 Dr Tweak
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Dr Tweak has been optimizing, repairing and building computers for hundreds of satisfied clients for almost 10 years. We specialize in catering to each individual customer’s needs and providing solutions at very reasonable rates. We are available to make house calls for the private home user to setup and secure your wireless network, aid in fixing software glitches, optimizing machines for faster surfing or delivering a custom built made-to-spec machine designed to perform flawlessly in whatever capacity suits the customer best. We are also equally comfortable in a commercial environment, ready to provide answers to your business’s needs, from installing and upgrading critical software to designing and installing multi-computer networks connected to the internet that employ next level security measures that keep your information safe. In addition to these specialties, Dr Tweak’s expertise is in combating malware (malicious software) and is recognized as an authority in Spyware/Virus prevention and elimination. From hardcore gaming to business solutions to casual user needs – Dr Tweak has the answer for you, feel free to email me HERE with any questions or comments you may have. |
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Labor Rates
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Reformat & Reinstall Operating System - $150 This includes a System Tune Up and backing up 10GB of data. DVDRW/RAM Install - $15 Hard Drive Install - $35 Sound Card/Modem/NIC/Video Card Install - $25 Includes updating to the latest drivers and optimizing the hardware System Tune Up - $150 Please read HERE for a complete list of what is included in a Tune Up. Data Backup - $5 per gigabyte Data Recovery - $10 per gigabyte, this includes extensive hard drive diagnostics and repair (if possible) Basic Troubleshooting Minimum 1 hour @ $75/hr *On site hourly rate is $75/hr minimum 1 hour. * A $25 fee applies to all pickup or delivery of computers |
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Recommended FREE Software
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PC Tools Firewall - An excellent free firewall that keeps hackers at bay. Microsoft Security Essentials - An excellent free antivirus/antispyware program from Microsoft. Avira AntiVir Personal Anti-virus - An excellent free anti-virus program. Threatfire - An excellent behavior blocking program that adds additional protection to your antivirus program. CableNut - To fully optimize your internet connection, for XP and older only. SpyBot Search & Destroy - Removes all that nasty spyware from your pc and offers protection from further infections. Ad Aware - Another spyware removal tool. SpywareBlaster - This blocks spyware from ever installing. SUPERAntiSpyware - Another great program to use in the fight against spyware. Malwarebytes' Anti-Malware - An excellent free tool to remove malware. Digsby - The best instant messenger app, allows you to communicate with AOL, ICQ, IRC, MSN and Yahoo all in one, along with connecting to your social networking sites. Everest - System information and diagnostic software. Frostwire - The best P2P application, open source and based on Limewire Pro. Java Sun - Needed so that java appears properly on your web pages. Google Chrome - The fastest web browser available, now with extensions like Firefox.. TeamViewer - Securely remote control your pc with this app. LastPass - If you have a lot of passwords and can't remember them all then this is for you, an excellent password manager. CCleaner - Great tool to clean up temporary and junk files from your computer. ERUNT & NTREGOPT - Two invaluable tools for backing up and optimizing your registry. Cobian Backup 9 - The easiest way to backup all of your important data. Open Office - Excellent free alternative to the expensive Microsoft Office, also compatible. CDBurnerXP - The best CD & DVD burning software. Quicktime Alternative - Gives you the Quicktime codecs without the junk. Real Alternative - Gives you the Real codecs without the junk. Picasa3 - Excellent photo organizing and tweaking program. SpamBayes - Bayesian SPAM filter for Outlook that is highly effective. Web of Trust - An excellent add-on available for any web browser that alerts you of bad websites, it even has parental controls. Izarc Zip - Archive utility that supports the most common compression formats. Windows Sysinternals - A list of great freeware for optimizing and troubleshooting. UltimateBootCD - Excellent diagnostic boot cd. X-Setup - The last freeware version of X-Setup, works just as good, for XP and older only. DVD Shrink - Excellent program to backup or copy all of your DVDs. K-Lite Codec Pack - Great codec pack to allow you to view any type of video file. Revo Uninstaller - Great tool that helps remove the leftover junk after an uninstall. Foxit Reader - Open .pdf files without all of the bloat of Adobe Acrobat Reader. Skype - Great program for video conferencing and chatting. Glary Utilities - Excellent free "fix-it" utility for Windows, make sure to download the slim build. Simple Adblock - Great ad blocking program for Intrernet Explorer. Puran Defrag - Excellent defrag utility that allows for scheduling and boot-time defrag. VLC Media Player - This will play any type of media including DVD's. DVD Flick - An excellent DVD authorizing program. |
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Excellent Websites & Resources
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DSLnuts - A GREAT website specializing in internet connection optimization with loads of other great information. Tweaks.com - A Windows XP resource with many tweaks. Labmice - An excellent in depth Windows 2000/XP resource. Speedguide - Excellent broadband resource which also has a great forum. Spyware Warrior - Spyware information and database, including recommended programs and programs to avoid. Viruslist - The most extensive virus and malware information and database. Majorgeeks - Excellent freeware and shareware download site. Wilders.org - Huge database of internet security information. Microsoft Knowledgebase - Search for the solution to your Windows problem here. BIOS Optimization Guide 9.9 - Ever wonder what all the BIOS settings do? Here is the most comprehensive resource. NewEgg - The best place to order all of your computer hardware. Neowin - Great source for information about Windows. AMD Zone - All you need to know about AMD processors. AV-Comparatives - Excellent site that tests antivirus programs properly and thoroughly. MDGx MAX Speeed - One of largest tweaking databases for Windows that exists. ExtremeTech - Excellent resource on hardware and software reviews. Guru3d - Looking to tweak your video card for maximum gaming? Then this is the place for you. Windows STOP Errors - Getting a BSOD? Look here for your solution. DD-WRT - The best custom firmware for your router. Task List Programs - Look here to find out what program that is starting with your computer. |
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Online Virus & Security Scans
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Here are a few FREE online virus and security scans, tools to help you stay safe. Kaspersky Online Virus Scan - The best online free virus scan, it will only alert you to the possible infections, not remove them. BitDefender Online Scan - Another excellent scan that will remove any infection it detects. ESET Online Scanner - Another excellent free scanner that will remove all that it finds. F-Secure Online Scanner - Scans for trojans, spyware and other malware. Microsoft Protection Scan - Scans your pc for malware and other security issues and fixes them. Secunia - Vulnerability and security advisories. VirSCAN - Submit a single file for analysis from multiple different anti-malware programs within minutes. |
