Facebook Deal of the Month - 60% Off PC Tune-up

From time to time we like to reward our Facebook fans with some exclusive deals for services at Jiffy-PC!

Is your computer running slow?  Has it been months or even years (or never?) since you've given your computer a proper cleaning?

Just like you change the oil in your car every few months, it's also important to clean your computer every now and then to keep it operating a peak performance.  At Jiffy-PC we are experts and flushing out the junk from your system so you can get back to what truly matters to you!

Our comprehensive computer tune-up process includes:

• Complete Disk Defragmentation (improves program load time)
• Deep Registry Clean (speeds up boot time and prevents errors)
• Start Up Optimization (speeds up Windows Startup)
• Junk Program Removal (general speed and disk space improvements)
• Windows Optimization (turn off the hidden bells and whistles that slows your computer down)
• Malware Scan (detects and removes hidden viruses or spyware)

 This is normally a $120 service that we are offering for 60% off to our Facebook fans only, throughout October and November.  If you are not our fan on Facebook, simply visit our page and "Like" it!  Then contact us for service and you'll get the discount!

Facebook Deal of the Month!

From time to time we like to reward our Facebook fans with some exclusive deals for services at Jiffy-PC!

Is your computer running super slow? Error message got you perplexed?  Need help using that brand new program you installed?

For the entire month of August, we are offering 30 minutes of Remote Service for free!  That's a $20 value!  

With Jiffy-PC Remote Support, we can help no matter where you live.  Using the latest secure connection technology, we can connect to your computer, see your screen exactly as you see it, and work our magic, all while you watch from the comfort of your computer chair.  It's that easy!

The only way to be eligible for this deal is to 'Like' our Facebook page!  Once you do, be sure to keep an eye out for more monthly Facebook deals!

The Three Copies Approach to Backing Up Your Computer

Backing up your computer is the most important single action you can take to protect your computer data.  You need to be extra diligent in ensuring that your valuable family pictures, home movies, music, and important documents, are safe.

Jiffy-PC recommends the "three copies" method for backing up your data.  In other words, you should have three different copies of your files in three different places: on the computer, off the computer, and off site or online.   This will guarantee that if something happens to your computer or the location where your data is stored, there will be at least one copy that survives.  Lets take a look at each of the three locations and how you can easily set them up for yourself.

1 - On The Computer (Local)

This is the simplest of the three copies to keep, the original file.  There is always going to be at least one copy of your file and that's the one that is on your computer right now.  This locations should always be available to you should the other two methods become unavailable.  Keeping this copy requires no set-up or maintenance, as long as you're saving files to your local computer, you've already got this part covered!

2 - Off the Computer (External)

The next copy you should have of your data is on an external hard drive attached to your main computer.  These can be purchased at your favorite electronics retailer relatively inexpensively.  This is normally the default method people use to backup their data and they stop here.  But what happens if, heaven forbid, something should happen to the room your computer is in or to your entire house?  Disasters happen, and that's why it's important to keep one more copy of your data that resides in a completely different physical location, far away from your computer.

3 - Offsite or Online

The easiest and most common way for home users to backup to an off-site location is via online backups.  These files will be copied over the internet and stored at a secure data-center in another part of the country.  In most cases, this is the most secure place to keep your data, but because of availability concerns (if your internet connection is down, you don't have access to these offsite files) you still want to make sure you're backing up locally as well.

Jiffy-PC offers a comprehensive backup solution that utilizes the Three Copies Approach to ensure your data is sufficiently protected.  Contact us today to set-up a free evaluation of your backup needs!

Jiffy-PC Now Accepting Credit Cards!

We are proud to announce that Jiffy-PC can now accept all major credit cards for service on-site.  This means that when we come to you to repair your computer, we can not only accept personal check or cash as payment, but you also have the option to use your Vise, Mastercard, American Express, or Discover Card.

We've partnered with Square, a leading mobile merchant service, to make your transaction more secure.  We will swipe your card on the spot, no need to give us your credit card number.  Once the card is swiped, the information is immediately encrypted and sent to the company for processing, your card information is not stored on our device.  Read more about Square's leading industry standard security features here.

Accepting credit cards is just another way in which Jiffy-PC is striving to take on your headaches so you can get back to what matters to you! 

Germantown Computer Repair

Jiffy-PC is headquartered in Germantown Maryland, a vibrant and diverse community at the heart of Montgomery County.  We started out serving the neighborhoods of Germantown with friendly and professional computer repair services in 2009 and we continue to commit ourselves to the town and its residents.

We share many of the same struggles with our neighbors in this area; the nightmare that i270 can become during rush hour,  the continued population growth and development, the crazy weather and unpredictable power outages.  Understanding the common pressures we face on a daily basis allows us to better serve our community.  We're flexible with scheduling.  We can work in your house or take your computer back to our shop to work on it there.  We can provide the service you need, when you need it. 

There's a reason why the phrase "Your Friendly Neighborhood Computer Guy" is under our logo.  We are literally your neighbor, and we will treat you as such.  That's Jiffy-PC's commitment to Germantown.  Contact us today to find out how we can help you resolve your computer problems so you can get back to what matters!