By tjones2389 July 30, 2012
I am so grateful for a trustworthy, reliable and knowledgeable computer store in Cudahy, Wi. They are very straightforward, and they charge one flat rate for labor and time to complete my laptop issues. There is no misunderstanding about what it will cost, and I really like knowing what is expected to pay for services before I left the store. I had gone to best buy in the past ...read more
By SMR70 May 27, 2012
This man was very honest and straight forward with me. He repaired my computer very quickly, and was kind and honest, and is very fairly priced!!! He also explined the computer problems to me in detail, and also what he was going to have to do. If you have PC problems--give this place a try, because you'll be 100% satisfied and very happy:) ...read more
By Geoff April 28, 2011
I had Laverne look at a Sony Vaio laptop that was not booting up. Laverne diagnosed the power jack had come loose from the motherboard. After some discussion including alternatives to fixing the Sony, Laverne fixed the power jack and it is still working. I like Laverne's style of doing business. He will talk with you and explain what the problems are and any he may have found and discuss those and options you may have. Thank you Laverne and Debbie... A satisfied customer! ...read more
We at Craftsman Computer Services in Cudahy, WI. are seeing a LOT of spyware, malware, and viruses attacking our customers' computers lately. We decided it would be a good idea to give people some common sense tips on how to avoid having your desktop or laptop computer become slow or even shut down from these malicious programs. Check out the advice below that our technicians have come up with and see if these ideas can help YOU avoid a computer meltdown! 1) There's No Free Lunch. If a site promises anything such as music, movies, operating systems, etc. for free, be on the alert. Downloading copyrighted music or movies is not only illegal, but it can infect your computer with malware faster than you can say, "Oops!" (this is a family friendly blog, folks, so we cannot print what you REALLY say!). You should only get coupons from Internet sites associated with companies you know. If you are downloading freeware, get it from a clean and trusted site such as www.filehippo.com. Finally, if you get free software, be careful to avoid toolbars that are offered to you (see tip #2). 2) Beware of Toolbars. If you venture on the Internet either a little or a lot, you probably have been offered toolbars. These may seem to foster convenience for you, but they also can become conduits for 3rd party entities to deliver adware, spyware, or viruses to your computer or at least slow down your machine with pop up ads. The way toolbars are offered can be pretty tricky, as well. When a software download asks you if you want to get a toolbar, you have a chance to uncheck 1 or more toolbars--but you may have to uncheck these offers from the bottom of the list up so that some of the toolbars are not grayed out. Do your best to uninstall toolbars you may have already gotten or else avoid getting them in the first place. 3) Avoid Naughty Sites. Adults are free to visit Internet sites that are legal, but it doesn't mean you won't pick up some sort of malware infection in the process. Rule of thumb: if you woudn't be comfortable with your mother looking over your shoulder while you browse the Internet, you might want to re-think those sites in an effort to keep your computer clean. 4) Get Rich Quick--NOT! If you haven't heard about common scams that can reach you via e-mail, you probably just traveled by time machine from the 1800's. Beware of any of the following: any e-mail promising monetary gain (especially written in bad English or from someone in Nigeria), any e-mail from someone you don't know, or an e-mail from someone you do know but with limited text and a link to click on. You could become a victim of a traditional scam if you share any personal information or financial account numbers as well as have your computer gummed up with adware. Oh, don't forget that new high tech devices can become infected, so never click on these items with your tablet or smart phone--or you will feel REALLY dumb... 5) You Get What You Pay For. As mentioned in tip #1, nothing is free. If you need to get your computer cleaned or fixed, beware of any techie who tells you that he/she got a free or low cost deal for you on your operating system (Windows or Apple). It may work for a while, but once Microsoft or Apple detect you are running an illegal copy of the operating system, you computer will simply quit working. Do not seek or accept pirated versions of paid software that violate copyright or may stop working on you and leave you with no valid license. Finally, if your computer shuts down due to virus/malware infection or other problem, seek a legitimate computer repair shop that doesn't charge you an arm and a leg. Our Craftsman Computer Services repair shop in Cudahy, WI. is accredited with the Better Business Bureau, and you can check out our BBB report. We invite those of you who live in the Milwakuee area to contact us if your computer is "acting up" on you. If you don't live in the Milwaukee area, be as wary about fly-by-night technicians as you would the adware and scams discussed above. ...read more
By Craftsman Computer Services Inc September 27, 2012
We at Craftsman Computer took 2 months to analyze&review various online backup companies to recommend to our customers. We finally decided to refer our individual and small business clients to My PC Backup as the most economical program we found. It was only AFTER we decided to refer our clients that we discovered that we could partner with this company. (Disclosure: Craftsman Computer is an affiliate of My PC Backup and receives compensation from them.) We have reviewed and tested their site (which is adware free) and found them to be accredited with the Better Business Bureau and highly rated with several online backup ranking sites on the Internet. They are a legitimate business offering simple, safe, and secure online backup services for the best overall price we have found on the web. You can literally protect your most treasured photos, important documents, and gigabytes of music for approximately $5.00 a month. Do yourself a favor and visit their award winning company by clicking HERE today! ...read more
By Craftsman Computer Services Inc April 19, 2012
Laptops are often the storage of personal and business information for the modern PC user. When data is compromised or lost, recovery of information can be a painful and costly process. Learning more about data recovery and understanding a few tips can help to avoid coming to the point of needing it. ...read more
Notebook computers are often harder to fix because of the size of the components and the compact design. In many cases, the problems can be resolved without requiring a technician. It is helpful to know how to diagnose and fix common problems. ...read more