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Mac computer repair

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South City Computer Offers Mac Computer RepairApple Macintosh computers are great performance computers that are built by Apple Inc. for personal, educational, business, and institutional computer processing use. The reason many Apple products are so reliable is that the hardware and software are often times engineered, designed and built for each other. Apple computer are a proprietary computing platform that many people find intuitive and responsive for their daily computing needs.

Unfortunately many Apple computers need computer repair services.

The Apple store is primarily a retail store that is focused on selling new Apple hardware and software products. There are computer repair services offered at the “Genius Bar” in the Apple store. You have to scheduled an appointment beforehand to meet with a Genius to discuss your computer issue. The Genius may not understand your computer problem since Genius’ are often only sales representatives of the Apple company who do not actually repair computers.

Apple has often been noted as making computer products that are beautiful and sleek. With the slick design of the iPad, iPod and iPhone, these personal mini computers are prone to accidental dropping. iPad and iPhone touch screens often shatter on impact and make the iPhone hard or impossible to use. At South City Computer we can fix broken iPad, iPod and iPhone screens.

Usually the Apple warranty known as “Apple Care Protection Plan” on MacBooks and iPads, and iPhones does not cover liquid damage. A Genius may discover the liquid damage sensor indicating liquid damage even though no liquids were spilled on the Apple device. Even if you never had liquid damage, the liquid sensor inside the Apple device can be triggered by the humid climate of St. Louis, Missouri and other humid parts of the United States.

Mac Virus BSODWith the technological migration of the Intel processor chipset into Apple iMacs and MacBook Pro computers brought on the capability to run Microsoft Windows on the Macintosh hardware. Which in-turn introduced all the issues associated with the Microsoft computing platform. Macintosh computers running Windows are now susceptible to many Windows virus’ and blue screen of death “BSOD” problems that were once only associated with Windows computers. This can cause data loss and having to re-install the entire operating system. At South City Computer, we can fix any Apple Virus and BSOD problem and usually recover the lost data. Contact us today!

Open Source Codeluck

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Open Source Codeluck

Open Source Codeluck (potluck)

The Pink Asterisk cordially invites you to our very first monthly “Open Source Codeluck”.

A Codeluck is a community building event where we can show and tell about our favorite open source software applications over good food and drinks.

Wednesday, November 7, 2012
(First Wednesday of Every Month)
5:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Anyone interested in Open Source IT is welcome to attend. There are only 2 rules.

  1. Bring good food and drink to share
  2. Be prepared to participate in discussions about Open Source software.

We decided potlucking + anything tech-related roundtable would be a great way to connect a community of developers and customers interested in adopting open source technologies.

The theme for November is Mexican inspired.
If you need ideas on what to bring, please contact Tara @ 314-400-7918.

Please RSVP so we can get a good head count.

RSVP ON FACEBOOK or CONTACT US TO RSVP

New Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 Laptop

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Lenova Thinkpad Edge Laptop PC in St. Louis

Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 0579-6AU Notebook PC
If you are looking for an ideal PC that will suit your business needs, your student needs, or your family needs, choose the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 0579-6AU Notebook PC. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 0579-6AU Notebook PC is armed with a powerful Intel Core i3-380M 2.53GHz processor and 2GB of DDR3 memory to deliver the performance you need for an efficient and seamless workflow. Plus, the Lenova ThinkPad Edge Notebook features its 14 inch HD anti-glare LED backlight display that allows you to work for longer hours with lesser eye strain. The Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 0579-6AU Notebook PC includes a huge 320GB hard disk drive to provide room for your important documents, iTunes music collection, and movie video files. Additionally, it has USB, VGA, and HDMI ports to provide you variety of connectivity options. You can access data from several disc formats and memory cards as this notebook PC has a built-in DVD Super Multi Burner and 7-in-1 media reader. Are you looking for a great laptop at a great price from a local St. Louis business? Get the Lenovo ThinkPad Edge 14 Laptop from Ivanhoe Computers today!

