Updating Cloud Care Plus 2016

11/14/2015 6:00 am

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The files and procedure you need to update the AVG Cloud Care Plus product. Download the Cloud Care update file from AVG - Click Here. Install the update - Find where you Downloaded the file to your system, then double click to run it. Wait patiently while it updates your PC. If you get a popup asking if you. . .

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Popped Caps

11/14/2015 7:00 am

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Bad capacitors can cause random hardware issues. Popped WHAT?? If popped caps makes you think of popped collars, the thing to keep in mind is that while popped capacitors are bad, they're not as bad as popped collars. What capacitors do: PC's use what are known as electrolytic capacitors, and are typically a. . .

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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED SITES

9/4/2016 9:44 pm

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A list of sites recommended by Expertek. This page was getting large so was recently converted to a collapsible version with indices to help you find what you're looking for. Please, if you find a link is not working, let us know. These sites have been recommended mostly due to the. . .

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Avoiding Malware from Download.com and On-Line Movies

6/24/2015 12:52 am

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Avoiding bad add-ons from websites and downloads. Cnet.com is a wonderful company full of bright individuals who are there trying to earn their living by keeping us up to date with new technology and trends in the tech world. It's their focus and driving passion. However, it seems that their once. . .

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Contacting Technical Support

6/23/2015 10:39 am

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How to deal with phone support agents, and get the support you deserve. People frequently ask me which Brand name system I prefer. I typically mention that brand name systems are no more reliable than clones, and that typically the best way to judge a corporate brand is to look at how they take care of. . .

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TCP/IP (Internet) Basics:

6/24/2015 9:19 pm

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Some basics of IP networking, including important info about cable modems. The IP (or internet) protocol is essential to internet working properly. Without all the proper settings, your connection will fail. Each computer connection requires the following components: a working Network card, commonly referred to as a NIC (network interface card) connected via Ethernet . . .

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Downgrading

6/25/2015 5:26 am

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Advice on downgrading MS Windows 8 and MS Windows 10 to Windows 7. Many of our customers over the years have expressed displeasure with the latest Windows operating system that came installed on their recently purchased computer, especially PCs with Windows 8 and Windows 8.1. Aside from minor compatibility problems, they typically cite usability issues, i.e.. . .

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