Computer Repair Service Provider Sheds Light On Common Computer Myths

Minneapolis, MN based Twin Cities PC Repair is raising awareness regarding common computer myths in an attempt to help members of their community separate computer fact from fiction. Specializing in computer repair services, the company relies on their broad expertise and years of experience in the industry to help customers regain full use of their devices.

“You will likely have heard that prevention is better than a cure when it comes to illnesses,” says company representative Patrick Jensen, “and this is true for computers as well. Due to this, we strive to enable our customers to make informed decisions while they use their computers or, indeed, any device.” As part of this information campaign, Jensen says that customers should also know when the ‘facts’ they have heard, or perhaps even grown up believing, are not necessarily true. “There are also cases where the true problem is a lack of context,” he continues. “We try to fill in the gaps wherever possible, because having an incomplete picture can lead people to either panic about their computers unnecessarily—or fail to give an issue the proper attention it requires.”

As an example of this effect, Jensen states that one of the most common misconceptions people have about computers is that their device gets slow because it has viruses. “While this was true back when computer usage was in its infancy, it’s not really the case today. Modern variations of malware are far more likely to be profit-driven—and it is difficult to do that with a computer that isn’t running as it is supposed to. It’s possible that your computer is infected, yes, and there is no harm in running a virus scan just to see if that helps. However, malware creators currently prefer to make their programs as invisible and undetectable as possible in order to ensure they remain unnoticed by both the computer’s antivirus software and the user themselves. They have other, more dangerous objectives, but you probably won’t be able to notice their presence based on how well your computer functions.”

Reality is often far more straightforward, says Jensen. “You may simply have too many programs installed and running simultaneously on your computer. Everything from active programs to browser plugins and add-ons can take up valuable CPU real estate, so to speak, and hog your computer’s resources for pointless tasks. Similarly, you may also not have enough free RAM for the tasks you’re trying to do, have low disk space, or your computer may be in need of repair at the hardware level. In this case, you’d want to take it in to the shop for laptop repair.” He adds that all devices also get slower and more inefficient with age. While a few measures can be taken to extend a computer’s lifespan, it will eventually become necessary to replace the device entirely.

On the other hand, some users also have the erroneous belief that they do not need to invest in antivirus software. “Let’s get this clear,” says Jensen. “It is absolutely vital that you have an antivirus solution installed on your computer.” He clarifies that users tend to believe they are safe from viruses because they do not take any risky actions that would open them up to viruses. However, this is not the case, as malware distributors are always looking for new ways to infiltrate and infect computer systems.

He adds, “While infecting a computer with antivirus software installed isn’t impossible, it’s much more difficult, and the vast majority of virus programs will be deflected. However, there’s nothing protecting a computer without an antivirus solution, so anything and everything can easily get in.” Furthermore, he notes, even careful users will make mistakes or have to navigate to websites they are unfamiliar with eventually. He states, “There is no guarantee that avoiding risky behaviour online will help stop virus infections. However, if you do get in trouble, all is not necessarily lost. You can always take your computer to your nearest service provider and see if they can help.”

Those who wish to learn more about the company or their computer virus repair services may contact Patrick Jensen of Twin Cities PC Repair. The company can also be reached through their social media platforms, where they regularly share updates and communicate with their followers.