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Whether in businesses or homes… for any computer issue, including hardware, software, peripherals, networks and training … for repairing broken systems or adding valuable new capabilities - TCS has the expertise to do the job right, at your location, and at a price you will appreciate.

The Computer Shrinks will help you with:

  • Computer Repair
  • Network Repair
  • Hard Drive
  • Hardware
  • Software
  • Networks
  • Virus protection
  • Spam protection
  • Pop-up protection
  • Data recovery
  • Data restoration
  • Data backup

Why use The Computer Shrinks? Three major reasons:

  • Our Associates are experienced and consequently competent, with solid professional IT backgrounds.
  • We communicate in plain English and break down the mysteries of computing – no Geekspeak allowed!
  • Your cost will be comparatively low, since we do not have franchise fees or quota-based selling agreements with other vendors to inflate prices. We charge $76/hr for home clients and $96/hr for business clients, with no travel charges.

Contact Information

Phone: 978-475-0409
Toll Free: 888-816-8899
From NH: 603-685-3339

E-mail: info@TheComputerShrinks.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1242, Andover MA 01810

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Out with the Old (Computer):
by Jim Beaucaire





How to Do It Safely

Did you get a new computer for the holidays? Wondering what to do with your old one?

Since computers often hold personal and financial information, the most important thing you can do is ensure that its hard drive doesn't become a treasure chest for identity thieves. For starters, you should understand how your hard drive works. When you save a file, especially a large one, it is scattered around the hard drive in bits and pieces. When you open a file, the hard drive gathers the bits and pieces and reconstructs them. And when you delete a file, the links to reconstruct the file disappear.

But the bits and pieces of the deleted file stay on your computer until they're overwritten, and they can be retrieved with a data recovery program. To remove data from a hard drive permanently, the hard drive on your old computer needs to be wiped clean.


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Typically there are several (free) phone discussions prior to setting an on-site visit. We have found that having a better understanding of your objectives, problems, and your existing configuration results in better service, realistic expectations, and a lower bill. Plus, if we can’t do the job properly, we’ll let you know before showing up. So give us a call!

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