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Fifty Arizona Second-Stage Businesses Honored as 2008 Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch- September 8, 2008

ASBA (Arizona Small Business Association), in collaboration with the Edward Lowe Foundation, announces the 2008 Comerica Bank Arizona Companies to Watch awardees. With more than 80,000 second-stage growth companies around the state, ASBA traveled to cities, statewide to share the opportunity to recognize Arizona companies on the fast track. More than 300 Arizona based companies were nominated for the chance to be selected as a 2008 Arizona Company to Watch.

Professional Software Partners, Inc. Announces Partnership with My Computer Works, Inc. to Provide On-line Computer Support to Seniors and Retirees in Central Florida- May 18, 2008

Professional Software Partners, in partnership with My Computer Works, Inc., will be offering the on-line computer support to Seniors and Retirees through its web site MySunCountry.com, a web-site designed by and for the Central Florida Retirement Community. The purpose of the web site is to provide content and links to information of interest to area seniors, retirees and those interested in retiring in Central Florida.

Computer Chores- April 15, 2008

If you've already scoured your closet and emptied your garage, you may think your spring cleaning is over.

Think again.

The same way you would give your house a once over, so should you purge your computer. Spring cleaning will help your computer run more efficiently, can help protect you from viruses, and offers also a good opportunity to protect important files.

Springtime Quick Fixes for Your PC- March 18, 2008

St. Patrick’s Day has arrived and Easter is just around the corner. Which for many people means the signs of Spring are here —leprechauns that get inside your PC and slow performance, hijack Web pages and cause all kinds of mischief. And then there are the dust bunnies that find their way into fan ports and under keyboards.

10 tips for traveling with your laptop- February 26, 2008

PHOENIX (AP) — If you're taking your laptop on an airplane, there are some steps you should take to keep your computer safe.

Here are 10 tips from Luke M. Ford, founder of My Computer Works, a provider of help desk and computer support services for businesses and consumers.

E-mail glitches top 2007 list of computer problems- February 13, 2008

E-mail woes top the list of problems reported by personal computer users last year, according to My Computer Works Inc.

The Scottsdale repair company created the list of top five computer bugs from its 20,000 service calls last year. Thirty-six percent related to e-mail.

Top 5 PC repair issues for 2007- February 12 , 2008

If you think you're the only one with e-mail configuration issues, you're not alone. That's the largest PC repair problems of last year, according to My Computer Works, which today released its list of the Top Five PC Repair Problems for 2007.

Bugs On Parade: Presenting the Top Five PC Repair Problems for 2007- February 12 , 2008

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - Glitches, hitches, gremlins—whatever term you prefer, PC bugs are the bane of every computer user. If you’re suffering from applications that take forever to open, a printer that won’t print, or unrelenting Internet pop-ups, you’re not alone.

'Virtual amenities' Available to Retirees - November 24, 2007

If you live in two northwest Del Webb communities, you soon will be able to arrange through your community intranet service to get real technical support when you need it.

Help will be offered to residents of Sun City Festival in Buckeye and Corte Bella in Sun City West, and is being discussed as a possibility in Surprise's Sun City Grand. Pulte Homes has given residents information about the paid service.

My Computer Works Partners With Pulte To Offer Residents Unique Lifestyle Enhancements - November 6, 2007

My Computer Works, Inc., a leading provider of help desk and personal computer support services for thousands of small businesses and home consumers nationwide, today announced a partnership agreement with Pulte Homes, Inc., a FORTUNE 200 company with operations in 51 markets and 26 states.

Green Valley - Phoenix Magazine - November 2007

My Computer Works - The computer technicians here work from home every day. Luke Ford, the owner, says the policy reduces vehicle emissions, improves employee morale and saves money, a value that is passed along to clients.

Remote PC Repair, Part 2: Comparing the Possibilities - November 6, 2007

Consumers and SOHO users seeking a remote PC repair service can easily find a bevy of choices by plugging the term "remote PC repair" into any Internet search engine. Be aware, though, that not all remote PC repair Web sites operate the same way. They charge a wide range of prices, and all do not offer the same service solutions and guarantees of satisfaction.

Remote PC Repair, Part 1: The Warranty Alternative Tools, Services Catch Attention - October 30, 2007

Online support, or remote computer repair, offers consumers the ability to have a computer technician resolve their computer issues across the Internet. There are many companies that offer these services. The biggest differences tend to be in terms of support, hours of operation and price. A consumer with an ailing computer contacts the repair service either by phone or through the company's Web site.

New Tools, Services Catch Attention - October 18, 2007

A Scottsdale, Ariz.-based outfit called My Computer Works sells a kind of virtual help desk. If you have a Windows-based PC and a broadband connection and you've gotten into trouble with viruses or a slow-running machine, these folks will help out. Like an in-house IT help desk, you can call with a question about software, or seek help if your machine freezes up.

