Year End Technology Note

2007 was a wild year in the art of technology. What we found is that the users are frustrated that what they buy does not work and to make it works costs almost as much. The solution .... well that is a tough one, our answer is INFORMATION. We will be working with our current and new customers to get that information in their hands through this blog and our newsletter.

Please feel free to shout questions and or frustrations our way. Getting some free advice from us can help the stress of our daily technology life!!

Craig Kassing
ckassing@mktsmart.com

TrendMicro 2008 and WoW (World of Warcraft)

We noticed a few posts on this, but I have gotten calls from some of my friends on how good the new Trend Micro 2008 Pro Version is. The program is working really good, but with one good kicker if you are a gamer .... World of Warcraft hates it ... Multiple freeze ups and then it errors out and you are left back at your desktop. We even tried disableing it and it had the same effect. We went back to AVG on the gaming rig and all is well ... So Give it a shot .. but keep the reciept if you do online gaming ..

Craig

Buying Computer Software

Buy the right thing first!
Before you buy that perfect piece of software, whether it is a new game, new picture editor or the new Windows Vista, be sure to read the side of the box to see what is required. The side should talk about required software and recommended software. Recommended is what you truly need. Look for the recommended hardware; make sure the program is compatible with the computer you are buying. A good rule of thumb –if the program is under two years old it will work. Double checking always helps and avoids the question, “Daddy, how come Santa brought a program that does not work?” Please call; our technicians are always available to help you choose the right program and computer.

Regarding Windows Vista –Buy new! Do not try to upgrade your PC. . .problems all over the place when you do this.