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Aware Bear Computers of Pittsford, NY an HP service provider
has tested the HP IQ 526 and reported its findings.  “I think it is a phenomenal idea that HP is
investing in this new technology, sure in 10-20 years we will look back and
laugh at it just like anything else saying, ‘wow remember when that computer
first came out how cool it was back then.’” Says Arthur Leite of AwareBear. So
a new computer era begins. “It is a great idea and eventually it will get
refined, but it has its pros and cons.” Added Andre Leite Alves of Aware Bear
Computers Pittsford NY branch.

This version of the TouchSmart IQ series is a bit smaller
and more refined version than the previous. Aware Bear computer technicians believe
this is a great improvement since it will provide a smaller more compact unit
that is going to be suitable as a desktop rather than just a “media center”.

At Aware Bear’s store location, when they sell HP computers,
we noticed a trend that many people these days want to consolidate everything
they got into one unit. “Some customers asks us about all sorts of things such
as “can my new computer control my salt water fish tank, and the answer is
yes.” –Says Andre Leite Alves of Pittsford’s
AwareBear Computers. Andre Leite Alves also added that some customers that come
into the Aware Bear Pittsford store are simply looking for a media machine more
than anything that can also be used for the occasional ‘checking the email and
going online’ in that case the HP TouchSmart IQ526 might be the right computer
for them.

The IQ526 is a more popular buy today since it is more
affordable since it has a smaller screen than the previous IQ800 versions but
there are also a few drawbacks as well.

HP reported to Aware Bear that the new IQ526 has a lower
resolution on its 22-inch touch screen panel at a resolution of 1680 by 1050
and unfortunately it falls short of the HD category of 1080p. However most
people are fine with that. “Ultimately this resolution issue is only a problem
for the customers who are looking for this to have a TV built in digital tuner”
Says Matt P. of Aware Bear Home Theater department.

Another small drawback that Aware Bear Computers located
into the unit was the fact that because of its more compact size, the HP media
bay was also removed. “For some people if they have other HPs with media bays
on them might be a bigger drawback, however realistically nothing that a USB
external hard drive can’t fix” explains Andre Leite Alves of awarebear computers.

The resolution from previous models is lower, however Aware
Bear tells us that the performance was optimized from previous models and that
is always a plus. The unit now has an Intel Core 2 Duo T6600 giving a nice
boost over the T5850. Unfortunately it is still low ever than the processor
found in the iMac, but it does an excellent job while performing most tasks.
Another selling point is that it comes with 4 gigs of memory standard with the
system assisting the processor in performing these tasks.

The touch-screen interface:

The main difference that sets this HP apart than any other
is the fact that it has a touch screen interface. Fortunately the software used
by HP in order to provide the touch screen capability has been improved
dramatically over the years giving the user a more smooth and functional
experience than ever before. “It is a great improvement than the previous
versions that we had experienced with” says Andre Leite Alves of Aware Bear
Computers”. “Here at Aware Bear, we are constantly testing and seeing new
technology, since we have to know how to operate everything in case someone has
a problem, but I think that this new line of TouchSmart technology is really
great!” Added Mike A. Aware Bear Computers regional manager.

The Main Drawback:

After research conducted by Aware Bear, we came to the
conclusion that the main drawback about the system is the fact that you should
wash your hands before using it. The screen may get dirty with finger prints
here and there “but that’s common with everything, for example every morning
when I open my refrigerator, it is stainless brush steel, I get finger prints
on it too specially if I am eating a sandwich or something” Added Arthur Leite
of Aware Bear Computers in Pittsford, NY (New York)

Overall, Aware Bear agrees that the IQ526 is a good choice
for someone who wants an all-in-one desktop, that wants to save space, who is
not afraid of using new technology and would like a great media centre without
taking too much space and money out of their wallet. This product can be
purchased directly from HP, large store chains as well as from Aware Bear store
located in Pittsford NY
(New York)

Aware Bear Computers is located on 5 Monroe Ave in the Village of
Pittsford. 30 minute parking is available in front of the store. No
parking is allowed from 4pm to 6:30pm. Come in and check out our
showroom. Aware Bear Computers Pittsford NY is located in the heart of
the historical Village of Pittsford by the Eire Canal. When visiting
the Village come see us!

