I don’t know about you, but in my corner of the web there has been a growing plague of unwanted Facebook tagging. Usually, it happens like this: Someone’s Facebook friend’s account is phished (their password is stolen) and a third-party tags the hacked account’s friends in a picture or video that is either pornographic or [...]
Free Antivirus Software
Due to growing concerns with AVG’s security software, I’ve decided to stop selling and recommending their product to my customers. However, I would not do this if I did not believe that a more superior option was available for those who trust me for guidance in managing their system security. The Replacement For several months [...]
Preventative Maintenance a Good Idea
One of the most oft overlooked practices in computer care is preventative maintenance. Oddly, consumers have adopted the pricey break-fix attitude toward their computers (which most would confess is their lifeline to the digital world) instead of a preventative strategy that would seek to avoid catostrophic system failure altogether. To give an analogy, imagine that [...]
Price Changes, Payment Methods and a Storefront
I’ve simplified the on-demand services pricing structure. You’ll find the new prices are more affordable and straight forward. You can view them by visiting the On-Demand Services page. In other news, I’m proud to offer the availability to pay by debit and credit card. I hope this new method of payment adds another level of [...]
Ask Tommy: Is a Mouse a Mouse?
Recently a friend of mine asked me a question which, at first glance, might seem to have a pretty obvious answer. The question was, “What kind of mouse should I buy?” Honestly, who asks that question? Isn’t a mouse a mouse? Does it even matter what you get, as long as it moves the little [...]
New Website Launched
Today, I’m excited to unveil a brand new design for tommybrents.com. The new website features new pages and sections for specific service categories, a new blog feature and much more. In the coming months I’ll begin sharing IT-related articles and information via the new blog as well as tips and helpful hints for accomplishing simple tasks on [...]
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