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Dr. Jim's Computer Repair TECH TALK
Jim Sanders

WELCOME TO ANOTHER MONTH OF TECH TALK. TO UPDATE OR UPGRADE THAT IS THE QUESTION.

I have many clients that come in with older computers that overall seam to work but may be slowing down and have the odd
hiccup. Most places will simply say well its time to upgrade into a new computer. This in itself may seam like a great idea at
the time but adds a few questions, what about my data and the programs I use on a regular basis and what about my email
and other peripherals attached to my computer? So, if you plan on upgrading consider the above questions. If this is the
route you decide to go, make sure you have your data on an external device, your email account information with passwords
and your Wi-Fi password as well as any other online passwords you may require with a new system. The other side is to
explore what is slowing your system down, most you can get away with a tune-up, which speeds your system back up and
makes sure you are virus and malware free. In other circumstances your hard drive may be coming to the end of its life span
and slowing down. This can be changed and your data in most cases can be transferred to the new drive. If this is the case I
highly recommend going to an SSD (Solid state drive) hard drive which is much faster than its predecessor.
My recommendation in the above would be to explore your computer first then see what works best for your situation.

Until next month, be safe and if you are not sure ASK.
Dr. Jim’s Computer Repair at 392 Front St Downtown Belleville.
Until next time.
Dr. Jim