Update, Repair, or Trash Your Old Computer?

Today, many people live in a world of disposable... disposable coffee cups, cheap pens to use and dispose, disposable batteries. You get the picture. Electronics have become a part of that disposable category for many. In fact, ACS Computer Factory Outlet in Akron, Ohio has started to recycle electronics in order to prevent all of the electronics from hitting landfills. (go to  http://i1027.photobucket.com/albums/y336/acsoutlet/acsrecyclingflyer-1.jpg for information about the items we recycle.)

So what do you do when your computer needs repair, or if it could use an update to help it handle the newest programs and software? Don't immediately select the trash it option. The first thing to do is to call or stop by ACS Computer Outlet, 800 South Broadway in Akron Ohio 330-785-5200. The qualified staff members at ACS will be able to point you in the right direction. They can handle repairs, and they also stock a complete line of parts for anyone wanting to do it on their own. If you want to keep your "old friend" running, they can tell you frankly and honestly if it is a smart financial decision and which upgrades will be needed to get the job done.

ACS Computer Factory Outlet is one of the only places where you can expect to get the answers you need. That is because ACS Computer Factory Outlet will be able to hep you no matter what decision you make. ACS sells computers and computer parts. They do repairs and upgrades, and they even offer recycling of old equipment. Whatever decision you make, ACS Computer Factory Outlet  can help you.

Some places will guide you towards a new computer because that is all they do... sell computers. Others only do repairs, so they will steer you toward fixing your computer. Then you will wait days or weeks to get your computer back because they do not stock parts to fix your computer. ACS has a huge warehouse full of parts and a network of vendors for any parts they do not immediately have on hand. That means they can fix your computer FAST, sometimes even in hours rather than days. They will not promise to have it ready in hours because every situation is different, but they often call their happy clients within hours to pick up their computers. If it is possible, ACS makes it happen.

So if you are faced with the decision whether to update, repair or trash your computer, ACS Computer Factory Outlet should be the option you should select first. They can help you make the best decision for you. Just stop by during business hours 9 A.M. to 6 P.M. Monday through Friday at 800 South Broadway in Akron, Ohio.  You also can call them at 330-785-5200 or even go to their website at www.acsoutlet.com. The website has an online chat feature for anyone who wants to ask a few questions. ACS Computer Factory Outlet is a complete, one-stop location for anything related to computers.

Computer Question? Problem? Do You Need "Hope"?

I came across a useful site.
www.computerhope.com

Surprisingly, I was not aware of this site even though they have been in existence since 1998. After checking out the site, I think I may have been able to utilize much of the info many times over the years.

This is a place where you can go with computer questions or problems or even just to find information. There is a wealth of computer knowledge.... terminology, how-to's,  technical support, computer product information, computer tips, computer history, computer company contact information, computer dictionary of over 10,000 definitions, drivers, computer related news, and has a one of the largest communities of experienced volunteers that help users in the forums and in chat.

There are forums for discussions, online help and so much more at ComputerHope.

So when you need initial guidance, go to ComputerHope.

Then when you discover you need a part, further technical help or repair, please be sure to come to us, ACS Outlet in Akron, Ohio.

www.acsoutlet.com

Computers and The Olympics

The 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics  marked the beginning of computer utilization for the Olympics when computers were used to tabulate results. Then, during the 1964 Olympic Games in Tokyo  computers were used for scoring. It is hard to believe, but an Olympic website did not exist until the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta.

Now, computers and the Internet are so much a part of the Olympic experience, that I find myself wishing for MORE computer input when I watch the events on television. I want computer enhanced images that will mark each lane as the swimmers swim. I want some kind of imposed image color-coded halos on the water polo players so I can better tell which team is which. I want the kayak events to use computer tracking to positively indicate if a kayaker has went through a gate. There seems to be so much more.

However, with the sport of boxing, this 2012 Olympics will mark the end of computer scoring. This sport has come to determine that computerized scoring does not benefit their sport. So, obviously, there is not always a place for computers.

Everywhere else at the Olympics, computers play a role. That is why it is amazing to me that NBC, the broadcaster of the Olympics in the United States, does not realize how computerized and tied to the Internet Americans ( and the world) have become. It is unbelievable that NBC would not understand that it is naive to think that Americans do not know the results of events prior to the prime time presentation. Twitter, Facebook, and more are blasting updates to us from various sources. We log-on to retrieve our e-mail, and updates appear on home pages of the servers. Computers are part of our lives, and NBC executives want to bury their heads in the sand and think that we will be taunted with "fake" drama of who wins. Seriously? Not only is it unrealistic, it is not wise. Boxing may have determined that computers do not work well for scoring their events, but with broadcasting, you would need to be teleported back to 1963 (before the use of computers in the Olympics) to think that computers were not in use everywhere. Come into this century, NBC.

