What to go for?? Assembled PC or Branded PC

Owning a PC now-a-days has become a trend, everybody wants to become smart & flaunt their love for gadgets. Today, there are ‘n’ number of products in the market, with different configuration, features, design, etc. Buying a computer depends on what exactly is your requirement & budget; when opting for a Branded PC; sometimes it is difficult to get the required configuration of a branded computer at an affordable price.

When you face this, what’s the option? The option is to go for assembled one, this enables you to get the desired configuration with the desired operating system (as a branded one would come with the operating system pre-installed, so you don’t make a choice) at decent price from a reliable source. Assembled PCs enable you to get started from the very basic machine you need & you can gradually upgrade it on timely basis whenever you like, you pay only for the up-gradation part & that’s really the USP of an assembled one, don’t you think. 

Assembled Computers are becoming increasingly popular day by day for homes & small offices. The following are the advantages of having an assembled computer:

• Saves Money 
• Future Up-gradation is possible
• Choose from the best of the breed components
• Guarantees You Get what you want.
• Avoid proprietary designs and/or outdated products to be used in Your PCs as done quiet frequently by number of big brands. 
• Have your own freedom of choice when it comes to quality standards of the components used in your PC depending on your budget & requirements. 

Tips for buying an assembled PC:

• Find out a company that has market goodwill.
• Make a list of hardware that you require, by consulting the company’s experts.
• Ensure that all hardware parts have warranty. 
• The cabinet of the PC is an essential part. Nowadays some very good ATX cabinets with powerful SMPS (Power supply), 3 fans and front USB ports can be found at cheap prices. 3-fan cabinet keeps the cabinet cool. Front USB ports are for handy use of external drives like flash drives.
• Monitors are available in different models, category and screen sizes. Some monitors are called LCD monitors. These are absolutely thin and lightweight.
• If you are a music lover, you can also choose from wide variety of good sound system with some speakers.
• The CD drives are no more called CD-drives. These are now combo drives. In a combo drive you can play DVD, ACD, MP3, CD's and can write your own CD's. Conventional CD drives and CD writers are also available.
• The newest mouse type is the wireless optical mouse. In this mouse there is no roller ball attached & there is no wire; so you can use from anywhere from a specified distance.
• If you need to take printouts on a regular basis then go for a printer. 

Last piece of advice:

Our Mindset has always been dominated by anything foreign. Let me tell you one thing, all Branded PC’s are NOT manufactured originally, most of the times they are assembled. There is NO Technological Addition; they buy from other manufacturers & assemble them as a PC, with the stamp of their Brand.

In picking the right computer for you, it is not really about buying or not choosing a branded computer. Going for an assembled one can be disastrous if not purchased from a reliable source, so I insist that you first choose the correct vendor when making a choice of assembled PC. The Choice is JUST Yours!!!

We at MTC are profound & proficient in providing the desired set of configuration for your assembled PC. We make sure that they do not fall in traps & make the best of decisions for them. Apart from this we deal in sales of Ultrabooks, Notebooks Desktop PC, as well as we offer Service & Repair of Printers, Motherboards, Monitors, etc. and also engage in AMC and FMS services. Contact us to know more at microtekndf@gmail.com or Call Us 9810037064

Computer Running Slow? Know Why?

We all have experienced slow running computers in our life. Haven’t we? Its natural for your PC to run slow when it starts aging, but its not necessary that an old computer cannot perform the way it used to on its first day when we bought it. Apart from the normal aging process, there are lot of reasons why your computer might be running slow. In this post we're listing out top 5 reasons of why your PC might be running slow! 

 

Shortage of Space: Having an appreciable amount of free space is very important for your PC’s performance. The more space is there on the disk, the more efficiently Windows perform its tasks and actions. You should check out the disk space available and if its at a minimum, try cleaning up your PC.

 

Check for Viruses: It is very important to perform regular anti-virus, anti-malware checks. There are various types of viruses; not only they pose a risk to your personal information such as related to your credit/debit cards and they also slow down your computer processes.

