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Vista Service Pack 1 Is Out

On March 18th, Microsoft finally released Windows Vista SP1. It took a year to become official, and this is the milestone a lot of corporate users wait for to start migrating their businesses to a new operating system. The question is, does this service pack make up for the shortcomings of the most hated Windows […]
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Tips For Hiring A Computer Technician

We at Charleston Tech Support have been been getting some prank calls from a local number recently. This evening I got curious and decided to do a reverse phone lookup of the number after receiving two in a row. The number in question was listed as private, but showed it originated from the telecommunications company […]
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Happy Holidays!

Amy & I would like to wish all of our business partners, clients, & students a sincerely happy and healthy holiday season. We hope 2008 brings everyone a prosperous and productive year, and we can’t wait to be a part of your continued success. We would also like to thank you for making 2007 a […]
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SmitFraud – What is it?

It seems that the most popular malicious computer infections I run across lately here in the Low Country comes in the form of spyware that has been classified as “SmitFraud”. SmitFraud has many variants – it seems like a new variant has been popping up every couple of weeks lately and it makes preventing infections […]
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Mac OS X Leopard Review

This past weekend I received my copy of the new Macintosh Operating System, code named “Leopard”, A.K.A. Mac OS X version 10.5. The new Operating System (OS for short) boasts over 300 new features, which you can read about in detail on Apple’s website (while you’re there, check out the guided tour if you have […]
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Getting Ready For The iPhone?

Some of you out there are planning on getting an iPhone (especially my Mac-addicted customers), and there are a few things you should know before you make this important decision. 1 – Apple & AT&T are trying to make this as painless as possible for you to get set up with a new iPhone. Apple […]
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New Site Design

Charlestontechsupport.com has undergone some site changes! If you find anything that is not working, please use the form below to let us know: Thank you for your help. Joe UPDATE: Thanks to everyone who pointed out the issues with permalinks in the news archives!
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The Benefit of Bad Tech Support

The situation is getting worse every day. People call their computer’s manufacturer to speak with someone about a problem with their computer and instead of finding relief they find rage. The days of calling for tech support from most major computer vendors and getting actual human help are drifting quickly behind us as customers dial […]
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6 Steps To A Safer Windows PC

The average PC owner uses their computer for many things – from browsing the internet & using email to editing photos & playing games. The last thing most people want to think about is security. Unfortunately, Windows happens to be a major target for virus-writers and evil marketers who will fill your computer with spyware, […]
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