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Glospey Computers - Home Theater Setup

12/17/2018

Glospey Computers is happy to announce that we will be offering Home Theater setup / installation services. When it comes to experiencing movies and tv shows, sound can play as much of a role as picture quality. A good pair of speakers can provide immersion, enhance the clarity and audibility of voices, background noises, and more.

Modern TV's can display spectacular detail but often lack substance when it comes to the built-in speakers. If you want to have the most immersive film experience possible at home, a set of dedicated speakers is a must. Whether you want a compact sound bar for your TV, a full-blown surround system for theater-level immersion, or a pair of bookshelf speakers for crystal-clear music in an office or bedroom - Glospey Computers is "hear" to help! Let us provide you with options for all of your HiFi needs. We can assist with sourcing, installing, and configuring your new speakers so that you can simply enjoy the experience.

December 2018 - Holiday Sale

12/17/2018

Newsletter - December 2018

Glospey Computers is happy to announce our 2018 Winter Sale!

We all rely on technology to comminucate, do business, and organize. Especially around the holidays, we rely on our tools to help coordinate family gatherings, shop online, and schedule this busy season's activities. When our technology misbehaves or gives out it can create stress, slow productivity, and cause frustration. In times like these, it helps to have someone you can rely on to get you back up and running. This year, give the gift of Peace of Mind to someone you know.

With multiple tiers of service ranging from basic remote support to professionally managed security solutions, Glospey Computers Peace of Mind packages make a great gift. From instruction to diagnostics and repair, Glospey Computers is open 7 days a week and we are here to help with all your technological needs.

Between December 12th and January 31st, 2019, Glospey Computers will be offering 10% off of any of our Peace of Mind plans as well as a free month of service with every year subscription. This includes our existing PoM packages for those who would like to extend their coverage.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Glospey Computers!
- Tim and the GC team

Black Friday Sale - November 2018

11/13/2018

Newsletter - November 2018

We have some exciting information for the coming weeks: Our anniversary hardware sale was a success, with many taking advantage of our reduced pricing to upgrade their systems. We know that such a sale can be tempting, but not always well-timed for those considering hardware upgrades. Consequently, we have decided to bring back our pricing specials in the 2018 Black Friday Sale!

November 23rd through the 26th, Glospey Computers will be offering $75 off of all setups on new machines purchased through us. Additionally, we will be taking 10% off of all peripheral purchased with a computer. If your computers are getting long in the tooth, your keyboards are well-worn, or if you want to boost productivity with upgraded monitors, Glospey Computers has you covered. Contact us to learn more about upgrading your technology solutions.

Additionally, several of our customers have reached out to ask if our recent move has affected our coverage area. The answer to this is absolutely not. Glospey Computers recent move to Bristol has brought with it a host of new contacts and connections, and we are excited to continue growing our network of partners in the Ocean State. We are available 24/7 and will continue to serve our southern Rhode Island base while welcoming new clients state-wide.

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Glospey Computers!
- Tim and the GC team

Celebrating Our Birthday

9/24/2018

Happy September, folks! We're celebrating Glospey Computers' birthday with a special for YOU! This year we are sharing the happiness with $50 off setup labor with the purchase of a new computer from us between October 1-15. If you've been procrastinating, now is the time to get a new computer!

Also, because the environment is something we celebrate every day, we are happy to announce that we've gone MORE green! We are now using electricity exclusively generated by wind power.

Thank you to all of our patrons! We wouldn't be celebrating this birthday without you!

-Tim and the Glospey team

Peace of Mind Packages and More Updates

8/30/2018

It has been one of the busier summers for us here are Glospey Computers. As we announced in the last update, we have moved to a new location. Along with this move, we have a new office phone number. If you have saved the number in your contacts, please update it to our new number 401-552-5757. We also have a new employee, Phil. He will be with us on Mondays and Tuesdays.
We have updated our Peace of Mind Packages. See details below.
We also offer a Home Starter package for $45 a year to our residential clients only, not home offices. Remote support on this plan is as-needed (no included time, maintenance, etc).
See you in September!

Glospey New Location and Other Changes

7/25/2018

We are pleased to announce that Glospey Computers is now located in the historic seaside town known for its annual Fourth of July parade. That’s right..Glospey has made the move to Bristol.
Our new address is Glospey Computers 3 Siegel St Bristol, RI 02809. Besides this change, everything else is the same. We will continue to serve the entire state of Rhode Island with the same service that our customers have come to know and expect.

Another transition for Glospey is the departure of our sales representative Brian St. Germain. We wish him well on his new ventures! If you were working with him in the past, please address all sales inquiries to Tim.

We are looking forward to this half of the year and continuing to provide the absolute highest quality service and to bring to you the most timely information that can help keep your computers and networks safe.

Glospey Peace of Mind Packages

2/23/2018

Since the start of 2018, we have been thinking of ways to improve our service and offerings to clients. We have some great new options to introduce! After listening to our customers needs and getting feedback about their wants and needs, we created our new Peace of Mind Packages. With four levels of service to choose from, our customers can choose their custom service experience depending on their unique needs and budgets.
No matter which level you choose, there are built-in discounts to our already great rates!
With our business-level packages, real time monitoring with remote support and monthly maintenance are included. This will keep our customers focused on their businesses as we take care of any computer-related needs that arise (and that’s why we call them Peace of Mind Packages!)
Take a look at our packages below and, if you find we can be the right fit for you, call us to get started!

