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Are you an expert on retro games?
Are you an expert on retro games?
Tis th season for fun! We found this quiz.. see how you fare? Then.. come on over The Retro Gamer and see how many of these consoles we have. We have many of them, either for sale or in our 2nd floor computer/video game museum at The Retro Gamer.
Enjoy !
http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/video-game-console-quiz.htm?mkcpgn=i600000621&utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=hs…
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Video Gaming in 1985
Video Gaming in 1985
Yes we do love retro games.. we got them, we play them and we sell them! The Retro Gamer, in Canton, North Carolina and Fremont, Michigan have consoles, games and accessories that will jingle that memory. Wikipedia says this about video gaming in 1985: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1985_in_video_gaming
No uploads, no system software upgrades, no scratched discs, only a few buttons on the…
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Windows 10 !! I want 7 back ~
Windows 10 !! I want 7 back ~
Well, we have had Windows 10 for a few months. We, at @ Home Computer Services, were very excited about it when it first launched. Since then, @ Home Computer Services has seen an array of issues with the operating system. What do you do? Windows 8 and 8.1 were both harder to navigate and less stable; Windows 10 has some neat new features but has more software issues. What do you do?
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Do I really need Windows Updates?
Do I really need Windows Updates?
” Do not turn off your computer. Windows is installing updates.” Depending on which OS you use, this could take a while OR it often changes the configuration of your software. Do you need the updates? @ Home Computer Services does get asked this question. This article says YES! http://www.howtogeek.com/202038/why-you-need-to-install-windows-updates-automatically/
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Happy Birthday Mario!!!
Yes.. Super Mario is celebrating 30 years! How many versions of Mario has their been? LOTS and lots ! Check out http://supermario.nintendo.com/#/ for a well done tribute to him and his friends.
You can watch the Super Mario TV show at https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=2&v=ctvW3eBcSqg
CNN even has the five best moments ~ http://www.cnn.com/2015/09/13/tech/super-mario-bros-30th-feat/
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Windows 10... here is some advice.
Windows 10… here is some advice.
Well, we have it ~ Windows 10. Something else besides Windows 8! For a limited window of time, you can download Windows 10 ! Do you say GREAT? We do, with some exceptions. @ Home Computer Services has been busy helping folks navigate their free ” upgrade.” Canton, North Carolina and Fremont, MI have both seen customers that have had issues with their upgrade. We have been able to help them…
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Retron 5 has arrived! To add to our retro gaming inventory ~ we welcome the Retron 5! We have two models at our Canton, North Carolina ~ just waiting for you to come and take a look.
Windows 10 coming soon!
Windows 10 coming soon!
Microsoft users ~ here comes Windows 10 ! What?? Wait.. what about Windows 8? And where is Windows 9? Well, we have many customers that struggle with the interface and have moved their new PC and Laptops back to Windows 7 ~ at our Canton, NC and Fremont, MI locations. @ Home Computer Services will be waiting, like the rest of you, to see what has changed.
We found this article very helpful…
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SNES favorites!
Super Nintendo ~ one our top selling retro gaming consoles and games, we sell at The Retro Gamer. Here is a fun article that lists 30 of the top selling SNES games. Now, we do not know if you HAVE to play these games before you die ~ but we bet you will have fun!
http://whatculture.com/gallery/30-classic-snes-games-you-must-play-before-you-die
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Adware, spyware, infections.. oh my!
Adware, spyware, infections.. oh my!
You hear about computer infections. Adware, spyware, malware, trojans, and the list goes on. We see all of the mentioned at @ Home Computer Services. These can all cause problems of some sort. Some of the computer infections are really big problems and some are not. Either way, both of our locations ~ Fremont, MI and Canton, NC can help you protect your PC. We can also help clean up your PC if it…
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How to clean a N64 game The Retro Gamer, of Canton, North Carolina and Fremont, Michigan LOVE our retro console systems. We only take in clean, working and odor free consoles, controllers and accessories.
Improving your PC's performance
Improving your PC’s performance
Is your PC or laptop a little sluggish? Slow to start or move through programs? @ Home Computer Services has a fix for you! The article by PCmag.com has a great comparison of a solid state hard drive and hard disk drive. Both of our locations, Canton, North Carolina and Fremont, Michigan can help you decide if the solid state hard drive would help your PC or laptop performance.
Take a look at…
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GameStop going retro?
If you are a gamer, I bet you have kept an eye on the recent announcements from GameStop. They are getting back into the retro world ~ hmmmm.. how is that going to work? This article is a good, to the point explanation: http://www.cinemablend.com/games/GameStop-Resurrecting-Retro-Game-Console-Trade-Ins-71350.html
Here at The Retro Gamer ~ we love the fact that you can touch, browse and check…
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Computer Care and Maintenance
Computer Care and Maintenance
You use it all the time, may have spent a lot of money to get what you want.. and want to keep it ! How do you prolong the life of your PC or laptop? You take care of it ~ and we are going to give you some ideas on how to do that. When customers come into @ Home Computer Services, at our Canton, North Carolina location or Fremont, Michigan location ~ we see all kinds of things. @ Home Computer…
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Mario ~ on your iPhone???
Mario ~ on your iPhone???
Yes, say it is not so, but it is. This week there were lots of twittering, facebooking and announcing of this move. First thought I had was, ” what are the retro gamers going to think about this?” Many of our gamers come in with their smart phones and snap pictures of our inventory or Computer/Video Game museum for their friends to see. I am thinking those folks may be happy with this retro…
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Did I just get hacked?
Recently @ Home Computer Services has had customers that have been hacked. Customers picked up their phone, or responded to a message on their computer that something is wrong with their computer. The crook on the other end convinces the customer to allow them into their computer, by remote support. That my friends is the hack. They can install spyware, they can access your personal information…
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Happy 25th Birthday Super Mario 3 !!
Happy 25th Birthday Super Mario 3 !!
Take a deep breath and get ready to sing Happy Birthday to Super Mario 3 ! We at The Retro Gamer would like to wish him a happy 25th birthday. We often have Mario titles in our shop and we cannot keep them in stock ! Take a minute to read this article by Game Talk Universe ~ get a little history and appreciation for Mario.
http://gametalkuniverse.com/2015/02/12/super-mario-bros-3-25th-annive…
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