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 | Computer Consulting |
| Computer repair, upgrade, tune-up |
| Training: Computer,
software, hardware, network |
| Programming |
| Hardware: Installation,
setup and configuration |
| Software: Installation,
setup and configuration |
| Networking - home or office |
| Computer / system configuration |
| Memory / system optimization |
| Windows - all versions: Installation,
configuration, setup, upgrade |
| Virus detection and virus removal |
| Software and beta testing |
| Software development |
| Games: Installation, setup,
configuration, cheats and "spoilers" |
| Internet: Internet: Email, www, newsgroups, internet access, FTP |
| Web page design and HTML |
| Modem / modem line: Installation,
setup and configuration |
| CD creation and duplication |
| Document design and creation |
| Printing: Laser and/or color |
| Graphics: Creation,
editing, format conversion |
| Video conversion / editing |
| Custom built computers |
Note: We always recommend that you back up your files and registry settings
before you or anyone else makes any modifications to any part of your computer system,
software or hardware.
If you have any questions about our services, please contact us at info@houstoncomputing.com
| Computer Consulting |
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| We can help with everything from a simple question
about a home PC, to helping pick out a computer system, to
setting up a complex array of networked servers and workstations.
Making decisions about computer systems, software and networks
can become confusing unless you are familiar with all of the
variables involved. A good business decision is hard to make and
can become costly if you do not estimate your business needs
accurately. The experts at Houston Computing Services can help
you get the information you need to make sound business decisions
for your company, or your personal computing needs. We will take
you through the steps in assessing the type of system or systems
you need, and evaluate the software and operating systems that
best fit your needs. |
| Computer repair, upgrade,
tune-up |
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| Running out of hard drive space? Need more memory? Whether
your computer needs a little extra speed, needs an
upgrade, or just quit working we can help. We keep most common
parts in stock, so we can usually have up back up and running in
hours. We can often answer upgrade questions, or troubleshoot computer problems
right over the phone and give you an estimate immediately. You
then have the option of doing the work yourself, bringing the
system to us, or we will even come to you*,
saving the hassle of unplugging all the wires and cables. Some
computers are proprietary or just too old to be upgraded
cost-effectively. We can assist you in deciding which parts can
be upgraded, or consult on a new computer system upgrade if
necessary. |
| Training: Computer,
software, hardware, network |
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| We offer personalized training to meet your
individual or business needs. We offer training on a wide variety
of software, computer, hardware and networks. Our trainers have
real-life knowledge and experience of the components they are
training, so our training is highly customized for each target
audience, weather it be a single individual, a family, or an
entire department. |
| Programming |
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| We can edit and debug source code in numerous
programming and scripting languages, as well as write and design
programs. Programming languages include Ada, assembly (x86 and
VAX VMS), BASIC, batch files (DOS), C (including ANSI C, C++,
Turbo C++, Visual C), COBOL, Fortran, HTML, JavaScript, Pascal,
PERL, Visual BASIC, many macro based languages and more. |
| Hardware: Installation,
setup and configuration |
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| We can install, setup and configure most types of
computers and computer related hardware. From setting up a new
computer system out of the box, to swapping hard drives and peripherals
between existing computers in your office, and installing graphic
accelerators in workstations or configuring network routers, we
can do it all. Sometimes putting an additional hard
drive or modem in an office PC sounds like a simple job, but it
is common to run into resource conflicts, software
incompatibilities, or any number of other problems. Sometimes the
hardware just doesn't come with the right cables or drivers for your
system. Whatever the case, we can help by installing your
hardware for you. |
| Software: Installation,
setup and configuration |
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| We offer complete installation, setup and
configuration of most software programs, including custom
applications. We can help you choose the right software for your
needs, install it, and configure it with the options best for
you.
Installing software isn't always as easy as it should be. Some
installation guides give instructions that are vague and
confusing, or even inaccurate. Even if you are an experienced computer user,
it is sometimes hard to know exactly what filters, tools and
other options to install. You usually do not want to install
options you don't need or won't use, as they can use more memory,
hard drive space, and other valuable resources, as well as slow
down the program and even the whole computer. We will go over
everything with you to make sure you get the software installation
that meets your individual needs. |
| Networking - home or
office |
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| A network is very useful for sharing files, printers
and even internet access. Weather in a home environment or an office
environment, we offer complete installation and setup of all
hardware and software required to get a network up and running.