Specifications

Memory Module Specifications
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Speed PC3-8500
Memory Speed MHz 1066MHz
Memory Slots (Total) 2
Total Memory Size 2GB
Memory Slots (Available) 1
Maximum Memory Supported 8GB
Memory Configuration 1 x 2GB
Monitor Specifications
Display Type HD anti-glare LED backlight display
Screen Size 14"
Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768
Touch Screen No
Processor Specifications
Processor Class Core i3
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Type Dual-Core
Processor Speed 2.53GHz
Processor Number i3-380M
Notebook Specifications
Lifestyle Business
Condition New
Operating Systems Windows 7 Professional 64-Bit
Platform Laptop
Expansion Ports 1 – Express Card Slot/34
Hard Disk Drive Specifications
Capacity 320GB
Drive Types Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM
Graphics Specifications
Graphics Description Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU Intel HD Graphics
Optical Drive Specifications
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Burner
Supplemental Drive
Capacity 7-in-1
Supplemental Drive Type Media Reader
Media Types Secure Digital (SD)
Memory Stick PRO
SecureDigital High Capacity
xD-Picture Card Type H
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
xD-Picture Card
Memory Stick (MS)
Audio Specifications
Audio Description Integrated Audio
Audio Chipset High-Definition Audio
Audio Channels Built-in Stereo Speakers
Integrated Microphone Yes
Media Ports
USB Ports (Total) 1 – eSATA/USB 2.0 Combo
3 – USB 2.0
USB Ports Powered (Included In Total) 1 – USB 2.0
LAN Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 1 Headphone out/Microphone-in combo jack
VGA Ports 1
HDMI Ports 1
Communications
Communications Description Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type RJ-45
802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Protocols 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Dimensions
Width 13.54"
Height 1.25" – 1.46"
Depth 9.17"
Weight 4.9 lbs
Mouse Specifications
Mouse Type TrackPoint
Multi-touch touchpad
Keyboard Specifications
Keyboard Type Spill Resistant
Battery
Battery Type 6-Cell Lithium-ion
Battery Life Up to 4.5 hours
Color
Color Black
Specification Notes
Specification Notes [4] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are based upon the manufacturer’s exact model specification as published in the manufacturer’s product documentation.
Webcam
Integrated Webcam Yes
Webcam Resolution 0.3MP
Software
Software Included Office 2010 preloaded; purchase a product key to activate.

Tax Free Holiday Back-To-School Sale

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Tax Free Holiday Back-To-School Laptop Sale in St. Louis, MO
Are you are looking for a reliable laptop that offers outstanding system performance? The ASUS A54C-TB91 Laptop Computer is the right choice for a back-to-school student laptop, a great laptop for the family on a budget, and an economical laptop for a business person. This laptop computer ensures fast and smooth processing through its Intel Pentium Dual-Core B970 2.3GHz processor and 4GB of DDR3 memory for you to easily carry out daunting computing tasks. It is integrated with a 320GB Hard Drive for you to be able to save tons of digital data. Thanks to its 15.6" HD Widescreen Display, you can enjoy watching movies and video streams in high-definition. And with its 802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking capabilities, connecting to available networks on the go is a breeze. Get the ASUS A54C-TB91 Laptop Computer from Ivanhoe Computers today!

What It Is And Why You Need It:

  • Intel Pentium Dual-Core B970 2.3GHz processor; provides fast and smooth processing performance
  • 4GB of DDR3 memory; boosts system speed for seamless multitasking
  • 320GB Hard Drive; enables you to save tons of digital data
  • 15.6" HD Widescreen Display; enjoy watching movies and video streams in high-definition
  • 802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking; ensures fast and easy connections to available networks

Specifications

Memory Module Specifications
Memory Type DDR3
Memory Speed PC3-10600
Memory Speed MHz 1333MHz
Memory Slots (Total) 1
Total Memory Size 4GB
Monitor Specifications
Display Type HD Widescreen Display
Screen Size 15.6"
Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768
Touch Screen No
Processor Specifications
Processor Class Pentium
Processor Brand Intel
Processor Type Dual-Core
Processor Speed 2.3GHz
Processor Number B970
Notebook Specifications
Lifestyle Home & Student
Condition New
Operating Systems Windows 7 Home Premium 64-Bit
Platform Laptop
Hard Disk Drive Specifications
Capacity 320GB
Drive Types Hard Drive
Hard Drive Speed 5400 RPM
Graphics Specifications
Graphics Description Integrated Graphics
GPU/VPU Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD
Optical Drive Specifications
Optical Drive DVD Super Multi Burner
Supplemental Drive
Capacity 4-in-1
Supplemental Drive Type Media Reader
Media Types Secure Digital (SD)
Memory Stick PRO
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Memory Stick (MS)
Audio Specifications
Audio Description Integrated Audio
Media Ports
USB Ports (Total) 1 – USB 3.0
1 – USB 2.0
LAN Ports 1
Audio Out Jacks 1
Microphone Jacks 1
VGA Ports 1
HDMI Ports 1
Communications
Communications Description Integrated LAN
Integrated Wireless LAN
Interface Type RJ-45
802.11b/g/n Wireless Networking
Data Transfer Rate 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet LAN
Protocols 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Dimensions
Width 15.12"
Height 1.4"
Depth 10.12"
Weight 5.72 lbs
Mouse Specifications
Mouse Type Touch Pad
Battery
Battery Type 4-Cell Lithium-ion
Color
Color Black
Specification Notes
Specification Notes [6] To provide the most accurate specifications, the specifications listed are base upon information provided by the vendor.
Webcam
Integrated Webcam Yes
Webcam Resolution 0.3MP