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Aware Bear Computers in Pittsford NY offers professional wedding photography. Andre Leite Alves RIT (Pittsford Institute of Technology) educated has over 16 years of experience when it comes to professional wedding photography. Aware Bear Computers is located in Pittsford NY. The store is in the historical village of Pittsford by the Eire canal. Our phone number is 585 4737035 our email is solutions@awarebear.com

“Every bride and groom that
walks into my office expects the same thing: A great wedding! Sometimes the
wedding preparation could take from months to years. The ceremony, the
reception, honeymoon and the photography have to be perfect!

Unfortunately for most of us we do not get to see
our  family as often as we wish. In events such as weddings when everyone gets
together is very important to have a good photographer covering these events.

Pictures are going to be in photo albums that will be
shared with friends and family members, photo frames around the house and they
will keep the wedding memories for many years to come.

Many photographers hire sub contractors and work with
different crews causing inconsistency when it comes to the final photos. Every
photographer has his or her own style and that photographer might not be the one
covering your wedding.

Since I do not have a crew of photographers what you
see in my portfolio is what you get. Doesn’t get any simpler than that.”

When choosing a photographer remember these things:

Cheap or Expensive is not always the best

Does the person you are hiring work out of his/her garage?

What is the experience? How many weddings?

Is this person a jerk? Many photographers have a bad attitude “lets get done with this” type of deal

Look at the portfolio ask questions, ask about the camera gear how many mega pixels is the camera? You don’t want to get stuck with a 2 MP camera that can only make 5X7 prints.

At Aware Bear Computers we use the latest camera gear offering 15MP to 22MP (original 35 mm film translates to about 17MP).

We have a commercial location on 5 Monroe Avenue in the 4 corners in Pittsford NY

We have references people that we worked with in the past that really enjoyed working with us and most important loved their wedding pictures.

Our door is always open at 5 Monroe Ave in Pittsford NY, Andre Leite Alves professional wedding photographer is always available to answer any questions you have.

Make your wedding day a day to remember by using aware bear computers wedding photography.

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Aware Bear Computers is located on 5 Monroe Ave in the Village of Pittsford NY 14534. Our phone number is 585 473 7035.

AwareBear Computers in Pittsford NY will be talking about
keeping your data safe in an event of data loss. When it comes to data recovery
in Pittsford NY Aware Bear is #1.

Computer disaster planning is something that has to be
considered at some point for everyone including people and businesses. “The
majority of people today depend on computers” says Aware Bear Computers owner
Andre Leite Alves in Pittsford
NY.

Power surges, hard drive failures (mechanical, software and
virus) are common risks we all face when storing our data. Many people have no
backups of anything, pictures, music, documents and emails. “We see that happen
in a daily basis and how expensive it is to get your data back once data
recovery is needed.” Says Arthur Leite Alves from AwareBear in Pittsford NY.

EDC or electrostatic discharge is a scientific term for
static electricity.  Getting shocked by
your refrigerator may hurt you little however the same type of shock may put
your electronic device out of commission. Aware Bear Computers of Pittsford, NY
(New York)
will give you tips on how to avoid ECD on your computer and other electronic
components.

Tip number one: Climate Inside your Home or Office

“With computers, some humidity is actually a good thing”
says Arthur Leite, Aware Bear Computers researcher and technician.
Electro-static affects greatly increases as humidity decreases. “At the Aware
Bear locations, we have to make sure not only that our rooms are in the right
temperature to work on computers, but also we always have to keep our eyes on
the humidity, sometimes I  feel like I
work at a salt water fish tank hehe” Says Michael W. sales rep. of Aware Bear
in Pittsford.

Here are some ways that Aware Bear Computers’ computer
department recommends in preventing ECD on your electronics components simply
by adjusting the climate in your home or office:

Step 1: Open a window. “Just by opening one window is
already enough to balance the environment.” Says Matt P. Aware Bear on-site
technician. He also added that much like osmosis, homes usually have more
electric charge specially here in the North East, due to dry air from the
furnace and from the A/C. By leaving a window open, you can balance the
environment of your home or office.

