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Over the years, our customers have relied on us for accurate, sensible and useful information about everything related to information technology. We have helped home users, students, small and mid-sized businesses, public entities, organizations, and individuals representing just about every industry. Our blog is dedicated to addressing some of the questions and concerns that we hear every day, and some that are rare, but interesting. I hope that you will take a few minutes to read our blogs as they develop – and please don’t hesitate to send us suggestions for future posts!
Upgrading to Windows 10 – Important Considerations
November 30, 2015When Windows 10 made its debut this year, there was a great deal of excitement generated about its faster operating system, its updated features, and its new graphics. Some users have been skeptical because the cluster of problems with Window 8.1. However, with the Windows 10 upgrade, the problems mostly occur because users not doing LEARN MORE
How to select the best network installation and management service
October 2, 2015There are specific milestones in every business when it’s important to evaluate your networking capabilities: the initial opening, relocation to another facility, or during an expansion phase. Most companies have at least at five-year business plan, and the components of your network (such as cabling and patch panels) should support all of your needs computing LEARN MORE
What to look for when selecting a computer repair service
September 10, 2015Because the reliability of computers and mobile devices is so important to your daily life, it’s important to know who to call when you have a repair need. But how do you decide which service is the best? Your options could range from a small, local computer repair shop to national chain like Geek Squad/Best LEARN MORE
Learn All About the Windows 10 Built-In Mail App
August 1, 2015The mail feature in Windows 10 can handle the most complex email with ease. It is simple to set up, and with a touch-friendly interface and a minimalist design, it may just be the perfect default mail client for your needs. The new Windows 10 Mail app is actually part of the free version of LEARN MORE
Steps to Take to be Compliant with HIPAA Regulations
July 13, 2015If you are an entity that handles Private Health Information (PHI), it is important that you are compliant with HIPAA regulations. HB Computers has a great deal of experience in maintaining the highest security measures available for data protection. Many businesses and organizations assign a Privacy Officer (PO) charged with understanding each HIPAA regulation. We LEARN MORE
Why Outsourcing Your IT Needs Makes Sense
June 2, 2015Outsourcing your company’s IT needs makes sense for many reasons. At the very least, it helps you increase productivity and manage your time better, but the most important reason is that it will simply save you money. Outsourcing the IT function will cost less than dedicating a member of your staff to do the job. LEARN MORE
Data Recovery in Simple Terms
May 7, 2015Data recovery is the process of retrieving data from failed, damaged or corrupted secondary storage devices. This usually involves internal or external hard disk drives, solid-state drives, USB flash drives, CDs, DVDs, and Tape Media.The most common incidence of data loss happens with operating system failure, accidental damage, viruses or human error. This kind of LEARN MORE
The Remarkable Benefits of Networks
April 1, 2015When computers are connected in a network, much more can be accomplished than simply using a single computer. With networks, people become connected – and when people become connected – amazing things happen. Networking is a wonderful technological advancement that has expanded worldwide! The greatest evolution of networks is the Internet. Whenever you access the LEARN MORE
Which is better – a Laptop or Desktop Computer
March 2, 2015Although prices for computers have decreased over the years, they are still an important investment, and as a consumer you want to have the very best model to fulfill all of your computing needs. One of the most frequent questions that come up when purchasing a computer is whether to buy a laptop or a LEARN MORE
How to Protect Your Computer from Viruses
February 3, 2015A computer virus is a software program created to invade your computer for the purpose of corrupting, encrypting or deleting files, folders and other data while also causing havoc with your operating system. A virus can be triggered simply by inadvertently opening an infected attachment from an email; downloading a corrupted file or harmful program LEARN MORE