Does Your Business Have Reliable Computers and Network Solutions?August 7, 2018 By OMA CompDigital technologies are impacting every type of business. Computers and networks are the undisputed backbone for product and service companies, though they can become quickly outdated and even dysfunctional. In this post, we will explore how reliable computing and network solutions can help your business thrive in the digital age.Internal and External CommunicationHigh performing businesses rely on instant communication to relay critical information and process jobs. Slow order processing can drive customers to explore competitive options and leads to downtime within your organization. It is our pleasure to evaluate and operationalize existing systems to get your company back on track when things break down.Customer PerceptionB2B and B2C environments demand fast networks. When customers interact with a business, they often consider how well prepared they are to do the job at hand. Although front office machines may not reflect the quality of work provided, it can be difficult to trust a company to do the best job with old, outdated computers.Energy ConsumptionOutdated machines require large amounts of energy to run, sometimes ten to twenty times that of modern systems. Modern machines use less energy while in operation and can be adjusted to make environmentally conscious decisions. Faster processing time and reduced power consumption yield tremendous margin opportunities.How OMA Comp HelpsWe understand the challenges associated with upgrading increasingly complex computer systems. Our expert’s specialized knowledge and experience help you prioritize purchase decisions to harness the potential of modern computing. Your company deserves the best when making technology investments. Contact OMA Comp to learn more.
Study Demonstrates Computer Problems Interfere with Work EfficiencyMarch 24, 2016 By OMA CompNew study shows that employees waste 22 minutes daily related to computer and IT issues which adds up to two work weeks each year. Contact OMA Comp for your business computers IT check-up. We can help reduce this squandered time to increase office productivity and decrease frustration.
Let Us Be Your HostFebruary 10, 2016 By OMA CompManaged Hosting is critical for your website’s power and performance. OMA Comp offers maintenance packages depending on your needs which can include upgrades, compatibility, and security, increasing speed, reliability, and reducing your risk of intrusion or hack.Learn more about OMA Comp hosting.Contact OMA Comp for a quote.
Is My Laptop Worth Fixing Or Should I Purchase A New One?October 4, 2015 By EditorBefore you take action in making a decision, it is best to first get your laptop diagnosed to identify the problem. Depending on the problem and how difficult it is to fix (time involved), this may be an easy decision to make. If the cost of a new laptop is not much more than the repair and offers important new features, you may want to go with a new purchase. On the other hand, if the fix is relatively easy and cost effective, it may be prudent to repair your current computer.How much mileage should I expect from my computer?Unfortunately, there is not an exact science to when a laptop needs replacing as it depends on variables such as: quality, age, usage and function. If your laptop is 5 years or older, it is usually not worth fixing. Three or four year old laptops are in the gray zone. Generally, most laptops under two years are worth repairing.Don’t let this decision cause you anxiety. Contact OMA Comp at 248-616-3057. We can assess your laptop and provide you our professional recommendation and offer the best solution and choices to your laptop woes so you can make an informed decision. WHAT IS YOUR QUESTIONOne of our experts will choose a question and post the answer in our November newsletter.
Low Cost and High Return on Your InvestmentJune 4, 2015 By EditorA computer back up introduces another level of security in a simple, affordable way to help protect your business information, personal data and pictures so that it will more easily be restored if you have a computer, tablet, or Smartphone system virus or crash.Contact OMA Comp at 248-616-3057 to analyze the best back up support for your needs.
Detroit’s Rising Tech SceneSeptember 3, 2012 By SebastianFor years, Detroit’s IT presence was driven by the auto industry. Within the last five years, though, the tech scene has moved well beyond the Big Three due in large part to an explosive growth in mobile and cloud technologies. When I came to the city six years ago, Detroit’s tech scene was insignificant compared to what it has become now. Today downtown is thriving with young, passionate developers who want to be a part of the revitalization of Detroit through IT. Over the last few years thousands of new tech jobs have been created or have moved into the city.Whether it’s creating a better user experience or revolutionizing the media industry, these Detroiters are busy building a community of technology-based startups that is helping solve the city’s larger economic problems, bringing economic diversity to the city and turning Detroit into a tech hub.Over the past two years, this revolution has been driven by the start of Compuware Ventures, Detroit Venture Partners, and Detroit Labs. Other companies such as Galaxe Solutions, Quicken Loans, and Atomic Object have recently moved downtown further energizing the city’s tech community.Read full article…
The Internet a Decade LaterAugust 31, 2012 By SebastianThe animated infographic below.Created by bestedsites.com, shows just how far technology has come in the past decade.
