Young Technology Consulting http://www.youngtc.com Your Technology Partner Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:04:20 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Make Windows Synchronize Time More Often http://www.youngtc.com/make-windows-synchronize-time-more-often/ http://www.youngtc.com/make-windows-synchronize-time-more-often/#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 14:07:21 +0000 Greg Young http://www.youngtc.com/?p=47 This is great article on getting your computer to update more often.  I find that my PC clock is off over time and this will force the PC to synchronize every day.

http://www.pretentiousname.com/timesync/index.html

]]> This is great article on getting your computer to update more often.  I find that my PC clock is off over time and this will force the PC to synchronize every day.

http://www.pretentiousname.com/timesync/index.html

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I used to use AVG Anti-virus, but they seemed to be putting more ad related bloatware into their installs.  It culminated in the link checker add-on that was hard to disable so I stopped using AVG.  The link checker was a good idea but just didn’t deliver.  It would check every hyperlink on a page to make sure that it was okay.  This sounds good, but you can imagine how many links may appear on a page and just caused performance of the PC to drop.

So I went to AVAST anti-virus.  I liked AVAST.  It was effective and it was free.  The only drawback was that you had to register it.  Not a big deal really, you sign up your email address and they send you a registration code.  Whola!  Free anti-virus protection.  The drawback is that it would only be registered for 1 year from registration.  Upon expiration, the updates would stop.  Sure you could just re-register again, but what we really want is the Ron Popeil, “set it and forget it!”

So who finally rides in to save the day?  Microsoft.  No really, Microsoft.  They offer a free anti-virus package (Microsoft Security Essentials) that works with Windows Defender (anti-spyware) for an effective package of anti-virus and anti-spyware protection.  And the whole thing is free.  The kicker is that it is even free for businesses.  If you are a small business with 10 computers or less, then you can use it for free.  The other two free anti-virus packages don’t offer that.

So rather than plunk down $25 to $80 per year or provide registration information, just use Microsoft’s easy solution and as a bonus it’s free for your small business too!

]]> http://www.youngtc.com/use-anti-virus-for-free/feed/ 0 What can YTC do for you? http://www.youngtc.com/what-can-ytc-do-for-you/ http://www.youngtc.com/what-can-ytc-do-for-you/#comments Fri, 06 Jan 2012 00:49:29 +0000 Greg Young http://www.youngtc.com/?p=26 If you were wondering what I can do for you, here are some examples of past work

Troubleshooting PC problems (viruses, spyware, errors) Specifying hardware and software needs Helping small businesses procure hardware Installation of hardware (e.g. PC’s, laptops, iPads, printers) Networking (wireless or wired, setup and installation) Configuration of all hardware

I can also [...]]]> If you were wondering what I can do for you, here are some examples of past work

  • Troubleshooting PC problems (viruses, spyware, errors)
  • Specifying hardware and software needs
  • Helping small businesses procure hardware
  • Installation of hardware (e.g. PC’s, laptops, iPads, printers)
  • Networking (wireless or wired, setup and installation)
  • Configuration of all hardware

I can also help with PC maintenance.  Have a virus?  I can clean it for you.  Need a backup plan?  I can devise one for you.  Just have a question regarding what universal remote to buy?  I can answer it for you.

If it uses power then it usually is something that interests me and I can help.

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Visit the Services page for a quick summary on what we can do and visit the About page to see [...]]]> Welcome to Young Technology Consulting’s new website.  This is my new “old” venture to help with your technology needs. Check out the other pages on the site for information on what we can provide to you.

Visit the Services page for a quick summary on what we can do and visit the About page to see some information about me.  Don’t forget to follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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