Getting a new desktop or laptop computer can be very exciting! But once you get your new computer all set up, what should you do with your old PC? Computers, monitors and printers contain materials which may be harmful to the environment. You should never put them in with your trash or take them to the landfill.
Hickory Computer is very happy to announce that beginning March 1st we will be officially accepting payments by credit card. This added payment option is available for all of our products and services and further supports our commitment to customer service and convenience. In addition to our long-standing acceptance of PayPal payments, customers may now [...]
Microsoft Security Essentials is a great security product! If you have a genuine Windows PC then you have to give it a try. We’ve loved it from the very first install. Why? It is simple, thorough, and best of all it’s free. In this article we’ll show you the reasons why you should give it a try, and how to set it up properly. [...]
The Adobe .PDF file is probably very familiar to you. Most office workers interact with them many times a week and enjoy their simplicity and relativly small size. PDF’s are very easy to use and interact with once you receive them, but how are they made? These days you don’t need the expensive Adobe Acrobat software to create and enjoy the benefits of PDF’s. Here’s how to do it on the cheap. [...]
An increasingly popular type of computer virus, called rougue anti-virus or fake anti-virus, has been infecting many PC’s around the Hickory area lately. This type of virus is certainly not new and has been lurking around on the internet for quite a while. Often the bad guys create the virus to mimic the color schemes or icon styles of popular anti-virus products hoping to trick users into downloading their virus.






