Upstate Computer Medic

It is important to perform regular computer maintenance to keep your PC running smoothly, keep your data secure, prevent errors from occurring, and it saves downtime having extensive repairs done.

More than 8 million computer users were victims of identity in 2010, according to a study by Javelin Strategy and Research. Losses in 2010 due to identity fraud amounted to $37 billion. Are you protected online? Call us to find out how we can help 864-558-9770

The desktop computer is the oldest computer offering still on the market. As the name suggests, the elements of the computer are designed to fit on a desktop, often include accessories such as a printer and scanner.

There are literally thousands of problems that your PC can have, from an endless list of possible error messages to various hardware failures. Most of those problems might have several possible causes as well. This explains why computer repair is so popular.

The first "portable" hard drive was created by Seagate in 1979 and could take a grand total of 5mb or the equivalent of one short song in mp3 format. Since its creation, hard drive sizes have grown tremendously, and they continue to increase each year.

There are several issues that can cause dropped Internet connections in today’s computers. These include a bad cable line, one of a variety of viruses, a bad networker card or modem, or a problem with the driver. Call us at 864-558-9770 to have a technician look at your problem.

Did you know the very first electro-mechanical computer was called the "Z2," and was developed back in 1939? This was the same year that war broke out. There is no known correlation between the two... even though it was destroyed during the war.

Did you know that the average human being blinks around 20 times in a minute? On average, computer users or people who stare at a computer screen for extended periods normally only blink seven times per minute.

The first computer mouse was designed in 1964 by Doug Engelbert, and it was constructed out of wood. Computer technology has come a long way since that time with the use of all kinds of new materials and even lasers for improved accuracy.

Did you know that more than 6,000 computer viruses are released every month? That's why it's important to install antivirus software on your computer and be sure to run virus scans regularly to help keep your computer safe. Call us today at 864-558-9770 for our tune up and antivirus specials.

Technology is increasing at a rapid pace, and so are prices for these new gadgets. This is one of the reasons why many believe it's not practical to buy a brand new computer every other year. Updating or repairing your laptop or desktop computer can be much more cost-effective. Call us at 864-558-9770 to get an evaluation on what is best for you.

Check out this link by Technology : NPR

Fitbit recalls 1.7 million smartwatches with a battery that can overheat and burn you The recall was issued Wednesday following a slew of reports of the watch battery overheating, including at least 115 incidents in the U.S. and another 59 internationally.