Village Geek Computers: Geek speak reduced to english for every day computer users http://www.villagegeek.com Geek speak reduced to english en-us http://www.villagegeek.com/images/geekart/VGC_Geek_shadow.jpg Village Geek Computers http://www.villagegeek.com 170 179 Village Geek Computers: Geek speak reduced to english villagegeek.com The End of Eset http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/Newsletters/Newsletter909_2.htm Important Notice:

We are no longer supporting Eset Antivirus...

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Let the Antivirus Trials begin....

Windows 7

Showed up on my vender's product list...

Special!

Dual Core MSI Notebooks with 3GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, DVDRW, and a 16 inch screen LCD with a Webcam built in, only $699, unbelievable!

New from Intel...

Intel released several new processors and a new platform this month....

]]> September Newsletter http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/Newsletters/Newsletter909.htm September 10, 2009

Facebook Virus

We have seen several computers in the shop in the last two weeks .......

Training Classes

Our classes in August were a sucess and we will be having more in September and October......

Take a Tour of Our Shop

If you haven't been to the Village Geek website lately, stop by http://www.villagegeek.com and take our virtual tour!

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The Used Computer Showroom is open in  Zionsville

New Specials!

]]> Windows 7 Goes RTM http://www.villagegeek.com Windows 7 released to manufacture (RTM)

Microsoft announced last Wednesday that they have released Windows 7 to manufacturers of new PCs, a process known as RTM. That means the manufacturers of Windows based PCs can get copies of Windows 7 to install on new PCs reportedly within 2 days of the announcement....

]]> Microsoft Plans to Open Retail Stores http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/NewsFlash/MicrosoftRetailStores.html Microsoft plans to open retail stores, some believe it will make PCs more competitive with Apple. ]]> June newsletter http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/Newsletters/Newsletter609.htm Windows 7 Release dates announced, OS X Snow Leopard for $39, low cost notebooks, and more! ]]> May 26th update http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/Newsletters/Newsletter509_2.htm Info on Vista SP2, More on IE8 and Windows 7, as well as details on renewing your Eset AV software.

]]> May Newsletter http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/Newsletters/Newsletter509.htm Included in this month's update is news on: Windows 7, Internet Explorer 8, Ransomware,  and instructions to make backing up your system easy! ]]> Detailed instructions for installing and using Cobian Backup software http://www.villagegeek.com/ We have uploaded a detailed set of instructions for downloading, installing and using Cobian 9 backup software on the website.  Go to the "Previously On The Village Geek column, and click on Backup Instructions , How to install Cobian 9 , or Cobian 9 Backup Detailed Instructions.  Now there is no excuse for not backing up your data! ]]> If you think you can block hackers, consider this http://www.cnn.com/2009/TECH/04/08/grid.threat/index.html According to a CIA operative the hackers have "been probing our computers, our defense computers, our defense contractors, our power grids, our telephone system. ... "  If hackers can get into those sites, what chance do you have that Zone Alarm can protect you?

]]> Ten (or Twenty) Free Programs We Recommend http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/FrontPage/FreeStuff.html Here are ten or twenty of our favorite free programs and websites.  Enjoy!

]]> A Month of Exchange Server 2007 Tips In March, TechNet Magazine has devoted its Tip of the Day to Exchange server 2007. Find a new tip every business day. Here’s an example of the tips you’ll find:

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Use the Exchange Management Shell to Create New Mail Users and Mailboxes
Discover the cmdlets and the additional parameters you'll need.
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Quickly Recover Deleted Mailboxes in Exchange Server 2007
See how to reconnect the mailbox to the original user account or another user account, if necessary.
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]]> Vista SP2 RC is available http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/dd262148.aspx Another milestone was reached last week on the timeline for the Windows Vista Service Pack 2 and Windows Server 2008 Service Pack 2 release. The release candidate (RC) was made available to the general public as part of the Customer Preview Program (CPP). You can download the Windows Vista SP2 RC here or by clicking the link above. ]]> March Newsletter http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/Newsletters/Newsletter309.htm Included in this months update:  Update on Antivirus 2008/2009, Protect your Identity, Windows XP goes End Of Life, Circuit City closed remaining stores, Apple OS X 10.6 to support 16TB of RAM, ]]> New Arrival http://www.villagegeek.com/Productspecs/HP_SB550.htm HP Smartbuy Dual OS notebook Dual Core (Core 2 Duo) T5670 processor (1.8GHz), 2GB RAM, 160GB hard drive, DVD-RW, widescreen LCD, Windows XP Pro or Vista Business (XP Pro loaded, Windows Vista Business restore disk included) $899.00. Three new locations now available to ease your computing pain! http://www.villagegeek.com/ We are pleased to announce three new locations are now available for you to drop your computer off for service, and there are more coming! You may drop your computer inside the Speedpro Imaging center at 9750 E 150th Street (at 150th and Cumberland Road in the Noblesville/Fishers area), at Carmel Ink and Toner at 106 West Carmel Drive in Carmel, or at Cartridge World at 86th and Zionsville Road (5550 W. 86th Street Suite 102). We will pick your computer up, service it and return it to the center or drop it directly at your home for no additional charge (distance limitations apply) Stop by and visit one of our new partners today! How to backup your data http://www.villagegeek.com/archives/Geekscorner/backupinstructions.htm When was the last time you backed up your data? Most people haven't planned for disaster, and we see too many that pay the price! This article will give you a basic plan for protecting your self from the inevitable. Dealing with Tech Support http://www.villagegeek.com/archives/Frontpage/DealingwithTechSupport.htm Dealing with tech support can be a frustrating experience. There are a lot of subtleties that can drive people nuts, at both ends of the phone. I would like to say that I can tell you how to make it all better, but I can not. What I can do is examine a typical support call and offer suggestions that may ease your pain. Is your computer running slow? http://www.villagegeek.com/Archives/GeeksCorner/IsYourComputerRunningSlow.htm The truth is everyones computer is running slower these days. Windows XP and Vista have grown to be huge programs. Most Antispyware and Antivirus software programs have turned into massive memory pigs too. Windows Vista uses about 700MB of RAM just sitting idle. The typical new PC is all but out of memory by the time you get it booted up and your AntiVirus software has loaded up. We will give you some tips that may get your system running smoothly again.