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Questions you should ask:

When was the last time my computer was cleaned inside?
Why is it important to clean my computer and how often does it need to be done?

Dust collecting inside your computer can clog and bind cooling fans. When fans fail, your computer can overhead, shortening it's life, causing malfunctions or worse yet, destroying your CPU!
Dust build-up on heatsinks hinder their ability to keep integrated circuitry cool - shortening the life of the components or causing malfunctions.
High voltages found in computer monitors attract and collect air-bound dust inside and contributes to overheating and arcing.
Dust build up on other components can cause heating and electrical short circuits, which can destroy your computer or worse, can cause a fire!
Cleaning inside your computer on a regular basis is essential to safe and efficient operation of your computer and protects your computer.

What threats could effect my computer?
What would it cost me to reconstruct my data files and software if my computer failed?
Why does my computer keep crashing?
How do I get rid of these "pop-ups"?

Viruses are small programs written to perform some autonomous function without your request or knowledge. Sometimes they simply display a cute message on your computer screen, just to let you know they are there. Sometimes they can completely destroy all of your data, document files, and the software residing on your computer - Everything! Sometimes they function to introduce other viruses into your computer. It can cost you exorbitant amounts of time and money to recover from these threats if it's too late. Don't be left open and vulnerable to these threats. Let us put a security plan in place!

Spyware and Malware may seem harmless at first glance, but can be as crippling to your computer as a virus. It's comprised of programs, and changes made to your computer's normal settings, often without your knowledge or permission. It may deliver annoying "pop-ups" and advertisement while you are using your computer. It may "highjack" your computer or deliver unsolicited emails to you. It may be spying on you, watching everything you type, what programs your run, what websites you visit and what you search for - collecting information and sending it somewhere unbeknownst to you, and to be used for who knows what! To make matters worse, this threat may invite and install other spyware, malware, or virus threats into your computer. You need to be informed about this threat and rest assured that your computer and your privacy are best protected against it.

What do I need to do to ensure my computer is tuned up and securely operating?
Why is my computer so slow?

It is essential that you have adequate security software installed on your computer AND that you keep it and your operating system components up-to-date to safeguard against changing threats. By performing regular updates to the security software components of your computer, you are providing the best level of protection against these threats while improving the overall operating stability of your computer.