Bytewise Computer Associates

read moreFrank Increases your PC's performance by expanding memory if necessary and replacing hard drives with faster solid-state drives. Frank installs the appropriate version of Microsoft Windows to meet your needs and support the applications programs you use. Frank sanitizes your PC of malware and viruses, as well as recommends security protection software to prevent future infections. Frank provides personal, friendly assistance immediately to resolve any computer crisis: recovering data, resusitating hardware, reinstalling software.

read moreHaving worked with PCs since the advent of DOS, Frank Brandon has experience with every version of Microsoft Windows from Windows 95, through Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 & 8.1 and Windows 10. Frank enjoys helping people and being of service to them. He explains what he's doing in a friendly manner-he will walk through all the steps needed for the repair, and afterwards demonstrate that the problems are fixed. He wants to ensure that all of his clients understand and can operate on their own after he performs work on their computer systems.

read moreFrank's clients typically consult him on what kind of hardware or computer to buy given the maze of choices. When you tell Frank what you will be using your computer for, he will match what you describe to what is most cost-effective. Frank is also one of the rare hardware techs who can open up laptops to repair them, or upgrade their RAM without breaking any of the delicate parts! RAM memory continues to fall in price, so often it's a good investment to upgrade the quantity of RAM in your computer if it has the bare minimum amount because the system will run noticeably faster.

read moreFrank was an early adopter of smart phones, showing off his ability to play feature-length movies to his friend Andy way back in 2008. Andy describes him as a "power user" of smart phones. Frank will empower you to get your smart phone working for you, rather than the other way around!

read moreFrank has a number of software tools available to him to detect and remove viruses and malware. He also has programs he recommends that you can install on your computer system to prevent virus infections and malware attacks. Because over the years we've experienced an ever-increasing escalation in the sophistication and creativity of people who create computer viruses and malware, there can be no perfect, one-time solution. Besides using common sense, and practicing basic "hygiene", keeping virus and malware prevention software up-to-date is a good idea.

read moreComputer viruses are malicious software programs that are one type of malware infecting computers attached to the Internet. Other types of malware include: worms, ransomware, spyware, adware, trojan horses, etc. Whether it's running a simple scan and removal, to a complete extraction of all your data and files to a backup, wiping your hard disk clean and reinstalling the operating system, all of your programs and your data, Frank will return to you a clean machine! Often PC computer users are provided virus detection and removal software at no additional cost as part of their Internet provider service.

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read morePC Malware and Viruses are a reality in the PC world where computers are regularly corrupted and hi-jacked with trojan horses and ransomware. ByteWise / PC 911 offers both Virus and Malware Removal as well as Virus and Malware Prevention software. Frank stays current with an updated subscription to Virus Removal software and has built a reputation for solid PC Security advice for malware and virus prevention.