Capabilities
Desktop/Laptop Setup and Repair
Includes hardware and software troubleshooting, setup, and repair. Cracked laptop screens and intermittent laptop power/charging failures (bad DC power jack) can be repaired in most cases.
Networking
New installations limited to home service and *some business locations. (*check with your leasee first as they may already have a service contract for networking). Troubleshooting, setup, and repair available for copper installations. Fiber Optic capabilities not yet available.
Linux Support
Various services available for home Linux users including but not limited to installations, setup, and troubleshooting.
Rates & Quotes
PC/Laptop Tune Up (in-shop) || $100
Includes: Malware (Spyware/Virus) Removal, Software Patching/Updates, Startup Optimization
Backup (single service, in-shop) || $50
Includes: Recovery Media Disc (built from current unmodified snapshot of your machine.
Backup (automatic recurring, on-site) || $250
Includes: Acronis True Image Home 2010 and 1TB External Harddrive
Home Network Setup (wired and wifi, on-site) || Call to discuss specific needs
Includes (if needed): Wired or Wireless Router, Wired or Wireless Adapters, Cable/DSL Modem, Ethernet Cabling, etc.
Quotes:
Contact by Phone: 843-352-4111 or by email: TechSupport@OxideSolutions.Net
Downloads (*Recommended)
Anti-Malware (Anti-Virus and/or Anti-Spyware):
*Microsoft Security Essentials
Anti-Virus and Anti-Spyware. Free version available. Real time protection. Replaces Windows Defender. ("Your PC must run genuine Windows to install Microsoft Security Essentials.")
Anti-Virus. Free version available. Other versions include other features such as Rootkit Protection and a Firewall.
Anti-Spyware. Free version available. *Does not automatically have scheduled scans and updates set up, must set up manually; does not perform real time scanning* Good tool-kit for the advanced user but not recommended for the novice.Recommeded to download only from safer-networking mirrors.
AntiRootKit:
Free version available. *Requires registration to download from Sophos site*
Misc:
Free. Alternative to the Microsoft Office suite. Contains tools similar to Word (Writer), Excel (Calc), Powerpoint (Impress), Visio (Draw), and Access (Base).
Free. Lightweight tool that can create and burn ISO images. Integrates into Explorer Shell. DVD support only available for Vista.
Free version available. Lightweight tool that "enables you to emulate up to 4 CD/DVD virtual drives [ISO images too] on your PC.". Works great in conjunction with ISO Recorder. Search for "Daemon Tools Lite" onhttp://download.cnet.com/ to find the latest version. Other versions available that provide much greater functionality. More information here.
Free version available. Robust FTP client that contains "features like SFTP (SSH), SSL, TLS, IDN, browser integration, site to site transfers, FTP transfer resume, drag and drop support, file viewing & editing, firewall support, custom commands, FTP URL parsing, command line transfers, filters, and much, much more!"
Paid versions and free trial versions only. Great software for performing scheduled backups, creating disk images, centralized management of backups/images, and much more. Currently ranges from approximately $49.99 to $79.99 and up depending on the level of functionality desired. Their basic home version, Acronis True Image Home 2010, is currently $49.99 per license. Their next step up, Acronis Backup and Security 2010, provides three licenses and a few more features for $69.99 at this time.
Free. For the aspiring developer - this tool kit provides functionality to build applications for the Web, Windows, Phones, and Databases. Visit the site for more detail.