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Our range of sales experience is broad and includes markets beyond the computer industry. By understanding related markets and industries we are more responsive to the specific problems that you or your business is looking to overcome. We are flexible and responsive enough to provide a family with a quality "internet PC" and turning right around to configure, from the ground up, high-end servers with quad-core processors and 16GBs of RAM.

Software

We offer comprehensive software service for Microsoft Windows XP, Windows Vista, Small Business Server 2003, and Small Business Server 2008.

We also work with previous versions of Windows but our capabilities are limited with these versions since they are no longer supported by Microsoft.

Some common software services that we provide are:

  • Install Windows Operating Systems with hardware drivers and Microsoft updates
  • Remove malware (viruses and other malicious software such as fraud, spy, and ad software)
  • Repair damage to Windows caused by faulty programs, malware, user error, and corruption caused by damaged hardware
  • Install and configure antivirus software
  • Demonstrate to customers how to use specific software programs

Hardware

We offer hardware service on Windows-based laptops, desktops, and servers.

Some common hardware services that we provide are:

  • Hardware upgrades (RAM, Hard Drives, Video Cards, etc...)
  • Replacing damaged parts (power supplies, Hard drives, DVD drives, etc...)
  • LCD screen backlight inverter repair
  • Laptop power jack repair
  • Motherboard repair (in situations where capacitors are damaged)
  • Fan and heatsink replacement
  • Data recovery from damaged computers
  • Cleaning dust from computers to prevent overheating.

 

 

 

 

GSM Definition/Description

GSM stands for Global System for Mobile Communications and is one of two major global technologies developed for digital cellular networks. The other major such standard is CDMA (Code Division Multiple Access). GSM phones are recognized by the presence of a SIM or Subscriber Identification Module, which contains the user’s subscriber information. GSM is a cellular network, which means that mobile phones connect to the network by searching for cell towers in the immediate vicinity. These cell towers broadcast the GSM signal. GSM communicates across radio spectrum bands (think of them as “channels”) with different spectrum bands licensed from the FCC by the various carriers

SIM Card Explanation

The SIM, or Subscriber Identification Module, is an electronic chip embedded into a plastic card, which contains the subscriber’s phone number and network identifying information. An activated SIM, inserted in the subscriber’s device, is required for GSM devices to function on the carrier network. The beauty of having a SIM-based device is the convenience of being able to move between devices and retain that subscriber’s information.

SIM Locks

On some networks, devices are "locked" to the SIM card of the carrier that offers the phone so that the device will only work with that carrier's SIM. This is usually done because phones are typically subsidized by carriers which then recoup their subsidy cost by requiring the customer to sign a two-year agreement. In some countries, this practice is now prohibited. In most others, carriers are required to provide some form of unlocking support at the customer's request. This allows the customer to take the device to another compatible network as desired.

SIM Card Definition

A SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is an integrated circuit which securely stores the service-subscriber key (IMSI) to identify a subscriber on mobile telephone device. The SIM is a removable card which can be transferred from one device to another.

How do I install a SIM?

It is easy to install a new SIM card in your device. SIMPLY remove the back of your phone and remove the battery. Next, remove the actual SIM from any additional packaging that is with it. Now, insert the SIM card into the SIM slot on your phone with the metal contacts facing down. Now reinsert your battery and power up. Welcome to SIMPLE Mobile.

What is a micro-SIM?

A micro-SIM card has the same thickness as the SIM card but their length and width reduced to 25 mm x 15 mm. Micro SIM cards are currently used on the iPhone 4 and both generations of the iPad.