P Cube Services

P Cube Services field report, a must read for Windows XP users

2011-09-13T11:34:00.005-04:00

Our service record for the past two months shows that Rootkit infection is on the rise. All infected computers run on Windows XP.Installed Anti-virus program at the time of infection were AVG and Symantec in different flavors. Computers were infected when users clicked on a seemingly legitimate popup prompt on a compromised website.What you can do now to protect yourself:Insure that your

Secure your router in 5 minutes! A guide for non-technical people.

2011-06-10T09:21:00.038-04:00

Routers to technology is like doors to houses. Bugs and flies can enter if your door is open. A hacking program can infiltrate your network if your router is not secure.The most effective way in locking your router is changing its administrator password to a complex one. Why? Because there are many hacking software that can figure out simple secret codes, in 2 minutes. Simple secret code example:

The best desktop upgrade scenario!

2011-05-26T14:25:00.012-04:00

Reading time: 1 minuteDifficulty: easy, mainly for Windows XP and Vista usersThe projected release of the new Windows is on 2013.The geek community calls it Windows 8.The current Windows operating system is Windows 7.Based on P Cube’s service history, 95% of our customers upgradebecause their computers are slow.Typically, we find the cause of slow computers:• Degraded hardware.• More computing

Short and sweet steps on how to rename your Outlook archive folders.

2011-05-20T14:10:00.011-04:00

In your Outlook, go to your archive folder.Right click your archive folder and click on "Properties for Archive Folder".Click on the Advance tab.Then click on the name of your archive folder and change its name.

P Cube Services PC Tune-up and Outlook cleaning event!

2011-04-04T16:11:00.011-04:00

Why not extend your spring cleaning from your home to your office?As you have stuff to throw away out of your house I’m sure you havestuff to remove and clean in your computer.We can do a secure offsite work by remotely logging in to your computer.Please note that this offer ends in April.

Happy 100th International Women’s Day!

2011-03-07T23:41:00.013-05:00

Fourteen years ago, in Montreal, I was enrolled in a computer intensive course. Of the 25 students there were only 2 women.I completed the course earning the respect of my peers and my instructor.I believe that without the women's movement, and without the women challenging the norm, I would not have fulfilled my dream of establishing a computer repair company.Thank you for your support.Sincerely

3 Social Media sites used by a Geek Girl

2010-10-25T13:51:00.002-04:00

Do you want to save $1,000 when you upgrade your computers?

2010-04-27T16:54:00.009-04:00

We take away our clients' computer headaches and save their money too!Last month, we did a major upgrade for one of our clients who have been with us since 2008. We saved them almost $1,000!It wasn't a magic trick. Basically, we know how they use their old computers, we know what software they are using, we know the model number of their printers, and we know their computing needs in the next 3

3 Backup Strategies used by a Techie

2010-04-15T23:23:00.004-04:00

3 Insider's Tips in buying a Notebook

2009-12-02T18:25:00.002-05:00

$1,000 Savings on your Internet Bill in 5 years!

2009-06-16T12:51:00.003-04:00

Will you use Internet for 5 years and more?Do you want to save $1,000 on your High Speed Internet bill?If you answered a resounding yes on both questions, then examine the table and call 416-827-9234 or email Lydia@pcubeservices.com, and include your contact number and best time to call.Do you want your own cost comparison?Email your current internet plan. The monthly download

Mandatory fee when you buy NEW computers

2009-03-12T16:14:00.008-04:00

= $13.44 CAN + GSTEffective on April 1, 2009 expect to see an eco fee on your invoice for purchasesof new computers, printers, notebooks, and devices for PC and MAC. Only new itemsare charged, refurbished and used products are exempted until further notice.Collected moneys are given back to OESto finance the WEEE program.OES is a not-for-profit company,it partly created the WEEE program.OES -

Hey! I'm on Google: A Three-Step Guide.

