to the 12th. Be sure to keep an eye out and if you’re not receiving TastyGo’s local deals go here and subscribe http://www.tastygo.com/default.aspx?cName= and look for this great deal beginning Tuesday, December 7th.