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Nearly every family has that one tech savvy member. It might be an uncle, aunt, son, or sister. They\u2019re the one that everybody in the family goes to first when something goes wrong with their computer or mobile device.<\/p>\n
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But is that really the best option (for you or for them)?<\/span><\/p>\n Today\u2019s technology is more advanced than ever, and the range of different types of computing devices has vastly grown over the last 15 years. Which makes diagnosing and fixing a technology issue much more complex.<\/span><\/p>\n When a well-meaning computer fix from friends and family goes wrong, who pays the price? You do.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n And\u2026 unbeknownst to you, that friend or family member could be all smiles in person, but may be asking for advice on how to stop being called for everyone\u2019s computer issues. (<\/span>like this guy<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n At <\/span>abcd TECH<\/span><\/a>, we\u2019ve often come to the rescue after a repair gone wrong by a well-meaning family member trying to help. Many times, frustration (and awkward family holidays) could\u2019ve been avoided by having that computer, smartphone, or tablet fixed right the first time\u2026 by a professional.<\/span><\/p>\n Professional computer repair and support shops also keep up to date on all the newest viruses and malware, which can infiltrate systems and wreak havoc.<\/span><\/p>\n Did you know? 8 million households have had spyware detected in the past 6 months, according to a <\/span>Microsoft Security Intelligence Report<\/span><\/a>. A million households have lost money or compromised their accounts from phishing scams.<\/span><\/p>\n When it comes to common computer issues, many are caused by viruses, spyware, and malware getting into a device from a disguised email attachment or website link. You may not even realize a virus is the cause of your problems. And once it\u2019s inside one family member\u2019s computer, it can spread to others using your wireless network.<\/span><\/p>\n Here are a few other eye-opening facts:<\/span><\/p>\n Many hackers and cyber criminals who send that malware out are professionals, and it takes professionals to keep up with the scripts they\u2019re using, find them, and erase them.<\/span><\/p>\n Why do people ask a family member for computer help instead of going to a professional? For some it\u2019s because they think their problem might be \u201ctoo small\u201d for an IT service to help with. Another reason is the price. They choose free non-professional help over a pro repair.<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s address those two things first, then we\u2019ll go into the 5 reasons you need professional IT support instead of the \u201cfamily discount.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\nSpyware and Virus Threats for Home Computers<\/b><\/h2>\n
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5 Convincing Reasons You Need Professional Tech Repair and Support<\/b><\/h2>\n