Keep Your Windows 7 PC Updated with SP1

If you are like most Microsoft Windows users, you are always looking for ways to keep your home or business computer experience running as smoothly as possible.

You have an up to date antivirus protection program installed and running regular scans. You have your system set to backup your important data, either to an external hard drive or an online service (or even both). And of course, you always make sure that you have the latest security updates and operating system patches from Microsoft. This is good, because Microsoft just released Service Pack 1 for Windows 7, the latest operating system found on most new computers.

What if, however, you don’t have your system set to automatically update, or don’t know whether your PC is setup to do so? Well, it’s an easy matter to fix in the former, or check that you’re up to date in the latter. Continue reading “Keep Your Windows 7 PC Updated with SP1”

Videos for Valentine’s Day

In a world as connected as ours, Valentine’s Day offers some interesting new challenges, as well as opportunities, for those who make heavy use of technology. A recent Twitter post from @GeekSquadUK asks, “Can a Facebook message be as romantic as a bunch of flowers?

As a Geek, I think so. Of course, that Facebook message will need to uniquely and creatively gets your feelings across to your loved ones. Continue reading “Videos for Valentine’s Day”

Future Trends at CES 2011 – Fox 8 News

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For the 20,000 Geek Squad Agents nationwide, the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show is a great place to spot future technology trends.

I had a chance to speak to Cleveland’s Fox 8 News about what I saw at this year’s CES and what it may mean for you.

Visit BestBuyOn.com for more coverage of the CES 2011.

CES Mission Report: Innovation and Iteration

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video management
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My day 3 report from the CES 2011 show floor. Not every product being shown at the Consumer Electronics Show is revolutionary, but there was still plenty of “innovation” to be found in the new “iterations” of technology like 3DTVs introduced last year.