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Guides from JCO Computers
Straight answers to the questions we hear most, written for our own customers.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Before you hand over a dead machine: a five-minute checklist
A little preparation gets you a faster diagnosis and a straighter answer at the counter.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Public Wi-Fi that actually holds up
A slow Wi-Fi complaint is rarely about the router alone.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Custom build or off-the-shelf?
The right answer depends on what you actually do with the machine, not on which one sounds more impressive.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
What a fixed-price IT plan actually covers
Managed IT means paying to keep things from breaking instead of paying after they already have.

September 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Your laptop won't turn on. Here's what actually happens next.
A dead laptop and a dead hard drive are two different things, and the difference decides whether your files come back.