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File Genie Monthly Technology Surgery - The Kiosk

22/2/2022

File Genie will be holding a technology surgery at The Kiosk in Itter Park, Peterborough.

The Kiosk is a small cafe which is located in the heart of Itter Park. The Kiosk has become a great meeting place for everyone and their dogs, in the local community and beyond. The Kiosk serves freshly made to order food and has a variety of food and drinks.

File Genie is offering a great chance to meet and chat about your tech... a little bit of personal care. Maybe you are looking to buy a family member a new device for their birthday, looking for some back to school tech advice or upgrading one of your own for your small business. Get some valuable advice and pointers on looking after your devices... come and grab a drink with a trusty geek!

File Genie is established in the Peterborough area with many happy customers. Take a look at some of our reviews here >

Upcoming Technology Surgery Dates:

Thursday 10th March 2022
Thursday 14th April 2022
Thursday 12th May 2022
Thursday 9th June 2022
Thursday 14th July 2022
Thursday 11th August 2022

Commonly asked questions:

How can I back up my family photos in case my laptop goes wrong?
My Iphone is not charging, what should I do?
What can I do to improve my wifi signal?

The Kiosk
Itter Crescent
Walton
Peterborough
PE4 6SW

Get directions here: The Kiosk >

File Genie Technology Surgery - The Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop

10/2/2022

File Genie will be holding a Technology
Surgery at The Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop in Crowland, Peterborough.

The Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop is a vintage style tea room with a beautiful atmosphere, based in the centre of Crowland. You can enjoy conservatory dining and their main tea shop offers a warm inviting fire.

File Genie are offering a great chance to meet and chat about your tech... a little bit of personal care. Maybe you are looking to buy a family member a new device for their birthday, looking for some tech advice for you kids or upgrading one of your own computers for your small business. Get some valuable advice and pointers on looking after your devices, come and grab a drink with a trusty geek!

File Genie is established in the Peterborough area with many happy customers. Take a look at some of our reviews here >

Commonly asked questions:

Whats the best antivirus software?
Shall I upgrade to Windows 11?
My laptop won't start have I lost everything?

Upcoming Technology Surgery Dates:
• Thursday 26th May 2022 From 10am
• Thursday 30th June 2022 From 10am
• Thursday 28th July 2022 From 10am
• Thursday 25th August 2022 From 10am
• Thursday 29th September 2022 From 10am
• Thursday 27th October 2022 From 10am
• Thursday 24th November 2022 From 10am

The Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop
6 North St
Crowland
Peterborough
PE6 0EF

Get directions here: The Old Copper Kettle Tea Shop >

Show Your Computer Some Love

10/2/2022

February is often seen as the month of love, making it the perfect time to show your pc or laptop how much you care with some simple maintenance.

We’ve put together a handy list of quick and simple things you can do that will leave your device looking tip top, feeling refreshed and loved and hopefully running faster and more reliably for you!

Clear your Desktop- If you often save random files and downloads to your desktop so you can see them but then forget to move them, delete them or back them up. Then now is a good time to get on top of it. Delete unwanted files and downloads then make some new folders and archive the rest of the files into the appropriate ones. Be sure to then move those folders off your desktop to a suitable location.
Delete Emails- If you currently have 100’s (dare we say 1000’s) of emails sitting in your Inbox then now is definitely a good time to get rid of some or at least organise them into relevant folders. Check out this handy guide to attain the elusive Inbox Zero! Once you’ve got a bit of a handle on things try to stay on top of your inbox by addressing them as they come in and either responding or deleting as appropriate.
Delete/Uninstall Unused Apps- Remove any apps you downloaded that you no longer use or need but take care when removing software that you don’t recognise as it may be important for the running of your operating system. When in doubt ask a professional for advice first!
Check for Viruses- Make sure you have up to date antivirus software installed and switched on! And check regularly for viruses. Try to run a weekly or bi-weekly virus scan as part of your maintenance routine.
Clean Your Hardware- Dusty air vents can cause real damage to your components so keep them dust free. Take care when dealing with laptop air vents and consider asking a professional for help and advice if you are at all unsure. Wipe over monitors or laptop screens with a lint free cloth and lens cleaning solution.
Backup your Data- Undoubtedly one of the most important tasks to do regularly. It’s worth remembering that while your hardware is relatively easy to replace, your valuable data is not. For most of us storing essential data to the cloud would be more than sufficient but if you run a small business we’d highly recommend storing your data to an external hard drive as well as the cloud.

If you follow these simple tips, you’ll soon have your computer running as efficiently as possible and it will hopefully continue to run smoothly.

As always, if you have any concerns about your tech or need some professional advice please get in touch.