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Is your business ready to upgrade to Windows 11? If not, you may be in trouble!
Is your business ready to upgrade to Microsoft Windows 11? While Microsoft claimed Windows 10 was going to be the last version of Windows, us in the I.T. community knew that wasn’t feasible. With new technology, comes new operating systems, or vice versa. Why the big push for Windows 11 though, and why should my (home or) business upgrade? The answer is simple… Security. Security is the reason for upgrading to Windows 11, not just to continue to have the latest Windows updates (as Windows 10 will cease to be supported in ~1 year from now), it’s the added security newer systems have built in (such as TPM 2.0). More and more, we hear on the news how this company or that company was hacked, your privacy may be at risk, or you think your small business can’t be affected because this only concerns the large corporations. That’s no longer the case now a days. As a Small Business, a priority should always be security focused. You don’t close up for the night and leave your front door wide open do you? Not updating your systems to the latest version of Windows is like doing just that. But Canton Computers, do I need to buy a new computer? Maybe, maybe not. It all depends if your system can handle Windows 11. Microsoft can test your products to see if it’ll handle Windows 11. You may be able to upgrade the software on your computer and stick with the same hardware. You can bring it in to CCI for us to evaluate if you’d like. We will direct you in the right direction (updating Windows 10 to Windows 11, upgrading your system components & upgrading to Windows 11, or purchasing a new or refurbished system with Windows 11 already on it). Regardless, you have ~1 year to ensure your systems are up to date with Windows 11. You should really start upgrading sooner than later as most computer companies will get flooded with businesses and residential requests for updating and our turn around time’s may be delayed. Give us a call or stop in for a...
read moreAs a business, we are flooded with e-mails, but one in particular really bugs me!
As a small business, we are flooded with a lot of sales e-mails, calls, etc. Some can be helpful, others aren’t at all. The one e-mail I’ve received from various companies is to get rid of our negative reviews. This TRULY bothers me! NO company is without growing pains, issues, etc. Nobody is perfect. No company is perfect. While we strive to be perfect, we aren’t. Maybe there’s a communication break down between us and a client, or perhaps a system was fixed but broke right after. Or perhaps, the customer didn’t shop here at all and it’s spam. I feel like it’s crucial for ANY business to not only keep negative reviews, but reply to those reviews so any potential consumer can not only see the good & the bad, but they get to see how you handled each situation. Were you professional? Were you right? Were you wrong, and if so, how did you handle it? To me, when I attempt to make a purchase, these are key factors on my decision making going from one product or brand to another. If I see an issue with a product or service, and the request was handled poorly, I will not shop at that location/store/service center/etc. In the Computer industry, especially in the Metro Detroit area (Livonia), it’s key to be transparent with your customers. Trust is hard to come by now a days, and I refuse to wipe away any negative review simply to seem like we are perfect. While we strive for perfection, we are not perfect, and neither is any other...
read moreNew Year – Old Habits
Each year that goes by, we tend to stick with the same ol’ habits. We are creatures of habit, so it makes sense. When it comes to taking care of your computer or laptop though; you should make sure you are cleaning out the fans / system. Today, we had a laptop checked in for service that has the fans still spinning, however; there was so much dust caked onto the fan blades, it could not push any airflow. A quick dust out every month or quarter (depending on usage and environment) can save you time & money. My father had a saying: “If you take care of it, it will take care of you.” It was true then, and is still true...
read moreComputer services for your small business
Canton computers has provided services for small businesses for over 30 years. Whether it’s a bad power supply swap at our Livonia location, or rewiring your network at your facility, we do it all. Need desktops, laptops, printers, accessories? We have what you are looking for, with the right staff to steer you in the right direction. Our staff is trained to ensure our customers are setup with the correct products & services to fit your needs. We understand not ever small business has an I.T. person on hand. It’s probably someone that knows a “little bit” about computers and can get you by. But what happens if that person leaves for another job? Call Canton Computers as your complete solution provider. We can schedule weekly, monthly, quarterly, or even annually system check-up’s on your systems at a discounted rate. Pre-purchase blocks of on-site hours. Provide our customers with Microsoft Office 365 for business, Teams, Azure, new or refurbished servers, etc. Need something asap that we have in stock? Why send out an employee? Canton Computers will deliver your product to you same day/next day (depending on stock availability). Call us / email us today! 734-838-9700 or...
read moreWinter storms & power supplies… Yikes! Battery Back-up’s to the rescue!
