A lot of Windows XP users, especially those who also use Microsoft Security Essentials, will know that Windows XP has now passed its end of life (EOL).

This means:

• no more security updates
• increasing risk when browsing the Internet
• reduced support from third-party software vendors

Continuing on with Windows XP is potentially dangerous, as these systems will be increasingly targeted by malicious hackers as time goes by.  Security software, such as anti-virus programs, will cease to support Windows XP, and you will be a juicy target, simply due to the number of Windows XP systems still out there, that the malicious hackers know as well as anyone will never be updated.

The alternatives are:

• upgrade to Windows 7, which is getting hard to find now, especially at big box stores, and will very likely require some major hardware upgrades, or more likely a new computer. (Cost: $250+)
• upgrade to Windows 8, which has already been updated to Windows 8.1 due to lackluster sales and consumer feedback from the radically changed, and some say unusable interface. This usually also requires major hardware upgrades, or more likely a whole new computer. (Cost: $250+)
• upgrade to Linux, which a lot of companies are doing due to the end of Windows XP support.  This usually requires minimal, if any, hardware upgrades, and can do the vast majority of what most people use their computers for, securely, safely, and easily. (Cost: ~$60)

 CB Services has more than 15 years experience in the Linux operating system.  Let us take a look at your system and use case, and see if Linux will work for you.

For home users with capable hardware that's not failing, the price for an upgrade usually runs about $60.  This includes backing up all your personal files from Windows XP, and restoring them on Linux.

For business users, there are potentially network/server/custom software issues that have to be checked, so give us a call and see what can be done for you.

At CB Services, we can fix your computer!

Quality

CB Services is a low-cost, high quality technology service provider. We do this by eliminating the corporate overhead of most larger businesses. When you go to a big box store to get your computer repaired, you pay $80 per hour, of which only $10 goes to the technician. What kind of a technician can you get for $10 an hour?

The rest of your money goes to pay for flashy advertising, multiple layers of managers, and a corporate head office that may not even be in your country.

In the process, business decisions are not made based on what will make the company the most money, but what makes the best technical sense for the customer.  CB Services is run by technical expertise, not marketing.

Security

Consider that the number of personal records stolen in data breaches from a company or organization since January 2005 has reached over 150% of the population, and identity theft is at an all time high.

Specializing in data security, CB Services can help ensure that your critical and confidential business data will not be leaked out to identity thieves, or the competition.

In fact, in the entire history of CB Services, no company that's been following our advice for data security has ever had a data breach.  How many technology companies can say that?

Convenience

Remote Support: As long as your computer will turn on and connect to the Internet, problems such as spyware and viruses, driver installs, and basic training can be handled with our remote support service. You don't need to take your computer anywhere.

Choice

A leading Linux system builder in London, Ontario, we have technicians certified in Linux, Windows 95/98/Me, and Windows NT/2000/XP, as well as networking, and other high-end information technology requirements.

Internet/Email

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Telephone

We can also be contacted by phone at: (519)-471-2138
or by cell phone at: (519)-476-2770

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Location

We are located at 1798 Attawandaron Road, in London, Ontario.

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