At Aware Bear Computer’s Pittsford location, “the door is
always open” and the building has an open concept to it. “Walls were taken out
and space was open, this way we can allow the natural flow of air coming in and
out of the building, resulting in a better environment to prevent ECD from occurring
on all the equipment.” Added Andre Leite Alves of AwareBear. “Everything from
the location and distribution of air from the furnace to the entrance and where
the air exits have all been planed to work in harmony at Aware Bear.” Added
Andre Leite Alves. “Of course, at your home you don’t have to go all that
crazy, but just open a window or two and that should not only freshen up your
home, but also reduce static electricity as well” Added Mike A.

Step 2: Add a humidifier on big buildings
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Aware Bear onsite computer services is not only responsible
for helping people’s computer issues at their homes, but medium to large
companies as well. “Server rooms are definitely a place you want to make sure
that there is a controlled environment inside. However usually these server
rooms are located in a secure area of the building with little natural
ventilation.” explains Matt P. Aware Bear’s on-site technician. “In those types
of scenario, we ask companies to invest in a humidifier in those rooms just to
maintain the climate balanced.” Added Aware Bear’s Arthur Leite. However not
all server rooms without natural ventilation is in danger, sometimes, couple
server rooms may have too much humidity and that can cause other problems as
well. “ One that we noticed that was boarder line too much humidity was at the
Pittsford Raging Rhinos stadium at Paetec
Park. The raw concrete
wall of their server room actually brings in moisture from the ground as well
as from the air. However tests were conducted and the amount of water particles
in the air was beneficial and no dust were found inside server components.”
Explained Andre Leite Alves.

Step 3. Clean up!

Aware Bear is crazy about cleaning! “We do not want anything
do with dust, as a matter of fact if we see a computer that comes in and it’s
dusty, we will open it up and clean it.” –says Michael W. Aware Bear sales rep.
Aware Bear does that for two reasons. One to help prolong the life of the
customer’s computers and two, to keep our repair facilities clean and dust free.
“We have to educate our clients in maintaining their computers clean on the
inside, and the best step is to make sure the environment they live in is clean
on the outside.” Says Andre Leite Alves of Aware Bear computer department.  AwareBear also stresses for people not to
smoke near their computers “because it will kill your computer faster than it
will kill you”.

Step 4:  Your body may
be the worst enemy

Did you know that the average person can carry up to 25,000
volts of static energy? Sounds like a lot huh, but since the current level of
energy is so low usually people don’t notice it. Make sure that if you are
going to open your computer or another component near long haired pets, long
carpets, near dryers, and anything that would cause you to get a shock from
touching something make from metal. Aware Bear Computers of Pittsford, NY (New
York) technicians need to be static free all the time while working with
computer components and would like to thank all of those who read this article
and hope it helps you prolong the life of your electronic components.

 

The other side of the story is when the backup is done on
CDs or DVDs and the disks do not get labeled correctly. That can get very
messy, having a pile of disks and not knowing what is inside. As technology
evolves the backup media gets more and more stable. In the 90s Zip drives were
great however they were magnetic and got damaged very easily.

When the first CDs hit the market they were expensive and
took a while to write them. Finally DVDs that could hold up to 4.7 gigs were
out and that was the ultimate backup solution. Today we rely on the 4,7 gig and
8.5 gig DVDs, the 8.5 still a bit expensive and records a bit slow however once
it gets done recording it works like any other disk.

“We keep a few Iomega Zip drives (100 and 250), tape drives,
floppy drives around the office. People do not realize that the media they used
a few years back is not available and they no longer have the devices to read.”
Says Aware Bear owner Andre Leite Alves.

It is a good idea to keep checking in the new technologies
so we don’t end up with obsolete media that no new computer can read. Arthur
Leite Alves also points out that the optical media has a shelf life like
anything else. A few years back we moved all the Aware Bear Computers data from
zip drives into CDs. Five years later we moved the data from the CDs into DVDs.
That opened a lot of space, owner Andre Alves has plans to move the data into
8.5 gig DVDs and cut the DVD usage in half.

By doing that Aware Bear is sure that the data is being
stored in Medias that can be easily used. It would not be of much help if
someone had all their backup done in Zip disks and got a new computer today and
could not get any of the old data off the disks.

 

 

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