You can forward those those pesky emails to me@rescam.org and they’ll reply on your behalf after stripping off your details.  Later on they’ll give you an update on how it went.

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It can be quite costly time-wise moving duplicate photos from computer to computer, it takes up space, and it makes them hard to find and back up.

A quick and easy way to identify the duplicates and tidy them up is to use Duplicate Finder in CCleaner, a great clean up program made by Piriform.

Here’s how-to clean them up.

We can sit down and do it with you the first time if you’d like an expert by your side, or we can connect remotely and help.  Just fill out the contact form and we’ll be in touch.

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We know the best software to use.  In the case of a file and registry cleaner, we use CCleaner by Piriform.

Here’s the information about the program.

CCleaner is a small, effective utility for computers running Microsoft Windows.

• It cleans out the ‘junk’ that accumulates over time: temporary files, broken shortcuts, and other problems.
• CCleaner protects your privacy. It cleans your browsing history and temporary internet files. Advertisers and websites track your behaviour online with cookies that stay on your computer. CCleaner erases your browser search history and cookies so any internet browsing you do stays confidential and your identity remains anonymous.
• Over time your Windows registry can become cluttered with errors and broken settings which lead to errors and crashes. CCleaner’s patented registry cleaner clears out this clutter to make your PC more stable.
• Quicker Startup, many programs run silently in the background when you start up your computer. CCleaner helps you get to work, or play faster by letting you disable unneeded programs.

CCleaner has four ‘panes': Cleaner, Registry, Tools, and Options. When the program is open, you can access each pane by clicking the associated icon/button at left.

Cleaner:

Click on the ‘Analyze‘ button and you’ll get a summary of what can be cleaned. Then click ‘Run Cleaner.’

Registry:

Click the Registry icon at left.

• Click Scan for Issues. You’ll see a progress bar and a list of potential issues.

Click Fix selected issues… to fix the Registry problems.

• You are prompted to backup the Registry first. We strongly recommend you click Yes.

• Choose a location where to save the Registry backup. The file name ends in .REG. Click Save. Do this several times, as the registry has several parts.

This program is a free offering by Piriform. CCleaner Professional and professional Plus can be purchased from Piriform at https://www.piriform.com

Contact us if you want help configuring the program.

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You’ve been working on your computer all night.  You turn it off, and the next morning you start it up and there’s problem.  A Windows Update failed.  It’s cost you a lot to fix.  Five months later, it’s happened again!

“How do I stop it from happening again?” you ask.

“It’s out of our control, because Microsoft controls the updates …” most shops will say.

There are systems that allow technicians to prioritise Microsoft Updates.  We have a system that allows us to do this, allowing us to be proactive instead of reactive.

For the cost of a latte and a muffin we can monitor your system, approve what updates go on the machine, monitor hard drive space and performance.  We are able to let you know how long you have on your warranty, and prevent piggy-back programs from installing.

If the machine still breaks as a result of a Windows Update, the first half-hour of labour will be free.

Fill out the request form below today for this service.

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