Is your PC running slow? It needs your help sometimes. With routine preventive maintenance you can keep your machine running clean. Here are step-by-step instructions for a few things you can do yourself.

• Defragment
• Shutdown PC
• Get rid of temporary Internet files
• Cookies?
• Empty Recycle Bin

One important step that will make your PC run faster is defragmenting your hard drive. And don't forget to shut your PC down every once in awhile. It will clean itself during the shutdown. if you are still running

slow, it may be caused by spy wares, viruses, full hard drive, or limited RAM.

Does Accutech makes house calls?

Yes, We make house calls at a rate of $125.00 for the first two hours.

Is there a charge for additional hours?

Yes, should we need more time to solve the problem, you will be billed in half hour increment at the rate of $85.00 per hr.

Why does Microsoft requires activation?

Click here for information on Microsoft activation procedure and faq's

How can I prevent my kids from visiting certain web sites?

we have tested several software that gives you the option of blocking certain sites, restrict programs and give kids specific time use on the computer. call us for a list of recommended software. (516) 285-1180

What is spy ware

Any software that covertly gathers user information through the user's Internet connection without his or her knowledge, usually for advertising purposes. Spyware applications are typically bundled as a hidden component of freeware or shareware programs that can be downloaded from the Internet; however, it should be noted that the majority of shareware and freeware applications do not come with spyware. Once installed, the spyware monitors user activity on the Internet and transmits that information in the background to someone else. Spyware can also gather information about e-mail addresses and even passwords and credit card numbers.

Spyware is similar to a Trojan horse in that users unwittingly install the product when they install something else. A common way to become a victim of spyware is to download certain peer-to-peer file swapping products that are available today.

Can spyware slow down my computer?

Yes, since spyware companied uses multiples software running in the backgrond, they lock your computer's RAM and makes it slow