You Can't Have Enough Computer Backup Files! It has always a good idea to make a computer backup of your information (and backup and backup) but now, more than ever, it is a necessity. A new RansomWare package called CryptoLocker will encrypt all of your personal files on your computer...
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Tom Clancy’s H.A.W.X. 2 for Xbox 360 – High and Mighty!
Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 for Xbox 360 Product Review This game is rated T for ages 13 and up. I thought that Tom Clancy's H.A.W.X. 2 was one of the best combat simulation video games I’ve ever played on the XBOX 360. I liked the fact that I could blast...
Looking for Laptop LCD Screen Replacement Service?
You've come to the right place! Mad Dog Computer Repair and Services can take care of your laptop LCD screen replacement problem. Your LCD screen replacement will be done by professionals who do this daily for all brands of laptops and netbooks. What are the symptoms of a broken or cracked...
The Trade-Off: Sacrificing Internet Security for Convenience and Privacy for Popularity
Every day when I look at the news I am bewildered by the contradictory nature of society. On one hand, we pay for things like LifeLock, Anti-Virus software, firewalls, encryption and software that makes us anonymous to provide Internet security for our information and to protect our privacy. We use paper...
What is Java and why do I need to install a Java update?
It is critical to keep your computer software up-to-date in order to protect your computer from as much malicious software (viruses, etc.) as possible and that includes putting in Java updates. What is Java? Java was first released by Sun Microsystems in 1995. It is a computer programming language and...
Motorola Droid Razr HD – It’s a good phone
Motorola Droid Razr HD Product Review I just purchased a new Motorola Razr HD (an Android based smartphone) to replace my aging LG Cosmos. I like my new phone much better than my old one, as I can use the Internet whenever I want, even when a local WiFi network isn't around. I...
Internet Explorer 10 Problems!
Having Internet Explorer 10 problems that won't allow you to access the internet properly? Mad Dog Computer has had many clients recently reporting severe problems using the Internet after the installation of Internet Explorer 10. If you have IE 10 and didn’t manually install IE 10, it was most likely automatically...
Services On The Go
[mp_row] [mp_span col="12"] Services On The Go: When, Where and How you need us, we’ll be there. Mad Dog Computer Repair and Services specializes in Services On The Go — when, where and how you need them. When — We offer early, late, and weekend appointments to meet your schedule. Where — Service at...
Microsoft Office 2013 Licensing Change Ties Office Suite to One Specific PC Forever
In an attempt get people to purchase their rent-as-you-go Office 365, Microsoft has changed its retail licenses for purchasers of Microsoft Office 2013. Microsoft confirmed that once a retail copy of Microsoft Office 2013 is installed on a PC and activated -- the process of entering a 25-character "key" to...
Heroes Over Europe for Xbox 360 – Blast ‘em out of the sky!
Heroes Over Europe for Xbox 360 Product Review This game is rated T for ages 13 and up. I thought that Heroes Over Europe was one of the best aerial combat games I’ve ever played. I liked the fact that I could blast planes right out of the sky, and...