Category: Community Events

Are you frustrated with your computer?

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So you are working in Excel, you save the file, and then you go back two days later, and it isn’t the way you left it.  You KNOW you saved it, so why isn’t it there?  As wonderful as computers are, there are still many frustrations.  I remember in college when I was working on the early version of today’s PC, I had many days where I wanted to throw it out the window of my dorm (that was 9 stories up). I imagined it crashing into thousands of pieces.  The thought brought me joy.  (still does, even today)  You know what I am talking about, it is 9:30, your paper is due at 10:00, all you have to do was print it out, and guess what … it won’t print.  These are frustrations many people still have today at work, and at home.

 As IT people, we see many of these common issues every day, and have found some easy solutions for many of your daily frustrations.   Tell us what some of your biggest frustrations are, and let us share some solutions with you.  What is a common frustration that you would like to discuss?

IT Recycling Event

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If you have old electronics that you don’t know what to do with, then it is your lucky day.  This weekend is the Fall Electronics Clean Out Day (ECO) Day.  You can get rid of everything from old cell phones, televisions and VCR’s to your old computer towers and monitors.   Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op is partnering up with 1-800-GOT JUNK and Natural Awakenings Magazine to host this fall event.

The general rule for E-Waste is that ihas a plug (versus a combustion engine); however, many battery-operated devices qualify.  Call Jeff Sharpe at 1-800-GotJunk for more information.  Here is a listing of Accepted Items:

Accepted:

• Computers (monitors, towers, laptops, keyboards, mouse)
• Printers, scanners, external hard drives, networking equipment
• Copiers
• Televisions (flat panel, tube, and console)
• Remote Controls
• Cell Phones
• Old Electronics
• Amplifiers
• CD Players
• DVD Players
• Phono Players
• Speakers
• Toasters
• Microwaves
• Telephones
• Fax Machines
• Game Consoles
• Digital Cameras
• Camcorders

You can get rid of your “junk” this Saturday, September 18th, from 8 AM to 2 PM at the Natural Foods Co-Op, and many other locations.  Visit their website, or call them for details.

Are You Ready for some Football ?

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Let’s Go… Hokies…  Let’s GO .  It’s that time of year, pretty soon Lane Stadium will be rocking and Virginia Tech Hokie Football will be here.  Are you ready to see all the action packed games of the season? Not a Hokies fan, who is your favorite team?  Everyone loves college football in the fall, the two just seem to go hand in hand like Thanksgiving and turkey.  I know that I am ready for football season, and for a long winter. Matt just installed a great new tv in our bedroom. I love the clean look it has on the wall.  Not to mention the great picture, and sound quality with the surround sound speakers.  Aside from all of that, the best part is knowing, I can snuggle under my covers and watch my little Tyrod throw the winning touch down. Remember that Nebraska game — well get ready it’s coming.

If your TV just isn’t doing it for you anymore, and you think you need a little high def quality to get you ready for football season, and the long winter that is coming up, give us a call and let Matt hook you up with a great new home entertainment system.  If there is one thing you can count on, that is that Matt Spencer knows which TV you need to get the best color and picture quality for a football game.  Ha Ha Ha.    Call today at 540-815-9397, and let us tell you all about it.

 Go HOKIES !!