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Perhaps it is because we felt a brotherhood with our former Massachusetts state-mate, Maine, that A+ Mobile PC Doctors chose to extend services to include Maine computer repair. (U.S. History Factoid of the Day: Maine was once a part of Massachusetts — a bit illogical in the geography department, if I do say so myself.)

Live in Maine? Travelling to Maine? Got friends in Maine? A+ Mobile PC Doctors is the simple solution for onsite computer repair in Maine, virus removal in Maine, computer networking in Maine, and just about anything else IT-related. Call us at 1-617-723-1986 to speak directly with an experienced computer repair technician about your computer repair needs. We have computer repair technicians operating in the following Maine locations:

Augusta Computer Repair
Bangor Computer Repair
Bath Computer Repair
Freeport Computer Repair
Lewiston Computer Repair
Lisbon Falls Computer Repair
Maine (ME) Computer Repair
Portland Computer Repair
Scarborough Computer Repair
Waterville Computer Repair
Westbrook Computer Repair
Wiscasset Computer Repair

For speedy computer repair, contact A+ Mobile PC Doctors today at 1-617-723-1986. We’ll have your laptop or desktop computer back on its feet in no time!


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A+ Mobile PC Doctors, a leader in the Boston computer repair and technology services industry serving both residential and commercial customers, is excited to announce the grand opening of our new Boston computer repair and networking shop at 316 Newbury Street, 2nd floor in Back Bay Boston, MA right above Steve’s Cafe on the corner of Newbury and Hereford!

One of the things that sets A+ Mobile PC Doctors apart in terms of computer repair in Boston is that we offer efficient onsite computer repair services as well as networking, low-voltage (structure) cabling and telecom services in and around all of eastern MA, and in select other areas around the country. From this new computer lab, “A+ Mobile” Computer Repair & Networking (as they sometimes call themselves) will work with residential and commercial customers on a wide variety of IT and communications projects both big and small. Since 2002 A+ Mobile have gained a reputation as being a top computer repair company in the Boston area and New England, serving both residential and business customers with equal enthusiasm.

Do you have a hunch that something is wrong with your computer, perhaps a computer virus or malware issue but you don’t know where to start? Speak to a technician today by calling 1 (617) 723-1986. Perhaps we can diagnose the problem over the phone, then arrange to pick up your laptop or schedule an onsite computer repair visit.

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Visit A+ Mobile PC Doctors on the web, where you can read up on some helpful computer security tips. Below is a list of our services and the big brand names that we repair regularly:

Residential Services

Commercial Services

  • Telecom Services
  • IT Outsourcing
  • Onsite Computer & Networking Support
  • Remote Support & Network Administration
  • Data Backup
  • Data Recovery
  • Data Storage
  • Helpdesk Setup and Configuration
  • Firewall Installation
  • Security Software & Hardware Systems
  • LAN/WAN Setup and Configuration
  • Server and Workstation Setup and Upgrades
  • Exchange Server Configuration
Laptop Computer Repairs

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A+ Mobile PC Doctors has been in business since 2002, and is a BBB accredited business. Over eight years in the computer repair business has gained us a reputation with our customers for being an affordable, local computer repair company in Boston. From the minute we pick up the phone to answer your call, your computer problems are in the hands of caring, patient, experienced computer technicians. Visit the A+ Mobile PC Doctors website today or call at 1 (617) 723-1986 to see what we can do for you!

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Even though you might be aware of the consequences of being the victim of an online security breach, your kids could be clueless. Chances are, they might have little to lose, because what kid really has a bank account, credit card, or hundreds of documents that could be lost due to a virus or hack? But think about it. Because you probably use the same computer, your child’s actions could be putting all of your personal files at risk. Here are a few things you can do to safeguard the family computer.

1. Brainstorm a hard-to-crack password. A recent news article revealed the easiest passwords to hack — among them “123456,” “Password,” “abc123,” and “Princess.” Ask your kids what their passwords are, and if they seem obvious, come up with a better 6-letter code.

2. Warn them about phishing. Ask if they’ve ever gotten a pop-up message or email asking for their name, address, phone number, or other personal information. If they have or if they do, forward phishing emails to spam@uce.gov and to the company, bank, or organization impersonated in the phishing email.

3. Update security software regularly. Hackers take advantage of browsers and operating systems that are behind on security updates.

If you find yourself wondering if your computer has a virus, call A+ Mobile PC Doctors to speak with a technician. We perform on-site computer repair and remote computer repair in Boston and nationally, in addition to offering a laundry list of information technology services. Visit us on the web or call us at (617) 723-1986 today.


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Hackers have turned to Twitter to spread malicious websites over the Internet, which could put your computer at risk for getting a virus.

Because Tweets are limited to 140 characters, many Twitter users convert their links to a shorter URL with the use of websites such as http://url4t.com/. This turns even the most universally recognized URL, Google.com, into the unrecognizable short link http://url4t.com/_5C. Hackers have taken advantage of this feature by creating Twitter accounts solely for the purpose of marketing malicious websites.

Before you click on a link within a Tweet, make sure you know that the account is legitimate. Better yet, avoid clicking short links from Twitter accounts that you do not follow. Also, use precaution when clicking on links within ReTweets — hackers often search for legitimate tweets and then ReTweet them with a different, malicious URL. For more tips regarding Twitter security, you can follow Spam at http://twitter.com/spam.

Naturally, the best underlying defense against computer viruses is installing (and frequently updating) a security system on your computer. Not all computer security software is created equal, so consider getting advice from someone you know about which to purchase. After years of virus removal experience, A+ Mobile PC Doctors has found that AVG Internet Security 9.0 outperforms all other brands of Internet security systems. If you find that your laptop has indeed contracted a virus, don’t hesitate to contact A+ Mobile PC Doctors, an experienced Boston computer repair company. Outside of Massachusetts, we are also offer national computer repair services for commercial and residential clients.


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If you think installing an anti-virus software is more than enough, you are wrong. You have to take several precautions to avoid viruses. Following are some tips that will help prevent viruses from affecting your system.

- Do not download files from any website.

- Use authentic software only.

- Update your anti-virus software regularly.

- Use an anti-spyware software.

- Install a firewall.

- Do not click random links that are sent in e-mails.

- Do not open attachments that are not from a trusted source.

- Do not open attachment files that have the following extensions: .pif, .scr, .exe, and .com.

- Scan files that you download from the internet, through e-mails or otherwise.

- Update your operating system regularly.

- Back-up your data on a regular basis.

- Get a periodic check done by computer experts.

If you computer gets affected by viruses, ask the computer experts for virus removal.


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