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Elix Computer Services - Keeping every system running, cutting-edge or obsolete
Elix Computer Services offers you...
- Modifications and upgrades to existing computers and servers
- Support for existing machines and Elix machines
- Troubleshooting
- Consulting to create special order computers and servers
- Custom networks for the home, office, and small business
Our Products include...
- Custom-built computers
- Purpose-built computers (gaming, video editing, media focused)
- Servers
Modifications
Our customers ask us to upgrade for many reasons. Some buy new software that requires more sophisticated components, while others would like to perform more complicated tasks but are limited by the abilities of their parts. Modifications include memory upgrades or additions, hard-drive upgrades or additions, motherboard (systemboard) upgrades, processor upgrades (depending on motherboard) and more!
Here are just three of the many reasons we modify and upgrade computers...
Slow Performance: With the power of today's latest games and high-performance rendering software, many computers are simply not powerful enough. We would suggest inspecting your graphics card, processor, and memory usage.
Internet: The things people use the internet for today far outnumber the things they used it for before. Consequently, more complicated scripts and features have emerged online that requre more powerful computers to process them. Even if you have the same internet connection as someone else, pages might load more slowly because of your outdated system components.
New Look:
Many computers, even if they are brand new, do not live up to what they can truly do. Lighted fans, see-through cases and interior lighting make your computer look more special.
If the problems you are having match the descriptions under one or more of the following items, we suggest upgrading...
Memory:
Is your computer running too slow for the applications you need to run? Can you only have a certain number of programs open at once before your computer freezes? These problems and similar ones can be solved by the simple addition of memory to your computer.
Graphics Card:
When you run high-feature games and video rendering sofware, does the computer stall or experience trouble continuing? Problems when using these types of software are most likely a result of an outdated grapics card or integrated graphics module on your motherboard. A simple addition of a new graphics card can fix these problems.
Hard Drive:
Do your applications and personal media exceed the space available on your hard drive? When you install an application, does it say that you are running low on disk space? This can be solved by replacing or adding to your current hard drive configuration. We can replace your current hard drive without changing files and settings or add a new one for data storage.
Processor:
Is your computer too slow in general? We can replace your processor to allow your computer to complete complicated tasks more rapidly. Some older computers also require a motherboard upgrade depending on the type of processor you wish to upgrade to.
Or...just build a new one!
Do you feel that no matter how many upgrades you give your computer it still won't compete with a new one that has all the latest technologies? Go to our "Build and Price" section, and see what computer is right for you.
Computer Networking
Networking is a primary need for today's families and businesses. The abilities to share files, printers, and internet connections makes productivity levels soar and costs plummet. Whether you are a family who needs a basic network or a business who needs a full-fledged domain controller, we can help.
We have experience in building and maintaining home networks - wired, wireless, or a combination of both - as well as experience in NT Domains and Windows Domain Servers so you can run your small business or home office as efficiently as possible.
We recommend Cisco products for all of your networking equipment. They provide fast, helpful support along with extremely reliable equipment. After we install your networking system, you can contact either us or a Cisco representative for support on your network.
Basic Network
A basic home network consists of a router, a modem, and cables. A basic network has the capability to connect multiple computers together. An internet connection is usually shared on the network via a DSL or Cable modem. The router, which is the "base" of the home network, is connected to your ISP (Internet Service Provider) so that you don't have to dial out every time you want access to the internet. Additionally, you can share files, folders, and printers between any computers on the network.
With a wireless router, you can have computers connected to the network from anywhere in the vicinity - even outside! Now you can print documents from across the room, access your e-mail in bed, shop by the pool, or be wherever you want to be with instant internet and network access.
Domain Servers
Domain controllers are more suitable for situations when large numbers of users need to access a network. A Domain consists of a domain controller or server, a router - wired, wireless, or both - and regular computers. With a Domain, you can connect all of the computers in your small business or home office securely, and authenticate them every time they log on. This helps to prevent against unauthorized access to your network. The Domain Server can make groups into which users are placed, and each group can have different permissions and policies that define what the users in the selected group are able to do. This is useful because you can restrict access to the domain, computers, printers, and files from potentially harmful or inexperienced users. For example, at a school with a domain, the "teachers" group has more access to programs and Windows components than the "students" group has. This prevents the children from accidentally harming the system, installing programs, or accessing unauthorized files and folders.
Which is right for me?
If you are a business that needs advanced features and secure logon, remote access and remote administration, or a combination of these features, a Domain Server is the best choice.
If you are a family that simply needs an internet connection on all computers with the ability to share files, folders, and printers, a simple network is sufficient. Regardless of your decision, a network from Elix can help you become a more efficient business or family.
Services
You can learn what can be done to help your computer in multiple situations. You may also want to try the below listed programs and online scanners for free to help in solving your problem.
Spyware, Adware, Viruses
Do you think you have viruses, spyware, or adware? We have tools that remove most of these annoyances. Check out the free tools below for preliminary scanning.
Have you noticed a decline in the performance of your computer?
Sometimes computers just get bogged down by too many running processes even if you think you are only running one program. Many times when you install and de-install applications, residue is left behind that decreases performance, even after you think you have de-installed them. This can be fixed either by a thourough inspection of your computer and removal of old material, or by a simple re-format of your hard-drive and re-installation of Windows, without any of your data lost.
Data Recovery
We offer Data Recovery services for lost data and information. Did you accidentally delete a file? Did your computer crash? Did you have problems with re-installing Windows, and now the only option you have is re-formatting? Do you have access to your hard drive? Do you have a problem where you can't even reach your data? These are problems that frustrate many people, and is a problem that can be solved by data recovery tools which recover all data on a hard drive, even after it has been re-formatted!*
*We cannot guarantee recovery of data because in the rare case that the missing data has been overwritten on the hard drive by other files, we cannot recover some of it. To decrease the likelihood of this occuring, we suggest you contact us immediately after you notice a problem so we have the best chance at recovering your files, as quickly and effectively as possible.
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