Small business server setup, workstation setup, and network support administration. If you have more than one PC in your home, have you considered networking them together? A home network allows your computers to share photos, documents, and videos, and even an internet connection. Even better, a wireless network is the cutting-edge way to connect all of the pc and laptops in your home. Wireless networks are perfect for people who want to connect laptop and desktop computers or for people who don't like to be tied down. And when you go wireless, you won't have the inconvenience of tripping over messy network cables.

Does it seem like your computer has a life of its own? It could be a virus or Trojan. No matter what kind of computer you have, you always need the most up-to-date Anti-Virus software. Not only do Anti-Virus programs protect your computer from crashing, but they also prevent you from accidentally passing the infection to other computers of family and friends when you send e-mails or share files. If you're unsure about which virus software to install or how to configure it, just give us a call!

How secure is your computer? As Internet usage has grown, so has the number of security threats. One way to protect yourself is to install a firewall, which keeps intruders from sneaking into your computer and accessing your private data. Firewalls also can alert you when unauthorized programs such as viruses and spyware attempt to transmit your sensitive information over the Internet. In particular, firewalls are crucial if you have the always-on Internet connection of DSL or a cable modem. Protect yourself and your family.

How often do you backup your PC? If it were to crash or be stolen, would you lose important data? Geeks Mobile recommends installing a rewritable DVD burner or an external hard drive. In addition to helping you to backup your data safely, we also offer data-recovery services that can try to recover lost files resulting from hardware malfunctions, software conflicts, or viruses.

You wouldn't drive a car for years without changing the oil, so why ignore your computer? Like any investment, your computer needs constant care, which means keeping it free of dust. When was the last time your PC had a thorough cleaning? If it has been more than six months, it is time to schedule a preventive-maintenance visit.

Here is a checklist of what we do to keep your computer running smoothly:

• Download and install updates for Windows, Anti-Virus, Anti-Spyware, and Firewall.
• Scan your hard drive(s) for viruses, spyware, malware, adware, worms, dialers, hijackers, key loggers.
• Data backup
• Hardware physical inspection and clean up (motherboard, CPU, fans, hard drive, floppy drive, I/O cards, power supply, etc.).
• Uninstall unused and unwanted software.
• Stop programs programs from unnecessarily booting up with the system.
• Clean sweep files, unused data, and registry entries that may be residual from installation attempts.