New Ultra Desktop PC for Sale in St. Louis

Speical Sale Hours: Saturday Aug. 4, 2012 10am – 6pm

New Ultra Desktop PC for Sale in St. Louis, MO

Posted by South City Computer

New Ultra Desktop PC for Sale in St. Louis

Ivanhoe Computers now sell the New Ultra Horizon Destkop PC. This USA-Made computer is a great back-to-school computer for a student, an economical home PC for the family on a budget, or can work as a functional office computer for a business.  The Ultra Horizon has a huge storage capability and comes standard with a 500 GB hardrive.  With the Intel® Pentium® G360 Quad Core 64-bit processor this computer barrels through heavy software applications and large processor loads with very little lag-time.  With the 4GB of RAM this computer can keep up with your multitasking as it allows you the freedom to be able to use multiple computer software applications all at once.  The Ultra Horizon Desktop PC (SYX-6040) comes installed with Microsoft® Windows® 7 that is ready for Microsoft® Windows® 8.  You can have peace-of-mind with the 1 year warranty that comes standard with this great personal computer.  The Ultra Horizon PC also has the option to upgrade many of the standard peripherals such as upgrading to a larger Terabyte hardrive, or installing more RAM so you can do more.  Buying the Ultra Horizon PC from Ivanhoe Computers is a smart choice for anybody looking to buy a New Computer in St. Louis, MO from a local small business that offers great support at reasonable prices.

How To Mount Mac HFS Read and Write with Ubuntu Linux

Posted by South City Computer

You can make it possible to mount a MAC HFS+ as Read and Write in Ubuntu Linux.

sudo apt-get install hfsplus

Then, use the -o force option to force the drive to mount:

sudo mount -o force /dev/sdX /your/mount/point

If the drive has been mounted automatically (as it should be on a desktop system like Ubuntu), you can enable remounting as writeable by:

sudo mount -o remount,force /mount/point

or

sudo mount -o remount,force /dev/sdx

Use mount -l to find which devices are already mounted on which mount points.

I used this to save data off of the mac hard drive

Data Recovery

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Hard drive

Time may be running out to save your data

Data loss can be an unfortunate fact of life, but often times it doesn’t have to be. Many people have family and friend pictures, important business, personal, or school documents, or an iTunes music collection that they do not want to lose but never backed up. After a virus or a hardware malfunction causes your computer to “crash”, you may think your data is lost, but often times it is just not accessible anymore.

At Ivanhoe Computers our expert technicians can use tools to recover most data loss. We will put the “lost” data on a DVD archive or an external hard drive. We can even scan the data to be sure none of the files are infected with a virus that would wreck havock on your next computer.

Sometimes hardrives stop functioning, usually after they make a clicking noise for a while. If you are hearing a clicking or ticking noise coming from your hard drive it is probably time to do a full backup so that you do not lose your data. Bring your computer to Ivanhoe Computers as soon as possible before your hard drive stops working completely and makes it nearly impossible to recover the data at a reasonable cost.

Computer Repair

Posted by South City Computer

South City Computer offers computer repair service for all makes and models of desktops, laptops, tablets, and phones including Apple Macs. South City computer technicians can offer expert computer support on Windows, Mac OS, Android, and Linux varients like Ubuntu and Debian operating systems.

A South City Computer technician can perform an expert diagnostic to troubleshoot your computer problem, and then give you advice on possible fixes and the costs associated with those fixes for your computer issue. A South City Computer technician will even let you know if it is time to “total” your computer (like you would total a car) when the price of the computer repair exceeds the worth or total replacement value of your computer, tablet, or phone. You can think of us much like auto mechanics.

Some typical computer repair services offered at South City Computer.

Hard Drive Data Recovery
Hard Drive Replacement
Operating System Recovery
Operating System Reinstall
Virus Removal
Malware Removal
Slow Computer
Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) issues
Windows Errors
Windows boot issues
Hardware Upgrades
Hardware Replacement
Power supply replacement
Motherboard replacement
Laptop DC Jack repair
Broken and Cracked Laptop Screen Repair
Laptop Keyboard replacements
Broken and Cracked Smart Phone Screen Repair (Apple iPhone and Android)
Broken or Cracked Tablet Screen Repair (Apple iPad)
Corrupt or Missing Driver issues
Internet Connection Issues
Wifi Issues
Proxy Server Issues

South City Computer offers desktop repair and laptop repair services to the Greater St. Louis region including St. Louis City, St. Louis County, Metro East Illinois, and even the West Plex. South City Computer is conviently located in Southwest St. Louis City near Interstate 44 and Jamieson exit as well as the Aresenal exit. South City Computer is centrally located near Maplewood, Shrewsbury, Webster Groves, Kirkwood, Afton, and St. Louis City.

If you are having trouble with your computer and need expert advice, bring it to South City Computer today! Contact South City Computer to get started on your computer repair today.

Many computer problems arrise from hardware malfunction and failures, mainly power supplies, motherboards, and hard drives.

Sometimes software can play a role in computer malfunctions causing limited functionality, freezing ups, black screen with blinking cursor, or even the imfamous blue screen of death. Oftentimes software issues result from an incorrect or missing hardware driver. Other software problems can result from incorrect path linking do to a malfunction of the programs installer. Software can also malfunction do to computer viruses, trojans, and worms, making the computer operating system malfunction, perform slowly, or have limited or no functionality at all. Your computer may run slow if you have multiple programs running at the same time, or you are running processor intensive software applications usually associated with graphics, audio and video production, and it may be time to upgrade your RAM or “memory”. Software and hardware can also require upgrades of video cards and power supplies. We can repair most computer software problems, replace and upgrade hardware, and remove viruses from computers without affecting the rest of the computer or any data loss.

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