In Brief: Computer healthcare and security.    Plymouth Computer Doctor.

Complete PC Health Checks

Performing regular checks on your PC is always a worthwhile exercise because it provides peace of mind that your machine is running as efficiently as possible. You may be alerted to some problems by error messages, program crashes or slow start-up / shutdown but others may be more subtle whilst still vastly affecting performance.

Our experienced engineers will complete a comprehensive tune up and optimisation of your computer in order to obtain maximum performance and efficiency from it. We search for unwanted start-up items, programs, viruses and spyware that slow down your machine and check for errors throughout the machine (including internet connections). We will fix the problems and recommend preventative maintenance if appropriate, thus avoiding further troubles in the future. All of this comes as standard with Plymouth Computer Doctor's all inclusive health check.

As computers are becoming more and more complex, and the demands that we put upon them increase, we recommend that this procedure is carried out as soon as you notice a problem (in any event it should be carried out as least twice a year in order to obtain peace of mind that everything is running as smoothly as possible).
Contact Plymouth Computer Doctor today on 01752 337374 or by clicking here.

Computer and Internet Security

With Internet fraud and online crime on the increase, it is vitally important that your are secure when you are online. Various methods are employed by criminals wishing to steal your money or personal information, including the following:

• Email 'Phishing': You are prompted by email to access a criminal's website that appears to be from your bank.
• Key Loggers: Hidden programs that monitor the keys which you press when you access banking and shopping websites, in order to subsequently transmit your passwords and credit card information.
• Generic Spyware: Software that records your use of the internet by stealing personal information about you in order to display targeted adverts.
• Hijacks: Programs that "take over" your machine by changing your homepage, redirecting web-searches to their pages and attempting to control your internet use.

Plymouth Computer Doctor has years of experience in protecting computers from outside intrusion and uses the latest software to maximise online security. With a comprehensive security package installed by one of our fully-trained engineers, you can take peace of mind that your business remains solely yours. We will ensure that you understand what it does and how each component works so that you can use it as effectively as possible.
Contact Plymouth Computer Doctor today on 01752 337374 or by clicking here.

Anti Virus and Spyware Protection

The number of viruses and malicious programs trying to infect our computers is massive and ever-growing. PCs are at risk at all times when connected to the internet and it is easy to become infected, despite taking extreme care. Some (stealth) programs can self-install without needing your permission and may operate covertly so you aren't aware of them. Furthermore, some types of virus can download others and a machine can become overwhelmed very quickly. If you become suspicious of any of the following you are likely to be infected:

• Pop-up Windows
• Changed Internet Homepage
• Unwanted Adverts
• PC Dialling Premium Rate Phone Numbers
• Extra Internet Explorer Toolbars
• New Programs / Desktop Icons
• Redirected Searches
• Virus Warnings

Our engineers have years of experience in removing viruses and spyware and shielding against them for the future. We use the latest software and utilities to assist in the speedy disinfection and protection of our customers' machines and aim to complete the work on site wherever possible.
Call us today on 01752 337374 (24 hours) or click here.