There are many different types of networks and network
configurations. Based on your needs, and what the network will be
used for, we will help you decide which type of network,
protocols, and services are best for your network. We can also
help train you on how to use and maintain the network. If you
network is outdated or running slow and unable to handle the
growing volume of network traffic or users, we can help you
decide what your network needs to run its best. |
| Computer / system
configuration |
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| Maybe you have a new computer, maybe you are adding
hardware to a computer, or maybe your computer is just running
slow. We can help you get your system running its best by
configuring each component to its proper resources and settings,
resolving any potential resource conflicts, and making sure the
software and drivers are configured to use the system properly. |
| Memory / system
optimization |
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| If your computer system is running slow, then it could be time to consider adding memory and / or optimizing your system. Many of
today's software programs require lots of memory, and poorly
configured software will slow a system down. We can upgrade your memory and optimize your system by cleaning up your computer configurations.
This is particularly true if you noticed your computer slow down
after installing a software package. A lot of installation
programs for software packages configure your computer to
automatically run unnecessary programs when Windows starts.
Although it is supposed to make the program faster or easier to
use, the auto-start programs usually just slow down the computer,
or add extra icons to your system tray. We can clean up the
unnecessary programs for you. |
| Windows - all versions: Installation,
configuration, setup, upgrade |
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| Windows 3.1, Windows for Workgroups 3.11, Windows
NT, Windows 95, Windows 95 OPK1, Windows 95 OSR2, Windows 98,
Windows 98 SE, Windows NT, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows Me
(Millennium edition), Whistler (latest consumer operating system -
still in beta). There are many versions
of Windows out there, and they are all at least a little bit
different. We can help you determine which version of Windows (or
other operating system) is best for your computer / software
configuration. We can recommend, install, setup and configure any
version of the Microsoft Windows operating system, weather it be
a new installation, or an upgrade of a previous operating system
or other version of Windows. |
| Virus detection and virus
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| Viruses can destroy a file, a group of files, your
computer system, an entire computer network, or just cause a software program to
malfunction. Some viruses are harmless and only cause the user to become frustrated but will not seriously effect the computer system. Other viruses can corrupt memory and hard drives which will cause a computer to run slower, disable a computer
so that it no longer boots, or destroy files on a hard drive. Since the use of internet services have made it
quick and easy to download, it is possible to accidentally download viruses onto your system.
We can provide virus detection and in most cases, disinfect, or eliminate all viruses on your computer. In addition, we can set up home or business computers to auto detect these viruses.
Viruses can be very dangerous, and destructive to your computer. It is always a good idea to back up your computer on a regular basis, scan your computer for viruses often, and most important, be careful where you copy or download files from! |
| Software and beta testing |
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| We do complete testing and troubleshooting of software. You provide the system
(or in some cases we will provide the system) and we will put your programs to the test. We can give complete feedback and evaluation for ease of use, installation, conflicts, and software problems.
We will often beta test software packages and operating systems
free of charge if it is something we may use or support. |
| Software development |
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| Have you ever thought, "I wish my computer could ..."? Sometimes just a simple program that performs a single, simple task, can make life so much easier. We can design and write simple tools and utilities, or complex, software packages.
To see some utilities and other software that we have written for
public domain, please see our downloads
page. |
| Games: Installation,
setup, configuration, cheats and "spoilers" |
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| We do complete game setup and installation and setup for a single computer, or groups of computers for multi-player games. Some multiplayer games are designed to run on a network or modem, and getting them up and running can become a chore. Games often require information about your graphics and video, sound cards, hard drives, different types of memory, mice, CPU, cache, CD-ROM drives, joysticks, game controllers, etc. We can help you get your games up and running in the best configurations.
If you have more than one computer, and would like to get them connected, or networked together to play the latest multi-player games, we can do that also.
Most new shooting, sports and driving games that come on CD-ROM or
DVD can be set up as multi-player games. Some examples of these networked multi-player games are:
Unreal,
Quake, etc. There are literally thousands or network-ready games too numerous to mention. Imagine going head-to head with your buddies on
some of these games! If you get stuck playing a game, we can help you with hints, tips or tricks. We can even give you game cheats and "spoilers" if available.
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| Internet: Email,
www, newsgroups, internet access, FTP |
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| We can do complete installation and setup of all hardware and software required to access the internet, World Wide Web, Email, Newsgroups,
FTP, etc. If you need a commercial account, or would like to register your own domain,
we can handle all of the details of getting a domain name registered for you as well as helping you launch your own web
site. Complete training on mail handling, web site maintenance, and creating web pages are all part of participating on the internet. If you are using Windows 95/98/NT and want to just access the web and use email, a service provider is
probably all you will need. A web browser comes with current
versions of Windows and configuring the browser to work is probably all that is needed.