 

Too many programs running in the background: Today internet is loaded with various applications, programs which claim to speed up your PC or your internet, but in reality these programs slow down your PC’s performance by utilizing the space for processes and hence your PC do not have much attention to the actions that you are asking it to do. Also, if there are programs which you do not use and they run unnecessarily in background you should uninstall them to speed up your PC.

 

Fragmented Hard Drive: Generally when we add a new file to the hard drive, it takes up the space according to the sequence available, but deleting or moving the file leaves a gap in your hard drive and hence we call this kind of hard drive as fragmented. It is important that you defragment your hard drive so that it remains in an organized fashion so it performs better and runs smoothly.

 

Upgrading your RAM: We all know that higher the RAM, faster is the computer performance! So, next time you step out with your PC to a Computer Hardware Expert, ask for increasing the RAM size. This would definitely ignite your computer’s performance.

 

So we assume that; you are now aware about what may be the possible reasons for your slow computer, you can try carrying out these activities to help in boosting your PC’s performance! :)

Latest 10 Tech Trends in 2014

Times have changed, and so has technology; new trends in technologies have started emerging one after the other, it’s a massive roll out. Lets have a look in the past and present, from those big handy mobile phones to smartphones, from mainframes to ultra books, from hypertext invention to web 2.0 and now cloud computing; we have come a long way. With this on-going revolution in the world of technology, it becomes quite difficult to keep pace with these new advancements coming in the market, so we thought why not compile the latest additions for our readers so that they know it now. So, let’s have a look at the most promising technology trends for 2014! :-)

• Wearable Tech - We all know what’s in store when talking about wearable tech. Google Glass, Smart-watches like Samsung’s Galaxy Gear watch and the Pebble Smart watch is the future in this cadre. Recently, Google announced its sales of Glass to all U.S. residents, expanding the wearable tech market. Apart from this, there are lot of health-tracking devices like the Nike Fuel Band, Jawbone Up and Fitbit Force, which can now be integrated with so many healthcare apps and this has become a major force in driving the health technology market into the mainstream. Wearable technology is fast emerging at the moment and according to research firm ABI; this industry will hit $6 billion by 2018.

• Robotics - Another technology, which is reaching the horizons, is robotics and artificial intelligence. Google with its incredible portfolio of the Cheetah, Petman and Atlas has made the world wonder of what the technology giant has planned for machines. If you are a robotics geek do participate in the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) robotics challenge which have the finals in the end of 2014 and the winners will receive a whooping $2 million as prize money. 

• 3D Printing - The future of 3D printing is bright and is expected to hit the mainstream soon. According to growth projections by IDC, 3D printers units will have a compound growth rate of 59 percent and revenue growing by 29 percent from 2012 to 2017. 

• Data Privacy - this is one of the most sought after concept after NSA's snooping mission blew off courtesy Edward Snowden, as a result of that millions of internet users have now started taking steps to safeguard their data using methods such as email encryption, clearing browser caches and cookies etc. In US itself, a lot of cases were filed against the US government for breaching the privacy of the people, which are still pending. The global service providers Google, Microsoft were also put under the scanner for letting NSA snoop through the customer's private data, as a result they have announced initiatives which would prevent agencies like NSA to collect personal data through the services offered by them.

• The World of Internet - According to many reports and research studies, it is been said that the Internet is still in the beginning stages of development; and we thought it had reached at its maximum potential.. At the 2013 IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin, technology company Philips demonstrated a concept called the HomeCooker neXt that allows users to roast, steam or sauté a range of dishes, with separate meat and vegetable compartments, and the AutoStir technology prevents burning and ensures thorough cooking. Now you might be wondering why we are talking about kitchen appliances while we started with talking about Internet, well here the catch is the cooking device we described above can be controlled using your smartphone, now isn’t that an awesome and clever way of using technology.

• Smart TVs - Just watching movies and shows on TV is just not on cards nowadays; instead you can now use TVs to browse the Internet, launch apps and have social interactions. LG is planning to release a feature that lets users communicate with smart home appliances, using a mobile messaging app called Line, at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in January. Samsung’s smart TVs will soon let users use voice command and gestures to change the channel, control the volume and stop videos. 