Top 10 Reasons Your Internet Connection Is Slow

We all know the drill: you open your Internet connection expecting a quick start-up … after all, you do have high-speed access. Unfortunately, today it is at a snail’s pace. Frustration sets in, and you automatically blame your Internet service provider, but wait…they may not be the one at fault. Check out the list below for other reasons you might be experiencing problems with the Internet.

Local Company Plans To Save 36,500 Gallons of Gas A Year - April 27, 2007

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona – As gas prices continue to soar, a Scottsdale-based company called My Computer Works is fighting back. The founder of My Computer Works, Luke Ford, has built a culture of technicians that will continually go the “extra mile” to ensure his customers are receiving the best service possible. However, this does not include his technicians “driving” the extra miles all over the valley to deliver such a service.

12 News Today - My Computer Works! - April 16, 2007

Use as directed! That's the message mycomputerworks.com wants to get out about myspace.com. "I have seen a single click basically pop up so many ads," says Matt Bauer, "you just sit there and watch the fireworks." He's a technician for mycomputerworks.com and says he's seen family computer suffer serious consequences because people don't know what to do to protect themselves when they use the site.

Scottsdale Airpark News - Your Personal Help Desk - September 8, 2006

You’re working late with a last minute deadline and your computer freezes; you’re sending an important e-mail and it just won’t leave your outbox; or you’re printing off the charts for your sales meeting scheduled to begin in 10 minutes and the printer won’t print... My Computer Works can help!

Arizona Republic - Firm keeps your PC running - March 09, 2006

For $20 a month, Ford's staff of 13 technicians are available 14 hours a day to keep PCs running smoothly. His staff services small businesses for $100 a month, compared with the $100-an-hour fees common among some tech companies....

Scottsdale Start-Up Goes National With Marketing Partnership

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (April 23, 2007) – My Computer Works is teaming up with major media player, Apex Media, to launch a nationwide television and radio marketing campaign. Over the last two years My Computer Works has focused on attaining thousands of customers in the Arizona marketplace. Through referrals and a joint venture with Costco Business Center, they have grown to cover 32 states. “I believe this partnership will bring our local business to the next level and we are eager to witness the results of this long-awaited campaign,” states CEO of My Computer Works, Luke Ford. My Computer Works’ partnership with Apex Media will facilitate the placement of its computer support campaign to be viewed in millions of homes throughout the country. Dennis Hart, president of Apex Media expresses, “My Computer Works is the next generation of computer help and we are excited to partner with a company that displays such a vision for how computers will be supported in the future.” The campaign is set to launch April 23, 2007.

Orbitel Offers Personal Computer Support to its Customers

Maricopa, Arizona (July 18, 2006) – Orbitel, in partnership with My Computer Works, Inc., announced it will offer a service to provide its customers immediate and unlimited personal computer support for a reduced cost. Orbitel, receiving a large number of computer support calls not applicable to their service, wanted to provide their customers access to high quality computer support and they have negotiated with My Computer Works to do so.

Three Simples Steps to Secure Your Wireless Router

With wireless fast becoming the easiest and most economical way to set up a home network, we get lots of questions about how to make sure it's secure. Here are some tips for securing your wireless router/access point and computers with wireless adapters. All of these can be accomplished through the web configuration you are walked through when you first set-up your router:

Scottsdale Business Allows its Employees to Telecommute Full-Time

SCOTTSDALE, Arizona (July 21, 2005) – My Computer Works, a Scottsdale company that provides small businesses and consumers instant help for nearly all computer software issues, has all of its technicians telecommuting full time.

Top Ten Reasons Your Internet Connection is Slow (And not one is your ISP!)

We all know the drill: you open your internet connection expecting a quick start-up…after all, you do have high-speed access. Unfortunately today it is at a snails pace. Frustration sets in, and you automatically blame your internet service provider, but wait…they may not be the one at fault. Check out the list below for other reasons you might be experiencing problems with the internet.

Identity Theft Through Internet Becoming An Epidemic

PHOENIX, Arizona (June 23, 2006) – Over nine million people will be victims of identity fraud totaling over $52 billion dollars this year. People use the internet to apply for loans, pay their credit card bills, and check bank balances daily. Unfortunately most are not educated on the best way to protect all of their personal information, leaving them vulnerable...

Watch Your Children Around...Your Computer?

PHOENIX, Arizona (June 27, 2006) – Internet savvy kids are taking the internet by storm. In this new technology age, most children are more computer literate than their parents. Unfortunately though, kids do not fully comprehend the dangers that lurk out there on the World Wide Web. More and more children are putting themselves and their parents’ computer at risk daily...