You’re searching for a file, and your file explorer goes blank. This is annoying, but something you’re used to. It slows you down a minute or two, and you implement a workaround to get what you need.
These little system quirks that crop up as computers age can be more of a problem than you think. Many people suffer with these because they’re afraid of what a repair bill will cost.
At Tech Help Services, we understand that money can be tight. But we also think that shouldn’t keep you from enjoying your computer as it’s meant to perform. That’s why we offer an affordable flat rate for computer repairs and laptop repairs in our Dunkirk, NY shop.
For just $99 (for most problems), you can be free of frustration. Why suffer on a daily basis when help is a quick call or email away?
Plus, that “quirky” PC could be costing you more than you think. Something that seems like a little problem can actually be a symptom of a much bigger issue. You can also lose hours of valuable work time when adding up all your workarounds.
What’s That Problematic PC Costing You?
The longer you wait to get a computer issue fixed, the more you can lose. Here are some of the ways that not fixing your system can cost you more than the repair cost.
Productivity Time
Whether you work as a freelancer or work as a company employee, you likely rely on your computer for part or nearly all of your work. While 30 seconds here and two minutes there may not seem like much. Those minutes add up when you’re working on a problematic system all day.
In a workforce productivity study by Robert Half Technology, it was found that the average US office worker loses 22 minutes per day due to computer issues. That adds up to about 1.8 hours per week.
For a freelance designer making $30/hour, that would end up costing them about $216 per month, due to lost productivity time. Likely much more than the cost of getting their PC fixed.
Valuable Data
As a user with a finicky system, you may just know things aren’t working as they should. But if you don’t have a professional IT tech look at your system, you may not know why.
The underlying reason could be an impending hard drive crash. Left untreated, this could mean that you suffer major data loss when your computer completely crashes.
Another way that an unexpected system crash could cost you is if it takes out your cloud files as well. Certain services sync from devices to the cloud. If all the files on the device are deleted, without protections in place, the cloud files could be wiped out too.
Data Breach/Theft
That weird behavior that makes you need to reboot your system from time to time, may be a virus or other type of malware. In many cases, malware doesn’t introduce itself, instead, it infects your system silently. You may notice odd system behavior that you just chalk up to age problems or a bad update.
The longer a problem goes unchecked, the more of your data can be stolen. Some of the common types of malware hackers use are:
- Banking trojans
- Ransomware
- Viruses
- Worms
- Spyware
- Adware
Often, malware can be in stealth mode for months. This is on purpose. Hackers often try to wait out any backups, so if you try to restore from a backup, it too will be infected.
If you notice any strange behavior, you should bring your PC in to be repaired. We may find that your system is infected with malware and that you need a virus removal right away.
Daily Frustration
Stress is known to have multiple harmful effects on the body. When you’re yelling at your computer throughout the day, it also puts you in a bad mood. Your family and colleagues most likely notice.
That broken computer could be increasing your stress level regularly, which over time can have multiple negative impacts.
System Longevity
If you let computer issues go too long without being checked, it can mean replacing your PC before you should have to. Computers are a big investment for most people. If you must replace it sooner than you thought, that impacts your return on investment.
Leaving problems lurking and not getting them fixed, can cause your system to fail much sooner than it needs to.
Stop Struggling & Get Your PC Fixed for Just $99 (for most issues)
With our low flat-rate pricing for computer repairs, there’s no reason to suffer with computer issues anymore. Most problems can be fixed for that flat rate. We charge just $99 + tax, and hardware if your repair requires parts.
Give us a call today at 716-203-1366 or reach out online to schedule a diagnostic.