Living in Michigan for just about all of my life, as well as working in this industry since 1999, I am accustom to Winter storms, thunderstorms knocking out power. It happens. What also happens is your sensitive electrical equipment can be damaged. It’s not something to take lightly as a power surge can not only knock out your power supply, but once you turn that system back on, other items could be fried as well such as the motherboard, hard drive, etc. The best way to protect your components is with a battery back up unit/UPS (Uninterrupted Power Supply). Having a battery back up unit can be beneficial in more ways than one. First off, if you have the correct sided battery back up unit, not only can it save your hardware from shorting out, but it can also give you ample time to turn off your system properly. A lot of UPS’s now a days also come with software to be able to do this automatically (shut down the computer properly). UPS’s isn’t only for computers, tv’s, cable modems, etc. My neighbor actually uses his battery back up to run his cable modem / router combo and it’s brilliant! He has wifi in his house so his whole families devices will still go on the internet (provided they have battery power still). The benefit of having the Battery back up is more than just protecting your devices. Changing out a power supply can take a few hours depending on your skill level & type of system you have. They can also be expensive. The cost of a battery back up unit can run about the same price as a power supply, so why not have some peace of mind, and save some frustration in the future? This isn’t just for home use. Imagine your small business having a power outage. The power comes back on and now 4 systems are down. The cost of Labor, Parts, and downtime will surely exceed the cost of a few UPS’s. Canton Computers has different sized battery back-up units to suite your needs. We also can special order you a larger one for your home or business. Call or e-mail Canton Computers today to protect your home and/or business now. 734-838-9700 or e-mail us at Sales@cantoncomputers.com...
read moreWindows 11 Drive update – Issues – Not really an issue
Windows Updates have been known to cause issues. It doesn’t matter if we are talking about Windows 7, 8, 10, 11… We’ve all dealt with Microsoft sending out an update and having the system stop working after. Lately, there’s been a new update that’s been causing an updated driver failure, which has a lot of us freaking out. The good news is that Microsoft stated “it shouldn’t impact your general use”. Though, you receive the error; apparently these drivers have already been installed. Not to worry… Until the next Windows Update issue....
read more$25 off any service of $49 or greater, must mention/show this to receive discount (discount ends 2-7-23)
Since it’s freezing outside, we figured we’d give out some ICE COLD FREEZING DEALs. $25 off any service of $49 or greater, must mention/show this to receive discount (discount ends 2-7-23) Purchase a gaming desktop or laptop to receive a free keyboard/mouse combo.
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We are open Mon-Fri 10am-6pm & Saturday 10am-4pm. Stop by anytime or give us a ring @ 734-838-9700. Feel free to e-mail sales@cantoncomputers.com as well!
read moreWhy does Microsoft try to force you to upgrade Operating Systems???
This has been an issue with Microsoft since Windows 10 came out (actually, before that too!). Microsoft auto updating to the latest version of Windows on your home (or sometimes work) computer even if you don’t want it to. You may have a program that may not run correctly on Windows 11, or simply don’t have the time to relearn a new OS right now. So why does Microsoft constantly force us to upgrade? A few reasons. Probably the best reason is to always be up to date on security updates. Windows 11 will have the latest and greatest security patches. It’ll also have the latest features as well! This is always a plus in my book. The final reason is… Microsoft knows if you upgrade 1 system to their latest version, you’ll get used to it quickly and recommend it to others. You’ll also (probably) look for this OS the next time you are upgrading or purchasing a new system (when there are 2 OS’s available (win 10 & 11 for instance)). I generally like to wait at least 6 months before a new OS comes out before I install it on any important systems of mine (work pc, main home pc) so I’m not stuck when a major issue arises. Think of it as purchasing the 1st year of a new engine in a car. It’s not always a good idea to purchase the 1st year as the bugs haven’t been worked out yet in most cases. 6 months is generally ample time to let Microsoft work out any (major) bugs in my...
read moreNEW GAMING SECTION!
Canton Computers has always been the place to go for gaming systems. Our sales staff can outfit you for the perfect system! We have changed the front of our store. We now have a “Gaming Section” where all gaming accessories & gaming computers are all in 1 area of our retail store. We currently have an i9 desktop with a RTX 3060 video card in it for sale along with 2 15.6″ gaming laptops by MSI. Come check it out today!
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