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Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Whether you’re headed to the beach this weekend, spending time with loved ones, or soaking up the rays here in New York City, I would like to wish you a safe and pleasant Memorial Day. As the nation pauses this extended weekend to honor those who have fallen in service to our country as well…
Happy Labor Day from LaptopMD+
On September 5th 1882, several hundred New Yorkers gathered in Union Square for a parade to celebrate the strength and might of labor unions and further embolden their campaign against horrendous working conditions. Over 100 years later, we continue to commemorate Labor Day not only as a day of championing workers rights but as a…
New Faces, Same Great Service
Things are changing fast here at LaptopMD+! First we had the office renovated and redesigned, then the website redesign, and now new employees. That’s right, we’ve hired two new people to make your LaptopMD+ experience better than ever. First we have Steve, our new technician and floor manager. He’s just as handy with a customer…
Laptop MD joins forces with Data Recovery Clinic!
We are excited to announce that Laptop MD now has joined forces with Data Recovery Clinic. Steven, the lead technician at Data Recovery Clinic, has been providing emergency data recovery from hard drives and raids of all configurations for over 23 years. DRC, established in 1989, attributes their high success rate due to their cutting…
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iPhones, Apple, and the Right To Repair Bill
Apple makes some pretty great phones. We should know, we get to see how many people walk in with broken iPhone screens all the time, and so many people wouldn’t have iPhones unless they were a great phone. However, it’s hard to not be frustrated at how anti-consumer some of their moves have been in…
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Spectre and Meltdown: Processing Problems
You may have heard recently that many of Intel’s Central Processing Units (CPUs) have a design flaw that could allow malicious attackers to steal private information. Passwords, emails, etc. could be stolen because of “kernel memory areas” in the CPUs. However, even though the focus is on Intel’s screw-up, it’s believed that CPUs sold by other…
Trade in your old iPhone for credit toward your new one!
If you’re looking forward to snagging one of the new iPhones (whether that be the iPhone 8, 8 Plus, or X) and have an older version, you can trade that in for some credit toward your new phone with most cell providers (or other places like Amazon and Best Buy) will just buy the phone…
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Apple and Samsung are competitors… Right?
Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy series are probably the most popular phones on the market, in a general sense. I mean it’s really the iPhone by some margin, then the Galaxy is leading the pack left behind Apple’s top seller. However, while Samsung probably wishes they were leading the market, or at least at a…
CBS’s Showtime and The Pirate Bay get Caught Mining Cryptocurrency… on their Consumers’ Computers
Online advertising has become a really tricky game to get into. Monetizing a popular website that generates a lot of online traffic used to be much, much easier than it is now. The simple answer used to be advertising, but nowadays you would need to generate OVER A MILLION pageviews in a month just to…
The Future of Virtual Reality
At one point not that long ago, the concept of virtual reality was just something that seemed cool, but not in the immediate future. Well time has passed and we have arrived where virtual reality is not only possible, but is becoming increasingly popular in the technological mainstream. Virtual reality, or VR, has been around…
Speed Up & Clean Up Special
Through July 15th, we are offering our Speed Up & Clean Up special – which means replacing your HDD with an SSD. If you either haven’t read the post comparing HDDs to SSDs or want to refresh your memory on what an SSD Upgrade is, feel free to click here! Abridged version: SSDs will make your computer…
Digital Currency and Bitcoin
One of the newer trends in the technology world that has caught everyone’s eye is digital currency. Digital currency, or “the currency of the Internet”, is a new way for people to make transactions without having to go through a central authority such as a bank. Digital currency has become very popular for a number of…
New Year And New Deal
2016 was a great year for us. We at LaptopMD hope this year will be even better, and we are going to help you get your new year off to a great start as well! So how about we start off 2017 with a special deal? When you bring your laptop or PC in for…
How To Take Good Care Of Your Laptop
Laptops are often expensive and nobody wants to go spend an arm and a leg to buy a new one. Why would you buy a new laptop every year or two when they can cost upwards of $1,000? Your best bet is to keep your current laptop working as long as possible, so here are…
5 Signs Your Computer Got a Virus
Many viruses inflict the most harm before people even notice them. It’s vital to learn the signs of infection so you can take immediate action. We want to warn you about 5 common signs of infection: #1 Annoying pop-up advertisement If pop-up advertisements appear when you aren’t browsing the Web, a virus is probably creating them. Some malware…
Guideline If You Spill Liquid On A Laptop
At LaptopMD, it is very common to see consumers who have lost their data or entire machine at all when liquid was spilt on their computers or laptops.. Unfortunately it can happen to anyone. Laptop spills are frightening because they can end up killing the unit if you do not tend to them immediately. The…
The Doctor is in the House. On-Site Service.
We understand that you are busy and we value your time. That is why LaptopMD comes to you! Whether you are a business or an individual, when LaptopMD makes house calls, you can rest assured that you’re getting experience and integrity from certified technicians capable of performing any type of repair job. Whether you need…
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LaptopMD Internship Initiative
Along with providing excellent device service, Arthur Zilberman and LaptopMD are dedicated to providing service to the community in whatever way we can. Robin Rodriguez of the Bronx recently worked with us as a LaptopMD Jr. Doctor, an internship initiative we launched. After receiving a heartfelt e-mail from Yasmin Castro, a teacher at Bronx Compass…
Apple’s Below-cost Repairs Attack Small Computer Repair Shops
Why is Apple now providing repair service at or below cost? Formerly, consumers needing a laptop repair would have to wait two weeks and pay $360+ for a hard drive replacement. In September, a customer replaced a hard drive for $180, including parts and labor, with same-day service. (more…)
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When Technology Fails
I always say, usually jokingly, that technology is great right up until the point when it isn’t. We, along with millions of others had the joy of experiencing this first hand two weeks ago on the 22nd of December when Skype experienced a series of prolonged down-times. We have been using Skype in the office…
TIME OUT New York Review
Time Out New York Features LaptopMD When your PC or Mac laptop breaks down, who should you call? According to a recent article in Time Out New York, LaptopMD at (212) 920 4833 is the number you’ll want to dial. Best At-Your-Door “Tech Repair” In a recent article on services New Yorkers can have delivered…