2008-09-25T15:42:00.021-04:00

“I found you on the net.” A recurring reply when I asked first time callers where they have found my computer services and sales business.More and more, people rely on Google and other search engines to locate computer experts.Google, the dominant brand, is the first and often only place most customers use in a web search. Google Maps will show them visually how conveniently close your business

The last Service Pack for Windows XP

2008-05-06T14:59:00.013-04:00

This service pack applies to Windows XP only.To determine which version of Microsoft Windows you are running:1. On the taskbar at the bottom of your screen,click Start, and then click Run.2. In the Run dialog box, type: winver3. Click OK.A dialog box displays the version that you are running.To download the final release of Windows XP Service Pack 3 please click the link below.XP SP3 (316MB)

2008 Intl. Women's Day Greeting

2008-03-08T21:18:00.018-05:00

Last year an International Women’s Day greeting was sent to our clients, suppliers, advisers and friends. It was supposed to be that, IWD greeting. After re reading it and contemplating on what to write about this year I realized it can also be a yearend report forP Cube Services. Now, I thought it’s fitting to coincide what’s up with P Cube and remembering IWD because Feminist Organizations and

1% less on GST

2008-01-20T23:04:00.000-05:00

Happy New Year! I hope you had a year full of challenges and learning. You know what else is new this year? Well, we save 1% on Goods and Services Tax (GST) and this is already reflected on P Cube Services invoices issued starting January 1, 2008. I have created a table to show how much you'll save with our new GST which is now 5% from 6%. I know it's small but a saving is a saving.

A new web search tool

2007-05-06T11:50:00.000-04:00

http://www.searchmash.com/ is an interesting online search engine created by google.To easily see its uniquenessclick this link - theatre archipelago on searchmash.The results include Images from Theatre Archipelago’s website, (and if any exists) blogs, videos, and entries from Wikipedia.Click on the link to read current features of searchmash.

What I like about Microsoft Office 2007 (A review about OneNote 2007)

2007-05-06T11:14:00.000-04:00

OneNote reduced my need of a printer, scanner, fax machine,and a fax line. It also gave me one place to organize information in various format for an upcoming project.I can type notes, paste in photos, and create a hyperlink to another note. I can edit a received PDF form - fill and sign the form then email it from OneNote.What impresses me is how

A FREE program to automate logins

2007-05-05T19:47:00.000-04:00

Roboform is a tool I use every day. It automatically types all the required information to get in an online server and auto fills forms. I prefer it over many password manager programs because it’s free, easy to use, and doesn’t slow down internet explorer. It has no annoying ad, stores and transmits my information securely, and most important for a program, it’s updated regularly.The picture on

P Cube competing with the giants

2007-04-21T18:44:00.000-04:00

I am excited to inform you that we have partnered with computer distributors who have been in business for 20 years! What this means to you is added value of product selection and price reduction.Computer Distributors are the supplier of hardware and software, they are the second chain in the supply and demand flow, they buy the products direct from the manufacturers - the people who design and

DST and Microsoft products

2007-03-12T09:53:00.000-04:00

A free program to fix the time discrepancy is now ready at Microsoft website.This fix is for people who are not using windows vista, and or people who turned off the automatic update.Before going to the website, we’ll need to find out which windows is in your computer, and which office is in your computer.To find out which windows is in your computer;1) Click on “start”2) Click on “run”3) Type

international women's day greetings

2007-03-06T14:39:00.000-05:00

on the eve of international women's day, p cube services remembers you and extend our thanks for your valuable support, your honest critique, and entertaining travel story.p cube services is poised to become the number 1 source of computer solutions for women in the GTA. it's a long way ahead, but we have already packed our tools, on our feet, and making connections.This year, we have connected

Let's recycle, reuse, and save mother nature

2007-03-03T23:33:00.001-05:00

The life expectancy of some hardware is 3 months. This means, suppliers and distributors will have a stock of a particular model for 3 months only, to make room for newer models with new features, and added compatibility.Upgrade is to replace a defective computer parts, to satisfy the need for speed, to some the need to run a new released software.Upgrade produces an excess of functional hardware

Add speed to your software without spending money

2006-12-09T08:22:00.000-05:00

friends have asked me if adding more memory would make their computer run faster. i would say, "yes, but i don't think you'll be happy with the speed you'll get for the money you spent."well, there is a way to temporarily make your program open and close faster without adding more ram. follow the steps below and email to me what you've experienced so we may share them with the other readers.these

P Cube did kayaking at the Bluffs

2006-09-30T11:37:00.000-04:00

All items on my list are checked-out. The 17 foot skye kayak sat on top of my car. The boat came with a car top rigging. MEC let me take another PFD for a taller womyn with no extra charge which is now in my trunk waiting to be used as if in a line-up with the small PFD and the rest of the gears inside the net basket. Two days ago, i checked the forecast from the weather network site, saturday,