• Mobile Apps - Gartner predicts that through 2014, improved JavaScript performance will begin to push HTML5 and the browser as a mainstream enterprise application development environment. It is also predicted that apps will continue to grow, as they are more targeted and smaller than the real applications. The next evolution in user experience will be to leverage intent, inferred from emotion and actions, to motivate changes in end-user behavior.

• Cloud Computing – Cloud is the buzzword these days, and especially amongst the IT and services industry because of the flexibility that cloud computing is offering to its users. Companies like Amazon, Linode, Windows have set standards where they have replaced the need of having a physical data center in place, with better features related to data privacy and disaster recovery. To explain you more, in the cloud/client architecture, the client is a rich application running on an Internet-connected device, and the server is a set of application services hosted in an increasingly elastically scalable cloud-computing platform. The cloud is the control point, and the applications can span multiple client devices through the use of the browser available at client devices, mobile and desktop alike.

• Personal Cloud - Cloud-computing has not only benefited the service delivery organizations but has also influenced the way we work at the personal level. Google Drive, Dropbox, Microsoft Office 365, Skydrive are such robust and easy to user services which allow you to maintain all your necessary files on the cloud, and you can access the same files through multiple devices such as your personal computer, your smart phone etc. making your data organization much more convenient and accessible round the clock. 

• Smartphones Market- Not everyone must be a proud owner of a smartphone, but that will eventually change. Swiss giant Credit Suisse says that over 1 billion smartphones will sell worldwide in 2014, getting a boost from demand in China. According to IDC, smartphone shipments in China’s growing market are estimated to hit 450 million units in 2014 – compared to an estimated 360 million in 2013.

Hence now we know that what’s on offer, and how much more the technology is going to change with time. We should all be geared up to reap out the benefits that technology has to offer in times coming ahead.

Extend Your Laptop's Life (Part II)

Hoping that you must have read my earlier post, if you haven’t read it here! So now you know how to extend your laptop’s life in 5 basic steps which are very routine in nature, that is you don’t need any technical support in doing so! Going one step ahead this time this post will concentrate on some very basic technical steps which when taken, will enhance your laptop’s life by another 6 months to 1 year. So lets have a look at these:

Step 1: Clean up your desktop - How many of you have a cluttered desktop? Do you find it difficult to search your files on desktop? If this is the case then you need to cleanup your desktop! Just imagine a room with all your clothes, accessories, footwear littered all over each other, you need to get ready and aren’t able to find what to wear! What do you feel in this situation? Now imagine a room with all the things organized properly, is it hard to find your appropriate clothing in this situation? 

I’m sure the second situation is where everyone of us will be very comfortable & hence the same goes for your desktop. A cluttered desktop not only makes it difficult to find for files but it eats a lot of memory too! To clean your desktop, you need to run desktop cleanup wizard:

Right click the desktop →  go to arrange icons by → click run cleanup desktop wizard. 

This window will only enlist the shortcut items on your desktop & by selecting them; the system won’t delete the items; rather they’ll be moved to another folder where you do not have to see them for now. Click Next & Finish. 

Remember: the remaining items you need to delete or move manually. You can create separate folders or move them to My Documents & rearrange accordingly. 

Step 2: Disk Cleanup - This program comes with Windows & cleans all the unwanted files safely. To open it follow this path:

Start → All Programs → Accessories → System Tools → Disk Cleanup. Once you click the program following window opens up:

Choose the drive you want to clean & click OK. It’ll take some time to analyze the data; once done click OK & there you go all the unwanted files are deleted. :) 

Step 3: Disk Defragmentation - This program arranges your files in a drive in an orderly manner so that the disk & drives work more efficiently. To open this, you follow the path mentioned above, instead click on Disk Defragmenter. Choose the drive & click OK. 

P.S: This might take several minutes to few hours, hence carry out this activity when system is not in use.

Apart from the above mentioned 3 steps, you can also try out the below: 

• Scan your computer for viruses - make sure you scan your system on time-to-time basis. 
• Uninstall Programs you don’t use 
• Optimize Start-up Programs 

Follow these basic steps & you’ll definitely experience the difference in your laptop! You can also comment below or call us at 9810037064 or drop an email at microtekndf@gmail.com if you are looking for effective services for your Laptop or Desktop. 