If you need a new computer to track the Olympic events, stop by ACS Computer Factory Outlet. AND if you do some looking (on the Internet, of course) you will even be able to find a way to watch the events LIVE on your computer via the BBC broadcast for some true, live, sports action.

Will Your Computer Take A Vacation This Summer?

On July 9th many computers will be "taking a vacation." 

Many users will click on the Internet and discover they are no longer able to access any sites. 

Surprise! Your computer is "on vacation" due to a DNS Changer malware that you did not even know existed, let alone that it was affecting your computer.

This is because on this date the F.B.I. will be shutting down a safety net that has been functioning since November 2011...... AND this safety net is the reason many computers are still able to access the web.  

When the F.B.I. discovered that hackers had taken over many areas of the Internet, they arrested the culprits and remedied the situation by configuring a safety net. The hackers were intercepting Internet traffic and redirecting the computers logging in to sites of their choice, not the actual sites users were choosing. This was accomplished with DNS Malware. (The sites were often mirror images of the actual sites users were selecting, so you may not have even been aware that you were directed to false websites.) The F.B.I. used the safety net to insure that users would be directed to the correct, ACTUAL websites they were entering. 

Now the F.B.I. has determined that everyone should be aware of the situation, and the safety net will not operate after July 9th of this year.  This means that well over a quarter of a million computer owners (estimated number of computers still infected) will discover on July 9th that they are not able to access the web. Most of the users affected are individuals or home computers.

The F.B.I., in cooperation with their security partners, has set us a site for users to access to determine if their computer is infected. The site also offers options for repairing any issues.  

Click here to access the site so you can make sure that your computer does not take a summer vacation.

ACS Open for Business

On Monday, a church was torn down adjacent to our company's warehouse and office building. The demolition of the church caused structural damage to our building as well as several issues with wiring for our electric, phones, Internet and servers.  This has left us without e-mail and with non-functioning websites. We would hate to say that the sky is falling, but for us, that is unfortunately what happened.

We would like to request that you be patient with us if you are trying to contact us, and that for all orders, you use these websites:
www.acsparts.com        
www.thinkpadmedic.com

You can contact us by e-mail:
sales@acsoutlet.com

From our owner:


ACS and its associated websites have experienced a severe data and telephone disruption. Due to careless digging, all of our redundant internet connections were severed on Monday resulting in loss of our websites. We have managed to get www.thinkpadmedic.com back up to service our customers and email and phones are now being forwarded. We hope to be back to 100% by Thursday. We appreciate your support and need your business. I am including a link to an article and video that show exactly what happened.

http://www.ohio.com/news/break-news/akron-church-to-live-beyond-crumbled-bricks-mortar-1.305418

Thanks.

Jim Fuller
Advanced Computer Services, inc.

We appreciate your business and your patience as we work to resolve these issues.
We are here, waiting to serve you and to provide
What you need ...When you need it.

Why would you need to see four displays at once?

ACS  Computer now has in stock what is a very hot item.... the MDT GT210 Ge Force Card. This card allows you to use the ONE card with up to FOUR displays.

At first I thought UMMMMMMMMMM Why? Why would you need to see four displays at one time?

Well, I now feel rather foolish. It makes sense to me. As a multi-tasker, I am constantly moving between windows, and usually have numerous windows collapsed, opening them up all over my screen. If I had the four displays to use, I would LOVE to be able to see more than one project at a time. Granted, you need to have the work area space AND the displays, but for those who have this option, I am completely envious. With the Ge Force Card and multiple displays, they can easily see all windows and do not have to toggle between the two windows.

MDT GT210 Ge Force Card is not in stock at many stores or outlets. ACS realized the demand would be great for those wishing to multi-task (and gamers, too) so we planned accordingly. That means you can get this hot item in your hands IMMEDIATELY. Call or stop by today!

Are you getting the most from your IT provider?

According to the Standish Group (based on a study and survey) a whopping $81 billion dollars of IT funds will be spent on projects and software that NEVER come to fruition. Wasted dollars, wasted time, wasted productivity! AND … unfortunately, only 16.2% of IT projects will be completed on-time and on-budget. While smaller companies have a better success rate than larger companies with the IT goals, we at ACS Computer think that everyone should be getting the best value for their IT dollars.

Our company has been in business for many years, and although we offer sales of computer items worldwide, our IT focus is here, in Northeast Ohio.  We specialize in offering IT services to small businesses with less than 100 employees. We can develop software for your business, implement the package, and provide on-site  and off-site assistance. We also customize equipment for each business’s needs.

It has been our experience that many companies are not satisfied with their IT service. It is obvious from statistics why that is true. Many IT companies are just not “getting the job done.” At ACS our focus is to give you “what you need… when you need it.”  That applies to our IT services as well. We strive to insure that we provide the level of service that EVERY customer needs, whether you are a very small company or a larger one. We have a strategy and plan for everyone. You will get personal service, and we WILL get the job done.

Why not call us to see what we can do for you? 330-785-5200