Setting The Stage For Security

1/19/2018

Ok, folks, holidays are over! Was implementing the proper network and computer security measures on your New Year’s resolution list? First, if they were: Well done! Second, if you haven’t done anything to get started, there is still time to make 2018 a safe year!
We are going to repeat ourselves when we offer one of the simplest reminders we have:
Change your passwords once per quarter. Easy-peasy.
Some other tips that can help you be safe include:
-If you own a business that offers WiFi to guests, clients, or employees, make sure that it is separated from your business's network and/or WiFi. This is not really a matter of trust, as the person you're granting access to is most likely not malicious or nefarious. However, a compromised device on your network (such as an employee's phone or laptop that was infected at home) can compromise the network.
But what if someone wishing to get on the network does have bad intentions? If this is the case, using the same network with the same passwords as employees can open the door to a whole host of bad things
   -stealing credit card data of customers if you process them over the same connection
   -virus infection of private computers
   -stealing private employee information
To combat these potential problems, we recommend that guests be provided with a completely separate WiFi that is not connected to your private network. This will help protect your network and any devices that are connected to it. We can help you set up a segregated WiFi network.
-Be sure that your Windows updates are running and installed. Recently, new vulnerabilities to security were announced that are called “Meltdown” and “Spectre”. Sensitive data, passwords, crypto-keys can all be stolen from machine memory.
Windows has released updates and patches that will address these issues.
Also, we are going to give some no-brainer advice when it comes to the Windows updates. Don’t disable them. There is a way to do so (we aren’t going to share how!) but it is better to let the new updates and security plugins download, install, and protect your computer.
Contact us (401) 787-5297 with your own security questions and to find out more about our contract services. We provide 24/7 service to our customers, but our regular hours as of January 2 are now Monday through Friday 9AM to 6PM.

Glospey Computers: Our Year in Review

12/4/2017

2017 has been a very busy year for us! As we end this year, we are so thankful that we have grown and worked with so many incredible clients and businesses. Our passion is service and we have been able to work at solving problems for our valued clients. We value all of the referrals that are sent to us, also.
One of the biggest takeaways this year has been the need to take proper precautions with the security of our data. With the instances of ransomware taking both business and personal files and data hostage, vigilance is key. We know we say it a lot, but the ways to keep safe are to take simple precautions!

Don't download attachments you aren't expecting, especially from unknown senders.
Create strong passwords and change them quarterly.
Use password-protected wi-fi networks

Also, as we end the year, this seems to be a perfect time to remind everyone to take some time to backup your system files. If you’re wondering where to start, we can help you. We also offer maintenance contracts to keep you on the right path moving forward. Our basic Maintenance contracts include:

Windows updates
Antivirus updates and scans
Updates to other installed software such as browser, Java, Adobe flash, Adobe Reader
Check system logs for errors that need to be addressed
When applicable, verify that backups are current
Optional upgrades include real-time* monitoring, managed anti-virus, and cloud backup.

We always like to remind our clients (or would be clients!) that there is no problem that is too small to ask about. Call us with any questions! We are always happy to help.

In 2018, Glospey Computers will be changing our business hours. Starting on January 2, our hours will be changing to Monday through Friday 9AM to 6PM. We will continue to provide 24/7 support; we are only reducing our regular hours.

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! Thank you to all for making our 2017 a great year and here’s to 2018!

The Complete Holiday Gift Includes The Proper Protection

11/20/2017

Did you get your loved one a new laptop for Christmas?
Why chance giving them an incomplete gift? Be sure that the tech you gift this season is out-of-the-box ready with the proper antivirus, firewalls, and security.
We don’t like to sound gloomy, but anything that is connected to the internet is at risk of being infected with some pretty nasty stuff that hackers have cooked up. Especially if you have made your home a ‘smarthome’ with heat, music, or tv controlled by a device that connects to your laptop, you may unwittingly be inviting access to your network and the sensitive information that is on your computer.
One of the biggest pieces of advice we can give to everyone (pretty much all year, not just during the holidays) is to make sure that you connect to the internet using a router that is password protected and secure. Unsecured network use is inviting the bad guys right into the system. If you are purchasing a laptop for student or for your non-tech-savvy parents or grandparents, then an extra could be to gift them with a good wifi router. And, if you need to set up accounts or passwords for them in an unsecure environment before hooking up a new router, using your cellular service to access the internet should be a safe choice. Also, if an older router is being used, it should be a replaced with a new one.
Make sure that new laptops have the right antivirus protection. We are always available to advise you and give you recommendations on the best current software to keep viruses at bay. .
Setting up accounts with strong passwords is a HUGE defense against the dark artists known as hackers. We think it goes without saying that we suggest not using ‘password’ or ‘1234’ as your password. Passwords should be a combination of letters, numbers, symbols and upper and lower case letters. If you are worried about keeping track of passwords...a nice notebook is the perfect low-tech solution to keep organized.
Once the new laptop or device has been unboxed, be sure that needed device updates are installed right away. These updates will more than likely include security patches that will address new problems that have arisen since device manufacture.
Want us to handle the installing of the antivirus or other safety measures discussed here? No job is too small for Glospey. Give us a call so that we can help make your holiday a happy, hacker-free one!

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