We also deal in sales of Ultra-Books, Notebooks, Desktop PC, as well as we offer Service & Repair of Printers, Motherboards, Monitors, etc. and also engage in AMC and FMS services. Contact us to know more!

Extend your Laptop’s Life (Part I)

In one of my blogs I had enlisted 5 most common reasons of why a laptop runs slow and till now I hope you must figured out your reason. In this section I’ll be enlisting some very simple and basic steps that can help you increase the life of your laptop or desktop before you finally decide for shedding money out of your pocket to buy a new one.

Step 1: Treat it like your Baby

No matter how strong your laptop is; remember it is fragile in nature. Many times when we return back from home after work; the first thing most of us always do is to pitch our laptop bag onto the bed, table or the place where we have an habit of keeping it without realizing that we have kept it hard on the floor. Doing this often tends to damage either the display or the hard-drive of the laptop as these two components are the most fragile. You can avoid this damage by affording a bag which gives you maximum protection; place your laptop gently on the surface; and avoid moving it when your hard-drive is performing any operations. You laptop will thank you for this! 

Step 2: Keep it Clean 

All the electronic devices we use in daily life are dirt magnets including our laptops. The display screen, keyboard and the fan of your laptop suck up the dust just like your vacuum cleaner does. So always clean your hardware on regular basis, keep your laptop in a place where there is minimal dust. There are many cleaning kits available in the market. Keeping your laptop clean on regular basis can increase its lifespan significantly. 

Step 3: Don’t charge the battery too often 

How many of you remove your laptop battery when it is plugged in an outlet? If your answer to the above question is NO, then probably you need to change them into YES for the sake of your laptop! Always remove your battery when your laptop is plugged in; when you do so it increases your battery’s life. If you leave it in the AC power will overheat and overcharge the battery which causes harm and decreases the life. When you work with the battery in, use it till your machine warns you for low-battery and then recharge the battery to the maximum. 

Step 4: Use Hibernate; instead of Standby mode 

The next thing to remember is to use Hibernate mode instead of Standby. Why? Because in the Standby mode your machine is still using the battery power in small fragments which eventually consumes the whole power and reduces the charge cycle of your laptop battery. You can avoid this by using Hibernate mode as it saves your laptop’s current state writing it as a file to the hard-drive which requires no power. When you restart; hibernate mode just loads the file which returns you; where you left just like standby and without consuming the battery power. 

Step 5: Keep your Laptop Cool 

Laptops generally get overheated; this may be due to heavy usage or plugging it too often with the battery in. The hotter it gets; the more it is prone to any component failure and if you are using it routinely on a bed or couch you are making it more difficult for the machine to vent out the air. Avoid this situation by using a cooling pad. This not only draws away heat from the system, but also increases lifespan of the laptop’s internal fan as it won’t be running too long or very often. 

Follow these basic steps and help your laptop to increase its life. You can also comment below or call us at 9810037064 or drop an email at microtekndf@gmail.com if you are looking for effective Laptops Bags, Cleaning Kits or Cooling Pads. 

Apart from this we also deal in sales of Ultra-Books, Notebooks, Desktop PC, as well as we offer Service & Repair of Printers, Motherboards, Monitors, etc. and also engage in AMC and FMS services. Contact us to know more!

My New Venture!!

Hi everyone, 

It’s been a long time since my last post, was quite busy and occupied with planning my new initiative and work all this while. After working in the computer hardware and networking field for the past 20 years, have always experienced the need of imparting the skills which I have garnered till date, hence came the idea for opening an institute where I can train people. Although we have professional engineers in Computer Science working quite well in the industry but this is not where my focus lies. I want to invest on that cadre of people who after passing 12th can’t afford such professional education but want to work in big MNCs with a sound knowledge in Computer Science; and hence I came up with this idea of establishing my institution which will be known as Academy of Information Technology and Social Media (AITSM). Below are the regular courses that will be held for almost about 2 months in the field of Computer Science: 

• Desktop Support Engineering 
• Network Support Engineering; and 
• Desktop & Network Engineering 

All these courses cover Computer Fundamentals & focuses on en-rooting sound knowledge of skills required in maintenance and troubleshooting of computer systems; involving desktops & laptops. We also aim to provide sufficient hands-on exercises with immense professional guidance, thus preparing the students for certifying exams and job placement. 

