Lenharts Custom Computer and Repair Services

06/08/2016

This link is to create a business profile which I have been using for the past 2 years. Has been great in generating business for myself. The company takes customers request for services and routes them to people with in their area of coverage and allows up to 5 people to submit a quote to the prospective customer at a small fee based on request submitted by customer. I would recommend this company to help get your business moving. The price is based off credits. My computer business is usually 2 credits which is usually $3.33 to submit a quote. In average I usually profit from my work $75 on up so to spend $3.33 at this time is feasible. Go check them out through this link.

https://www.thumbtack.com/welcome?refer=MYMn9zBSsvrdYw

05/12/2016

This is the link to my Thumbtack profile for my business which contains reviews from past clients and other information.

Honest and integrity driven. I do free pickup and delivery. I usually can have a Customers computer back to them within 24 hours. I am also the only technician who will pick up, Work on and hand deliver their system back in a timely manner. The challenge of new technology, top rated customer service...

03/10/2016

How much RAM do I need?

To get the right amount of memory it really depends on what you are doing. It is safe to say that in general, the more the better.

When it comes to adding system memory, the general rule of thumb is the more, the better.

Most new computers ship with the minimum amount of memory necessary to make the OS application run. Research shows that, in most cases, doubling the amount of memory in your computer gives you a noticeable performance boost. This is especially true with today's newer office applications and graphics intensive games. In short, by adding more ram you will be able to run more programs at once and your system will be less likely to freeze up or act strangely. We've got tips for upgrading your memory if you've recently purchased Windows 7, click here for the Windows 7 Memory Requirements.

Money Saving Tip

If the memory upgrade you are looking at will fill all the slots in your system, get as much memory as you can. Once your slots are filled up, you'll have to remove one or more of the existing memory modules to make room for newer, larger ones. Don't forget, all memory orders qualify for FREE SHIPPING.

How Much Total Memory Do You Need?

You have already learned that more memory is better, but perhaps you are asking what's the minimum amount of memory you need? In general, most current operating systems run best with at least 1GB of RAM, and preferably 2GB or more. For each application you plan to run you need to calculate and add additional memory. We have created a handy chart for you below that should be helpful.

Here's what you do and the typical amount of memory needed.

Home & Family
Some word processing, some e-mail and internet use such as social networking sites 1GB – 3GB
Advanced Home User
Word processing, e-mail, some games, simple graphics programs, spreadsheets; typically two or more applications open at once
Note: Very few modern games will run well with less than 1GB 2GB – 4GB
Small Business / Advanced Multimedia & Games
Word processing, e-mail, Flash and internet based games, spreadsheets, business graphics programs; typically three or more applications open at once 2GB – 4GB
Heavy Graphics Design / Professional & Gamer
Advanced CAD and/or Adobe CS4 Suites, high end games such as MMOs, RPGS and FPS with multitasking and mulitple browsers open 4GB Minimum
Preferably 8GB and up

11/15/2015

Some good information from PC World about the Windows 10 upgrade process. I still would recommend reserving your chippy but waiting on updating till they get some of the bugs worked out as I have already repaired many computers that tried but got stuck in the infamous loop of death. Pursue at your own risk and beware.

How to upgrade to Windows 10: What you need to know
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Senior Editor, PCWorld
Jun 1, 2015 1:08 PM
Beginning July 29, Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 users will be able to download Windows 10. It’s a monumental shift for both Microsoft and its customers. But Microsoft has provided a wealth of information to ease the transition, and let you upgrade to Windows 10 as simply and easily as possible.

For consumers, the choice is a simple one: You’ll be upgraded to one of two versions of Windows 10: Windows 10 Home, or Windows 10 Professional. (This guide doesn't cover the upgrade process to Windows 10 Mobile for phones.) Microsoft has also released the official retail pricing for Windows 10, in case you're building a your own PC.

During the update process, plan to invest some time in prep work and at least an hour in the upgrade process itself. And be careful—some of your applications may be left behind.

Aside from one major component of some versions of Windows 7, however, the transition between the earlier versions of Microsoft’s operating system and the new Windows 10 that will officially be released on July 29 should be relatively painless. Basically, if you own a “Pro” version of Windows, you’ll migrate to the Professional version of Windows 10. Otherwise, expect to receive a copy of Windows 10 Home. (We have more about the individual Windows 10 editions here.)

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The upgrade path from Windows 7 and 8.1 to Windows 10.
Besides this story, a good reference is Microsoft’s Windows 10 FAQ itself, which explains, for example, what the Windows 10 reservation app is, how it works, whether you can update more than one Windows PC (yes) and whether you can cancel your reservation (also yes). Also, it offers one piece of important advice: You’re running a genuine, licensed copy of Windows—sorry, Microsoft won’t be upgrading pirates for free.

Windows 10 prep work
If there’s one thing you need to make sure of, though, it’s that your PC is up to date. Windows 7 users must be running Service Pack 1 to enable the update, and Windows 8 users must have upgraded to the latest version of Windows 8.1. You’ll also need to enable your Windows 10 reservation. Look for the tiny Windows icon down in the right corner of your taskbar, and click it to launch the Windows 10 reservation app. Our earlier story walks you through the quick reservation process.

