The holiday season is here again. TV, radio, and online advertisers have released their festive jingles, and stores have dusted off their Christmas displays. Most importantly, shopping centers and online retailers have moved their latest and greatest devices to the front. It's almost time to eat warming treats before a roaring fire.
However, there may still be work to do before we can invite the family around to unbox their latest gadgets and watch the year’s Christmas movie. A little maintenance, updates, and set-up go a long way to ensure the holiday season goes without a hitch.
Sadly, not every device is ready to run straight out of the box or interact with others when it's first opened. Each new gadget comes with its setup and new things to learn.
Today, devices, toys, and computers often require extensive updates before they are ready to function. This commonly means large downloads and lengthy installation periods.
In previous years, devices were purchased for Christmas, only to be rendered useless while waiting for updates, and large numbers of requests crashed the company servers. This can be highly frustrating and put a real dampener on the holiday spirit.
Here is how we can help this season:
Setup New Devices
In modern times, simply purchasing a gadget doesn't make it ready to use. Often, it still needs setup, updates, and extra steps to make it safe to access the internet.
Schedule an appointment with our Team, and we can have it safe and ready to use the second you unbox it. We'll perform the initial setup, prepare it for the network, and install mandatory updates. When we're done, your device will be the first one ready to use. We can also install additional features for relevant devices, including parental protection, antivirus, and security to defend your machine against the latest threats.
Whatever device you want to use, we can configure it to how you want it.
Transfer Data and Retire Old Devices
Getting a brand-new device can be fun and exciting. However, before getting carried away with the latest tech, we must also consider what happens to our old data. Depending on the device, there are several dangers and pitfalls.
For example, replacing an aging laptop or desktop computer with a brand-new model has inherent dangers regarding data storage. These computers typically store all their data on hard drive disks.
When disposed of improperly, hard drives are vulnerable to removal and theft. Thieves looking to steal your data can often read and copy them. Old devices containing data need just as much care and attention as new ones fresh out of the box.
Many cases have involved individuals who have had vital records stolen this way. In some cases, the information has been used to access accounts, and in others, for blackmail.
Mobile devices typically have some form of data storage, too. This may store applications or media bought and paid for and valuable data, such as records and photographs.
We can help transfer old files and data to your new device and safely dispose of your old one.
We can ensure that every photograph, video, and bit of data is recovered from your mobile device or laptop so that you never lose a single file. We can securely wipe and even physically destroy old hard drives at your request. We strive to ensure you keep every bit of your old data and not a single byte falls into the wrong hands.
Troubleshooting
It sometimes happens that new technology has moved so fast and changed so much that it doesn't play well with older devices already installed on your network. Sometimes, it seems impossible to even connect specific devices at all.
Often, simple configuration changes are all that's required to introduce two pieces of technology successfully. With the correct set of eyes and knowledgeable hands, the most complex jobs can be turned into a quick fix.
If you want a smooth, fun, and relaxing holiday season, call us at (786) 233-2002, and we'll get you up and running in time.
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