If the course curriculum and career possibilities for computer science appeal you, please comment below and let me know so that we can take this forward and help the people to learn and prosper in life.

Now Cut Your Hardware Cost More Than 50%

In today’s scenario, Growing Expenses and Shrinking Margins are forcing business houses to reduce running cost of their various accounts, including the most valuable IT Department. You can now bring down your IT Cost by approx 50% via replacing your bulky & costly Desktop by new powerful Thin Clients. This is equally true in case of New Entrepreneurs; as they can start their business with low investment. 

Today PC’s & Internet is dominating every individual, every organization & therefore it has become a necessity for Computer Hardware Professionals to provide with such an architecture which can solve issues of deployment, maintenance & cost of Computer Hardware & PC Applications. Thin Client Computing Technology is a way of easily deploying & maintaining computational services at a reduced total cost of ownership. Now-days most of the PC vendors offer Thin Client that can access information & application on a network server. This looks similar to the terminal of olden days, but its difference lies with its Fast Processors & Plenty of Memory. Thin Client Hardware can be a converted old PC, a new dedicated thin client device or simply a new low cost PC with a thin client OS installed.

Installation of a Thin Client offers lot of advantages, which includes: 

• Reduced Cost of Hardware & Software Deployment & Maintenance by more than 50% 
• Improved Accessibility & Manageability 
• Quick Return on Investment (ROI) 
• Reduced Administration & End User Support 
• Increased Reliability & Security 
• Reduced Troubleshooting & Data Recovery Cost 
• Prolong PC Life 
• Lower Power Consumption 

Who all can benefit from Thin Client Technology? 

• Any IT Organization 
• Educational Institutions 
• Public use facilities like Internet Cafes 
• Public Libraries 
• Healthcare Facilities 
• SOHO 

Final Thoughts

Thin client are being manufactured by lot of companies with basic and advance features, depending on your needs & requirements, you can choose from various options available. Well we guess if you try using Thin Clients for your venture you’ll definitely find a solution to your nagging Hardware Issues. We at MTC offer a great deal of Thin Client Computing Technology, which can definitely boost the performance of your IT Infrastructure, Reduce a Substantial amount of Cost & make you all the more efficient. 

Apart from this we also deal in sales of Ultra-Books, Notebooks Desktop PC, as well as we offer Service & Repair of Printers, Motherboards, Monitors, etc. and also engage in AMC and FMS services. Contact us to know more at microtekndf@gmail.com or Call Us 9810037064

Is your Laptop falling sick? Confused between Repair or Replace, Read On!!

Being a Computer Hardware Professional; I have been answering this question for decades “Should I buy a new Laptop or repair this old one itself?” Answering this is not tough, I have doing it for years & now thought that before you ask this from your computer repairing zone, let me answer this for you. Repairing a laptop depends on various factors, the most common & the essential are:

• Age of your laptop – if the laptop is less than 3 years, it is worth repairing it.

• What exactly is the problem? – Identification of the exact problem is important, Does it need a major repair or small fixes can only help; for example if the laptop is slow, this may happen due to excessive unwanted files, less disk space or RAM, or even the operating system (Windows vista) , so operations like disk cleanup or upgrading your RAM & software may help. If you do not know what the problem is, you can ask your tech savvy friends, relatives or take it to the service centers.

• Compare the cost of buying a new one or repair the existing one – Workout the cost for both & compare the same, if you find the difference is not much then buying a new laptop is a better option.

In case of repairing, make sure that the following questions are addressed:

1. How much warranty you get on repairs?
2. How long will the repairs take?
3. Will they back up your hard drive before making repairs, so that there is no data loss?
4. How trust worthy is the repair center? This is important, as now-days lots of them are indulged in malpractice. 

Once you have answers to these questions, it will be easy to take a decision. :-) Therefore, I highly recommend you to first go for proper research & diagnosis of your problem & then take a decision. We at Micro-Tech Computers are very sensitive towards customers & their problems. We make sure that they do not fall in traps & make the best of decisions for them. 