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Here are the system requirements for Windows 10:

Processor: 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor or SoC
RAM: 1 gigabyte (GB) for a 32-bit version, or 2GB for 64-bit
Hard disk space: 16GB for a 32-bit OS; 20GB for 64-bit OS
Graphics card: DirectX 9 or later with WDDM 1.0 driver
Display: 1024x600
Microsoft also warns that even if your PC seemingly meets those specifications, it might not be upgraded. “Driver and firmware support, application compatibility, and feature support” could affect whether the Windows 10 upgrade takes place. Fortunately, there’s one way to be sure: use the “check my PC” function within the reservation app.

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Microsoft advises that the Windows 10 download will be about 3GB in size. Installation will take about 20 minutes for newer PCs, and possibly more than an hour for older ones. What the reservation process does is kick off background loading of some files before Windows 10 “unlocks” on July 29. (Some preordered PC games do the same thing.)

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Take advantage of cloud storage to save critical apps and files.
Be smart: Make sure all of your important files are backed up before beginning the upgrade process, either via OneDrive or a local external hard drive. By default, your files will remain on the hard drive. “Applications, files and settings will migrate as part of the upgrade, however some applications or settings may not migrate,” Microsoft says, somewhat cryptically.

And yes, it’s completely free, as long as you take advantage of the upgrade before July 29, 2016. Microsoft promises that upgrades will be free for the “supported lifespan” of the device; that’s the phrase that the company hasn’t really explained fully as yet.

What you’ll leave behind by migrating to Windows 10
The upgrade process will involve some sacrifices—but Microsoft is making an effort to make the transition as painless as possible.

Your beloved Minesweeper will be revamped for Windows 10.
For one thing, if you own the premium versions of Windows 7 — Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate—as well as Windows 8 Pro with Media Center or Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center... say goodbye to Media Center. Microsoft is going to install its own DVD-playing app into Windows 10 to replace it. Likewise, Windows 7 desktop gadgets will be uninstalled. And the Windows 7 versions of Solitaire, Minesweeper, and Hearts that came with Windows 7 will also vanish, to be replaced with new versions of those apps with Windows 10.

Microsoft also says that it may erase “some applications that came from your OEM.” That seems to imply that some of your PC’s bloatware—or prized utilities, depending on your view—could vanish.

Finally, Microsoft will uninstall, then reinstall, your antivirus application. If your subscription is out of date, however, only Microsoft’s own subpar antivirus app, Windows Defender, will be installed. (Microsoft tried this in 2013, then backed off.) Be sure and check this after upgrading.

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Windows Hello won’t recognize your face without a specialized depth camera.
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Keep in mind that older hardware simply won’t include some of the hardware conveniences being included inside new Windows 10 machines. For example, Windows Hello, which logs you into your PC by recognizing your face or your fingerprint, won’t work with a webcam—you’ll need a new depth camera (like a Kinect for Windows or Intel’s RealSense) to enable it, or a fingerprint reader. Speech recognition will work best with a high-fidelity microphone array, no surprise there. And there’s a whole host of nitty-gritty specifics that Microsoft has included for Windows 10 Professional, such as a requirements for BitLocker and Wi-Fi Direct Printing.

In general, however, it seems like your pre-Windows 10 checklist will be pretty short: Sign up for a “reservation” for Windows 10, back up critical files, and keep an eye on your antivirus subscription as the transition takes place. Chances are we’ll be upgrading at the same time, so you can rest assured that we’re all in it together.

Updated at 2:51 PM with Microsoft's Windows 10 retail pricing.

10/28/2015

Successfully completed dropping off business cards to Madison Area Technical College, Edgewood College, and Herzing college! Now onward to University of Wisconsin and Upper Iowa.

10/08/2015

Pretty good article to give you a little prediction to when your hard drive is failing.

Every one of us owns precious files like personal documents, photos, videos, or audio files, and we typically store them on hard drives. Few people realize that most electronic storage devices, including hard drives, have a rather limited lifetime when compared to the ancient ways of storing informa…

10/08/2015

Prayers for Kim to get well.

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10/07/2015

Very Interested information from a technical standpoint.

10/07/2015

Need Data Recovery Accomplished, check these guys out.

Gillware takes pride in our world-class team of data recovery experts. Our staff includes electrical/mechanical engineers, computer scientists, and software developers with diverse backgrounds and years of training and experience.
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10/07/2015

Looking for an Alternative to the Apple Store, Check these guys out for your Apple Needs and Wants!

Graphite is Madison’s local alternative for Apple® products and services. Make a service appointment - https://www.graphiteas.com/reservations/

10/03/2015

This week I am looking for anyone within a 75 mile radius of Madison Wisconsin who need computers assembled, software loaded and a service contract to maintain; Or someone who may want to build a sweet gaming system because their laptop is just not doing it for them! I build custom Personnel Computers (PC's), tailored to business and or gamer needs/wants. Maintenance contract would consist of physical internal clean outs of dust, system cooling checkups, and system image backups if operating system permits. If interested please contact me at 608-515-7692 to setup time for free consultation. Or email me your needs/wants to [email protected] . Thanks and look forward to hearing from you.