Computing Solutions KC excels in data recovery for businesses

At Custom Computing Solutions we understand the value of a computer to a business.  Computers are marvelous machines and they allow us to quickly perform tasks in a fraction of the time the same task took us 20 years ago.  While there are a wide array of games to play, and funny websites to visit, the value of a computer is in its business use.  Businesses have grown to rely on their computing infrastructure because of the agility it provides in servicing customers.  I think we all understand that losing a computer can be annoying and sometimes costly to fix, but the REAL cost of broken computers in small businesses is the inability to access the data stored on those computers.  When you have a broken computer, it is important that you seek the help of a qualified computer technician to repair the machine so you don't suffer the mostly costly situation of all - a loss of valuable data.  At Custom Computing Solutions we put the preservation of valuable data at the top of our list of priorities when we repair your computers.  Whether we are upgrading individual hardware components, or completely wiping the hard drive to start off with a brand new installation of Windows, we will make sure we retrieve your valuable data for you first.  We want the repair process to be as seamless as possible for you, so when you get your computer back from us, all your files are exactly where you left them!

In addition to recovering and preserving your data during routine repairs, we can also recover files you have deleted or lost! When you've deleted files that you later find that you need, you can bring your computer to our data recovery lab to be recovered. If you need data recovered from your hard drive, it is extremely important you stop using your computer as soon as you are aware you need files professionally recovered. Continuing to use your computer after a data loss event minimizes our chances of a successful recovery, and we all know that the DATA is the most valuable part of the computer!!

Joe Doran

Custom Computing Solutions, LLC.

Computer Data Recovery and Preservation in Kansas City
816-427-1117

8 Must Have Upgrades for 2011

The new year is here, and now is a great time to start performing some computer upgrades to get you through the year.

1. A custom built computer
The number one upgrade for personal and business computing in 2011 is a new desktop, laptop, or workstation. My favorite option for getting a shiny new computer is to have one custom built to fit my needs. Doing this will minimize your costs, maximize your performance, protect your investment, and put a huge smile on your face. With all the new software coming out a new computer will provide the biggest bang for your buck.

2. RAM
RAM upgrades are one of the easiest and least expensive ways to increase your computers longevity and performance. With more RAM available to your software, your computer won’t struggle as much to find the data it needs to run. Additionally, newer RAM is faster, providing part two of a two fold performance increase.

3. CPU
A CPU Upgrade will increase your computer’s ability to process the instructions being given to it by the software you are running by processing more instructions per second. This translates to a more responsive system, and faster software operation.

4. Hard Drive

A hard drive upgrade can help you in two different ways. The first metric seen in hard drives, is the amount of storage they can provide. A typical hard drive storage range is anywhere from 80 Gigabytes all the way up to 2 Terabytes (2,000 Gigabytes). There are hard drives larger than this, and smaller than this, but they are far less common. A hard drive with more storage space means you can store more data, pictures, movies, music, accounting data, and other files.

The second metric seen in hard drives is spindle speed. Typical spindle speeds in hard drives range from as low as 4,200 rpm all the way up to 15,000 rpm. The faster the spindle moves, the faster it can locate data, and the more responsive your system will be, especially under heavy use.

In 2011 we may see a large move toward flash drives, that don’t even have moving parts, which of course means they will be FAST!

5. Video Card
A video card upgrade provides your computer with the ability to render high graphics with ease. Offloading graphic processing to your video card conserves main CPU resources and provides with a richer video and graphics experience.

6. Monitor

A monitor upgrade will provide you with a richer experience. With a crisp display, a smaller desktop footprint, and increased energy efficiency, a new monitor will not only provide you with an awesome display, but it will save you room while saving you money!  

7. Blu Ray Drive
Full High-Def Movies, need I say more?

8. Windows 7
Upgrading to Windows 7 provides a more thorough and enjoyable computing experience. It is feature rich, extremely customizable and absolutely smokes Windows XP on new hardware. If you are building or buying a new computer, Windows 7 is an absolute must. So there you have, 8 easy ways to improve your computing experience in 2011. As always, Custom Computing Solutions is here to help if you need help or have questions.