In case you are interested to know more or unavailable to find an appropriate PC Services Center do call us at +919810037064 or mail us at microtekndf@gmail.com, we’ll be happy to answer your questions. :-)

Increase your Internet Speed by 10% in 3 simple steps?

Since the inception of Internet, it has been one of the most useful technologies of the modern times. It has helped us not only in our professional lives, but has taken a role of daily dossier. I am sure there must have been times when you would have faced difficulty in your Internet Connection, which is really frustrating at times especially when you are up-to, something that is really important. Having a fast & efficient Internet connection is a vital component, whether you are at home or at work. As more & more Internet-ready devices are being utilized, keeping your web speed up is more important than ever. Though internet speed depends upon your ISP and package you have bought, but let me tell you some very basic 3 levels, which can help you in boosting up your web speed.

1. Troubleshooting\ The Layman Fixes :-) 

• Turn your Modem Off and On: Sometimes a simple reset can increase your Internet speed. You can also turn your router on and off to see if that's helpful. Just make sure that you know your network key in case your computer requires you to enter it after the reset. 

• Keep a Regular Check on your Devices: Regularly check all modem and router cables to ensure solid and clean connections. Dirty, dusty, or loose cables leading from DSL modem to your wireless router or computer can cause significant reductions in your internet speed. Therefore, it is really important to blow out the dirt and dust in the connectors. Maintain proper ventilation around all electrical components to avoid overheating. 

• Avoid Running Multiple Devices at Once: Turn off the internet access of the Smartphone’s, Tablet’s, Smart TV’s or other devices that you aren't currently using and see if your Internet speed increases.

2. Software Fixes

• Clear your Cookies, Cache and Browser History: You may want to do this monthly to maintain optimum speed.

• Scan your System for Unwanted Guests: Sometimes viruses, spyware, adware or malware can slow your Internet connection. Close all of your applications and run your anti-virus program once in a while to get rid of such nuisances. 

• Perform System Clean-up Regularly: Temporary files or unwanted files can sometimes slow down your web speed. Get rid of these through disk clean up at least once per week.

3. Get New Equipment

• Upgrade your Modem or Router to a Newer Model of High Speed: Today 600Mbps high speed N series Wi-Fi routers are available in Netgear & Dlink offer some of the most cost effective products, which help you a great deal to add speed to your existing internet connection.

Well we guess if you try any of the above mentioned tips and tools, you’ll definitely find a solution to your nagging internet speed issues. Moreover we at MTC offer a great deal of products and services which include Sale of Servers & Workstations, Peripherals, Data storage & Networking and much more which can definitely boost the performance of your IT networks and make you all the more efficient. 

Apart from this we deal in sales of Ultra-Books, Notebooks Desktop PC, as well as we offer Service & Repair of Printers, Motherboards, Monitors, etc. and also engage in AMC and FMS services. Contact us to know more at microtekndf@gmail.com

The New Paradigm for Life

Hello everyone!

This being the first write-up let me start off with introducing myself & my experiences. I started my career with a job in ESPL, Chandigarh, shifted to New Delhi & then one day my mind clicked with having my own venture. Being an entrepreneur is everyone’s dream & this journey has really been challenging & fruitful.

Micro-Tech Computers (MTC), established in 1992 as Hardware, and Networking company with an objective of Sales, and Services of Personal Computers Servers, Storage Devices, Peripherals, and accessories. We are based in the heart of India, New Delhi, & we received an inspiring response in the beginning itself by getting Annual Maintenance Contract from many prestigious institutes & organizations.

Well, after 21 years of experience in the field of Computer Hardware & Networking, I feel it’s the right time to let the world know more about this industry. Whenever I deal with a customer they come up with so many questions, like what is a better option to buy a computer or to repair one, which Anti-virus is better, which laptop is better, etc. These questions triggered me & I thought why not to educate people through writing & address their issues.

So, here I go giving insights about the industry, the latest advancements in the technology & educating the general public with solutions to small hardware problems & addressing their issues. Stay tuned for my further write-ups.