Messages from the Owner

Stop SOPA/PIPA!

by Roberta Piket on January 18, 2012

in Messages from the Owner

This is an important dangerous bill  in Congress that will curtail internet freedom. If you haven’t heard about it, it’s because television media (who will benefit from it) are blacking it out. Stop SOPA/PIPA! — Democracy for America. This web page mentions that GoDaddy is a big advocate for SOPA. Many groups are moving their [...]

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Managed Services – Why Wait for an Emergency?

by Roberta Piket on January 14, 2012

in Messages from the Owner

We are currently offering managed services plans to our business customers. We also offer scheduled quarterly checkups to our residential clients. In the near future we will be offering a managed service plan customized for residential users and sole proprietors. Essentially, a managed service plan allows us to remotely “watch over” your computer, make sure [...]

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Using Technology to Keep Productive and Organized – Part 2: Business Software Recommendations

by Roberta Piket on September 25, 2011

in Messages from the Owner,My Computer,Tech Thoughts and Tips

A few months ago I posted a list of PC software I use to keep my music life/business organized. In this post, I’ll discuss some of the software and online tools I use to keep the office here at New York Geek Girls Computer Services running smoothly. I’ve omitted the obvious ones that everyone knows [...]

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Craig’s List’s Dirty Little Secret: Who’s Policing the Flagging Police?

by Roberta Piket on February 16, 2011

in Messages from the Owner

Most of our new business now comes from referrals from current clients. It works out great for everyone. Our clients feel that they are helping their friends and colleagues (and supporting a small business they believe in) by recommending a reliable and trustworthy service company, and we benefit from getting a new client that already [...]

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Spokeo.com Creeps Me Out

by Roberta Piket on January 10, 2011

in Messages from the Owner,Tech Thoughts and Tips

It’s an aggregator that conveniently presents a scary amount of data in one place to anyone who searches for you. To remove yourself from this web site, search for your name and click on it when it comes up. Then click “privacy”, the teeny, teeny, tiny link at the bottom of the page. Enter the [...]

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Using Technology to Keep Productive and Organized

by Roberta Piket on October 2, 2010

in Messages from the Owner,My Computer

As many of my clients know, I have another life as a jazz pianist and composer. Recently I embarked on a huge project, recording a new CD called Sides, Colors. About half the CD consists of arrangements I wrote for strings, winds and rhythm section, eleven musicians in all. There were several recording dates, each [...]

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How to Find a Good Computer Tech

by Roberta Piket on December 9, 2008

in Messages from the Owner,Tech Thoughts and Tips

From my experience with the hundreds of clients we’ve served, I’ve come up with some tips about how to identify a good computer tech. I’d like to share them with the general public. A good tech likes to educate. While onsite, she will answer your questions patiently and in as much detail as you want. [...]

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