If you want high-speed internet access, we can help you get set
up with not only modems, but help you with ISDN, help you find
out if DSL or cable technology is available in your area, or even go with
the faster T1 and DS3 internet connections. If your computer is on
a network, we can help you get internet access to your network,
so all computers (or just the ones you choose) have internet
access without the use of a modem or additional equipment or
phone lines. |
| Web page design and HTML |
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| We offer complete web page design for personal or business use.
We can do anything from a single simple web page to an entire web
site. We can design custom forms, CGI scripts, as well as
JavaScript and VBScript programming to get the most out of your
web site. We can set up password protected files or folders, set
up SSL secure pages for confidential information
or transaction processing, help you design and create your own
graphics, or do it for you. We can design internet or intranet
web sites designed for specific corporate web browsers, or design
very user-friendly, browser-friendly web sites that will work
with any operating system, on any web browser, on any screen
resolution with any color depth. The choice is
yours. |
| Modem / modem line: Installation,
setup and configuration |
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| Internet access or other types of communications such as faxes require the use of a modem on your system.
Most new computers sold today come with modems, and modems are
still the most common way to access the internet. If your system has no modem or a modem with a speed of less than
33.6 kbps, you might want to consider upgrading your computer. New
56k modems are relatively inexpensive right now but as technology grows, so do the needs of
today's modems and other connectivity devices. We can install and configure a new modem
(or other connectivity device) into your system, troubleshoot existing modem problems, or upgrade an old modem. We can also install new and additional phone jacks in your home or office, in case you need a place to plug in your modem.
If you are having problems connecting your modem to the internet
or your service provider, we can help troubleshoot the line,
connection and ISP settings including TCP/IP addresses and DNS
settings. |
| CD creation and duplication ** |
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| Since most computers now have CD-ROM or DVD-ROM
drives it is often useful to copy or burn information to a
CD-ROM to share among computers. One example of this includes a
single CD with several software programs on it to help speed and
ease the task of installing standard software on multiple office
computers**. Also, some license agreements
allow you to make a backup copy of some software in case the
original CD media becomes scratched or damaged**.
We can also help you create your own CDs that contain data,
software, audio, video or any combination. There are several uses
for this including archive, backup, training and even
entertainment. |
| Document design and creation |
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| We can help you design and create custom documents
in numerous formats. Anything from a simple shopping list in a
word processor or text editor, to the more complex resume where
layout and format are important. We can also help set up
spreadsheets, databases, presentations, brochures, flyers, and
even graphics. We can do anything from getting you started to
doing everything for you. Especially if you are new to document
design, it can be very helpful, and save a lot of time in the
long run if you have some help with the layout and underlying
design of your database / presentation or graphic layout. |
| Printing: Laser and/or
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| We can help with everything from setting up a new
printer or network printer or printing out documents in rich
color, or crisp, high quality, high resolution laser. We have
high-speed, high quality laser printers that can print black and
white or color documents. There are
many settings to printer drivers, and sometimes printing out your
document does not yield the same quality as you expected. Weather
we print it for you, or we help you get the settings right, we
will make sure you get the quality you expect. |
| Graphics: Creation,
editing, format conversion |
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| If you have a logo or graphic image that you need
created, scanned, edited, updated, or converted to a different
format, we can do it all. We can help you update or format your
images for print, web pages, or any other application. In many
cases companies that print brochures, or publish images require
that the images be in specific formats, or be certain resolutions.
We have the experience and knowledge to know how to convert images
between hundreds of different formats, know how to handle colors
and halftones, and convert images from full-color to black and
white for screen printing, or help you convert a grayscale image
to a full-color image. |
| Video conversion /
editing |
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| Have some video files you need edited? Have a video
tape you want converted to computer video? We can cut out unwanted
footage, add titles and sound, or even edit and digitally enhance
videos and save them to a computer format. These videos can
then be played in a VCD or CD-i player, and even most DVD players.
You can have a copy of your childhood videos (or any other
important videos) on a CD, where the quality won't deteriorate any
further, and in many cases we can make it playable on your home or
computer DVD player. |
| Custom built computers |
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| We can build custom computers to fit your needs.
From a micro PC to a fault tolerant file server, we make sure you
get the computer you need. We can build computers with the latest
chipsets, and newest devices to help you keep up with the latest
technology. Don't know which graphic accelerators are the best, or
which web-cam to use? Let us help. Our computers are built with
only the best parts. You tell us what you want, or let us help you
decide what is best for you. Our computers come with a 5-year
warranty. |
* Extra service fee may apply (go
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** Make sure you are familiar with
each software programs license terms to make sure you are not in violation
of any license agreements (go
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