Caring For Your ComputerAugust 3, 2012 By EditorHere are some ways you can care for your computer:i. Do not drop or bump your computer.-The case although strong may not support extra support on it.ii. Always carry it in a carrying case while traveling.iii. Magnetic fields can destroy data on your hard drive or diskettes so keep your computer and any kind of diskettes away from magnetic field.iv. The data on the hard drive could be lost if you turn off your computer while the light on the hard drive is still on.v. Keep your computer at a temperature that you are comfortable with or else the case may become very brittle or easy to break in cold conditions and can melt or wrap in warm conditions. Damages by extreme conditions are not repaired through warranty.vi. Any sort of liquid accident can be very expensive and would not be covered under your warranty so keep liquids away from your computer. Dust and dirt can clog the internal mechanisms so avoid dusty and dirty work places.vii. Keep your computer running at its best by setting up a regular maintenance schedule.Why is it important to back up a file?Backing up a file protects us from losing important information if the hard drive crashes or accidentally deletes files. This might be caused if the computer crashes or a virus infects the computer and start deleting files. Backing up files and removing them from your computer also provides space for new files. External hard drives or other high capacity backup devices can be used to do a complete hard drive back up.
How To Manage A Hard Drive SpaceOctober 30, 2011 By EditorWindows provides us with many utilities that helps us in managing our hard drives and keep it working in excellent running condition.How To Check Our Hard drive space?Open “My Computer” by double clicking on its icon showing on your screen.Then right click on the drive you want to check for free available space. Select “Properties” and the information will be available on your screen.How to use disk clean up?Using “Disk Cleanup”, you can free more available space on your hard disk by deleting unneeded files from your hard disk.Open “My Computer” by double clicking left mouse button.Select Hard Drive by right clicking on it. Select “Properties” and open its “General” tab.Then click on “Disk Cleanup” to open its dialog box.Read the description in the disk cleanup dialog box and select the files you want to delete by clicking on the check boxes besides them.Then click on “Ok” and then “Yes”.We can also open the “Disk Cleanup” program by :Click on “Start” to open it.Then select “All Programs”.After that select “Accessories”.Then “System Tools”.Then click on “Disk Cleanup” to start the program.How to scan our hard drive for errors?The “Scan Disk” utility is used to examine the surface errors, files or folder problems occuring on your computer. “Scan Disk” utility rectifies these problems and makes the computer work in perfect condition.If you use your computer frequently, then you should run “Scan Disk” once a week and if your an average user of your computer then once a month is good enough.you can also use scan disk if you encounter any hard drive problem.Open my computer by double clicking on it.Select your hard drive and open its properties.Click on the tools tab.Then click “Check Now”.Select the option to use and start.scan disk then checks for errors on your selected drive. This process may take some time.After finishing the test, “Scan Disk” provides a summary of the problems found. Following the on-screen instructions you can fix the problems that scan disk has found. Click close.How to “Defragment” a drive?Windows divides the file information into bits and stores them in different parts of your hard drives. This is known as “Fragmentation”. To use the file, Windows must search for the bits and put it back together. This process damages your hard drives performance level.The “Disk Defragmenter” utility retrieves the data and stores it at one place. This improves the level of performance of the computer.Note: It is important to know that while “Disk Deframenter” utility is running, do not use the mouse, the keyboard, infact any kind of network communication, or else it will stop the defragmention process and cause it to start over again.Following are the steps to defragment a drive.Open “My Computer”.Select the drive and open “Properties”.Open “Tools”.Click on “Defragment Now”.“Disk Defragmenter” will start automatically if you don’t click on “Start” or “Defragment”.The progress will be shown on screen. After finishing the task, “Disk Defragmenter” asks if you want to quit the program. Click on “Yes” if you do not wish to defragment another drive or click on “No” if you do wish to defragment another drive.