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There are few things that strike fear in the virtual heart of a computer user than forgetting a password.
On one hand you want to make a secure password for each platform or application, but on the other hand you want to be able to remember them without writing them down, right? Add on top of that the need to use passwords on your mobile device – a challenge even the most slender-fingertipped…

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When customers purchase computers, the questions they typically ponder are

1.  Will this computer be the right computer for what I need to do?

2. Will this computer do everything that I need to do NOW and in the FUTURE?  

Cantrell’s Computer Sales & Service can minimize these concerns with our  “Test Drive” program.  This allows our customers buying any computer from us –…

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The Veranda Shopping Center is just a block south of Cantrell’s Computer Sales & Service. With all the shopping potential there, we know you’ll be able to find your way to our shop as well.

Computer repairs, computer network issues, new and refurbished computers of all makes are available at our shop.  Our skilled technical consultants are available by phone or in our shop from 9 am…

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Recently one of our customers emailed us asking about the “whirring” sound coming from his laptop computer. He recognized the sound as the internal fan as it turns on to cool down the unit. He wanted to know what generates the heat and if the laptop might be overheating. Here was our response:

Typically the hard drive will not cause overheating, although it does have a motor whic…

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There is nothing worse than needing to use your computer, and having a device that is super slow, or even worse does not work at all. These two symptoms typically are caused by a failing hard drive. If you use your computer for work or school a hard drive failure can drastically affect your life!

Typically, the best long-term solution is a hard drive replacement versus an attempt at a hard…

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Pleasant Hill, CA – The Information You Want on Kaspersky Virus Protection Software

Cyber security has been a huge topic in the news lately. With information leaks and thefts around every turn, it is imperative to have a good virus protection software on your own computer, whether it is for work or home. A company that provides this type of service is Kaspersky Virus Protection…

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Graphics workstations: Work, create, design, innovate (and we’ll do the same)
Engineers, architects and professional designers.

You rely on a litany of powerful (processor-sapping) software – they’re the tools of your
trade, critical to your creating designs for the next innovative structure, the upcoming
project that you’re yet to win, or the building design that you’ve given…

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Recently, Equifax had a breach affecting millions of people’s personal information. Ranging from social security numbers to driver’s license numbers, and everything in between. People were in an uproar, as the perpetrator was not known, and neither was the plan for the information they stole. Our team understands the fear with information theft, and have compiled some information that may…

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We are once again hosting our popular Cyber Security Workshop.

With the increase in online threats, now is a good time to brush up on your skills to prevent yourself and your business from falling victim to Ransomeware, Phishing Attacks, Viruses and Spyware.

End users need to be aware of the dangers and how to prevent them from disrupting you life.

Mon, October 30, 2017

6:15 PM…

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Thank you to our loyal customers and Community Focus Readers for voting us your ‘Local Favorite’ in Computer Services for the 5th consecutive year.  We  are honored and privileged to serve this wonderful community!

As a Thank You , we are offering $50 off of any computer service through October 31, 2017.  
Click HERE to fill out the form and we will send you your coupon
 

Again,…

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