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Antivirus Software and Registry Cleaners

kerry@aplusnz.co.nz — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 10:57:43 GMT

Faxes, Toner, Paper, Software, Printers, Photocopiers and more!

Keep your computer as well protected as you can and running like a V10

When it comes to Antivirus Software there are dozens of programmes to choose from.

For the average computer user, any free programme is a good place to start. However, if you have taken the time to check out the levels of safety provided in a free programme you will have discovered that the paid version includes some very important features that help protect you at a much higher level.

Have you also noticed that a new antivirus tool arrives on the market at regular intervals? For this software to compete it is more often than not offered as a free version until the market share rises enough to either withdraw the free version or simply make the free bare bones version only just cope with the continual threat.

I habitually used free versions for many years believing that they were good enough to protect me when one day even the version supplied complimentary by my service provider let me down in a big way.

Don't get me wrong, for I know no matter how up to date software is, it is are always susceptible to the latest threat unleashed on the market. Unfortunately it appears that the trojan that weaved its way into my machine was quite dated and that worried me.

From that time on I have used Anti-Virus Plus with no problems to date 'touch wood'.

Another type of Software that is very necessary to any computer user is a Registry Cleaner. Whenever you install and uninstall software you add and sometimes remove entries in the computers registry. The simple act of removing software using the windows uninstaller in the control panel or using the software's uninstall more often than not leaves behind redundant entries that slow down your computer. Consider the use of Registry Cleaners as the tune up on your car being done by a trustworthy mechanic. With a proven Registry Cleaner your computer can keep running at its optimum with little fuss or bother. Just a couple of clicks and you are racing 'so to speak'.

For my mechanic I both use and recommend Regcure.

It is simple to use and fast in comparison to the programmes I tried in the past.

If you are serious about the protection of your information on your computer you should invest in quality software designed specifically for that purpose.

New Photocopiers or Used Photocopiers? That is the Question!

kerry@aplusnz.co.nz — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:41:07 GMT

Whether for Business or personal use, a photocopier is a very handy piece of equipment to have at your disposal.

Peoples needs vary from small office Multi Function Centres through to high speed new machines including COLOUR!

Used photocopiers have a definite place in the market providing an affordable alternative to the financial outlay required to purchase or lease a New Machine, and that includes Photocopier Rentals

There is a growing need for business's, small or large, to cut the overall printing costs that are traditionally done on small dedicated printers. Recognizing the immense savings to be had over the course of a financial year, many astute purchasing officers are opting for a networked photocopier. Some even incorporate faxing ability in the process.

Let's face it, with the quantum leaps in technology we can now accept that the once humble photocopier has now become an extremely intelligent beast indeed. Sometimes, I think possibly too intelligent.

When it comes to Colour Copiers, their evolution has been remarkable. Full Colour Photocopiers are now so sophisticated that they have taken over many of the tasks done by the traditional printers Heidelberg.

Although the running costs are considerably higher than the standard Black and White machines, Colour machines have certainly stamped their mark on the business world.

New Toner or Parallel Brand Toner

kerry@aplusnz.co.nz — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 21:35:00 GMT

When it comes to Toner are we Green or Mean?

This brief expose gives a little insight into the toner industry and the purchasing habits of the consumer. There are differing views on the topic regarding the use of Oem toner versus remanufactured toner in photocopiers, printers and faxes in today's world.
With the proliferation of what is considered alternate supplier toner in the market place it is easy to assume that the decision is one of expense. After all are we not, at large, a cost conscious race? I tend to believe this to be more factual than subscribing to the ideal that the purchaser is becoming more environmentally aloof and makes the decision to use the lesser priced product in order to support recycling and indeed the planet per se.
In years gone by the top quality of supply was rather variable at best. However, with many properly setup manufacturing plants supplying the market place these days it is not so difficult to find quality products.
Producers of Oem toner would obviously like to protect their place in the industry and to date have tried many varied methods to curb the exponential use of foreign products in their machines. This raises still another point and that is the issue of the individuals rights. My thoughts - The normal warranty is usually twelve months so wait it out if you wish the security and peace of mind that a warranty provides. Beyond warranty this is no longer an issue but perhaps is the biggest reason behind the obvious built in redundancy of machines. This appears most transparent by the regular occurence of new model marketing.
At the bottom end of the marketplace the Printers, Faxes and MFC's are generally so affordable that replacement is no longer an arm and a leg financially yet the average business owner will do the obvious and attempt to get yet more time from their tired machine prior to finally accepting the obvious.
Which ever way you put it Pirate Consumable, Laser Toner, Toner Cartridges etc part of today's world.
The failure of a alternate supplied toner may have the consumer reverting back to Original manufacturer product for a period of time but the far cheaper alternate commodity is certain to lure the purchaser again.
Indeed, to be perfectly blunt, the Original manufacturer could advance their position in the market place by reducing their toner prices. Yeah right!
Currently, reputable remanufacturers go so far as to guarantee product performance of their commodity and this as well as a generously reduced price all makes for a good deal.
There are pitfalls in the industry with regards to excellence of product so asking pertinent questions of the supplier i.e. Does the company test the product before marketing? - and most important - DO YOU GUARANTEE THIS Product?
A 100% GUARANTEE on quality and yield should be the minimum normal requirement of all who purchase parallel supply copier, printer and fax consumables.
So! if we aren't buying Oem are we Conservation conscious or just astute buyers after the better deal?
In conclusion I would say, apart from the uncommon consumer and possible lack of awareness of supply or contractual arrangement, toner is purchased according to price. I am yet to be convinced that we have advanced enough as a race to extend more than lip service to the 'Green Planet' concept when it comes down to the bottom line.