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Celebrating our 12^thYear

Happy Valentine's Day from Professional Computer Services

Our Office Hours Monday through Thursday - 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

We will try to check phone messages on Friday’s and Quick Heal renewal orders placed through our website www.pcswebpartner.com will continue to be processed.

Quick Heal 2012 update FREE for current subscriptions How do I upgrade to the 2012 version of Quick Heal? Existing Quick Heal software can be upgraded from version 2009/2010/2011 at no charge. Go to Quick Heal Upgrades page http://www.quickheal.co.in/upg2011.asp Choose the download that corresponds with your version of Quick Heal software. Instructions are also available on this page as well.

From Shelly’s Workbench...

Ok, Santa brought a new computer for Christmas and you don’t know what to do with your old computer…

Disposing of Old Computers

Understand Your Hard Drive

Computers often hold personal and financial information, including:

· passwords

· account numbers

· license keys or registration numbers for software programs

· addresses and phone numbers

· medical and prescription information

· tax returns

· files created automatically by browsers and operating systems

When you save a file, especially a large one, it is scattered around the hard drive in bits and pieces. When you open a file, the hard drive gathers the bits and pieces and reconstructs them. But the bits and pieces of the deleted file stay on your computer until they’re overwritten, and they could possibly be retrieved with a data recovery program. To remove data from a hard drive permanently, the hard drive needs to be wiped clean. Let us know if you need our help with this. Or remove the hard drive and keep it, or physically destroy it. Before you clean a hard drive, save the files you want to keep.

If you use your home or personal computer for business purposes, check with your employer about how to manage the information on your computer that’s business-related. The law requires businesses to follow data security and disposal requirements for certain information that’s related to customers.

How to Dispose of Your Computer

Recycle it. Many computer manufacturers have programs to recycle computers and components. Check their websites or call their toll-free numbers for more information. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has information about electronic product recycling programs. Your local community may have a recycling program, too. Check with your county or local government, including the local landfill office for regulations. We know of a couple people in our area who will recycle it as well, call us if you would there contact information. Remember, make sure your information is not lingering on your computer’s hard drive.

Some of the biggest electronics manufactures and retailers are deeply involved in recycling and reuse programs. They offer take back, mailin and trade in programs, as well as supporting local organizations that collect equipment.

Donate it. Many organizations collect old computers and donate them to charities. If your computer still has “life left in it”, consider giving it to a friend or family member who could use it, or donating it to a school, church or other reputable community organization that could put it to good use.

Resell it. Some people and organizations buy old computers. Check online.

Remember, most computer equipment contains hazardous materials that don’t belong in a landfill. The EPA recommends that you check with your local health and sanitation agencies for ways to dispose of electronics safely. You can become part of the solution by making responsible choices.

http://onguardonline.gov/articles/0010-disposing-old-computers

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Quick Heal software Renewal code purchasing is available on-line on our website for customer convenience. Please see the QH Products/Renewal tab across the top of our website at www.pcswebpartner.com on how to do this. We will email your code to you after your order has been processed. Please check the website for more details.

Can’t find a convenient time for computer service? Let us help. If you've been putting off having some regular maintenance done (which we recommend once a year for most users), your computer is running slow, or you’ve seen more popup ads lately and it never seems to be a good time to have it serviced, let us help. If you’re going to be away from home & your computer, it’s the perfect time to bring it in for service. While you’re gone, we’ll complete the service and have it ready for you on your return. You won’t even miss your computer. Call us at 308.344.8884 or stop by 320 Norris Avenue; let us make it easy for you.

Professional Computer Services LLC recognizes economic conditions and how they have impacted everyone, including us. We strive to bring you the best service at reasonable and competitive rates. As with everyone, our costs have increased over the last couple years, but we had not increased our rates. Unfortunately, we have another impending utility rate increase due in January. Thus, as of January 2011, we will have a slight increase in our service rates. We appreciate your cooperation and understanding, and apologize for any inconvenience. We are grateful for your continued support of Professional Computer Services LLC.