Arctech Computing Mandurah

Posted on Mar 19, 2020

Corona virus (COVID-19) Survival

Checklist For Home Technology

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) is already causing drastic changes in how we live and work. For many people, it will mean more demand on their home networks if schools close or employers institute remote work policies to prevent the spread of the virus.

Here are several tips that can help you to prepare:

Check Reliability of Router Connections

If you’re working from home all day, any problems with router connections are going to cause more frustration. Check connections and also perform a speed test to see if your router is giving you the speed your plan notes by visiting speedtest.net.

Clean Your Devices

You want to pay special attention to prevent the spread of an infection like the Coronavirus. Disinfectant wipes are okay, or spray/wipe nonabrasive or alcohol-based (70% isopropyl) disinfectant while the device is powered down and unplugged.

Make Sure You Have the Work Files You Need

Its smart now to ensure that if you do have to work from home in the near future, that you have the file access you’ll need. Test file/business app access from home in advance.

Check Your Remote IT Support Options

If you’re at home, trying to prevent becoming infected by the Coronavirus, Arctech Computing is here for you! Ask about our remote support options. No one needs to enter your home and you have complete control over the repair session. All you need is an active internet connection and a phone so we can speak. :)

I do hope that everyone had a lovely Christmas/holiday and are now fully recovered!

If you happened to receive a new computer from Santa (or want to show some love to your "not-new" unit), be sure to have it optimised properly.

Computer makers are now in the business of advertising-- it's why the computers are the prices they are. Yours, will come stuffed with useless programs, demo-programs which beg money within days, fragmented, and with everything turned on and running in the background.

This means that when YOU go to use it, a prime bit of it's computing power has already been allocated to other things you're not even aware of. This results in slow opening of windows and programs, as well-as an over-all feeling of sluggishness when in use.

For a flat-fee of $75, using tools specifically designed for this, I'll not only adjust your computer to make it snappy performing in every way, I'll also verify your anti-virus is working properly, uninstall unnecessary/demo programs completely, delete the thousands of temporary files hidden throughout your system, then defragment the drive for optimum performance. You will easily be able to see the difference afterwards.

If I don't hear from you before, have a very happy & wonderful new year!

Tracy @ Arctech Computing Mandurah