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		<title>My computer is not powering on.  What can I do?</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/05/14/my-computer-is-not-powering-on-what-can-i-do/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 May 2012 15:21:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Our lifeline to the digital world refuses to show any signs of life.  What does one do?  Fear not, for all hope is not lost! Computers may refuse to power on for several reasons, including past overheating, a failing power supply or another hardware problem.  Sometimes the problem can be resolved easily by attempting a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Where to donate or recycle your computer in Arlington, VA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 17:32:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Often times our customers ask us where they can recycle their computers in the Arlington, Virginia area. The answer may not be immediately obvious when searching the web.  Fortunately there are several local organizations that offer computer donation and recycling services, depending on the condition of your computer. Important: Please be sure to securely wipe any [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Review: Microsoft Security Essentials</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/05/01/review-microsoft-security-essentials/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 May 2012 21:02:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer viruses]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[free software]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[security]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[anti-virus]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[freeware]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[malware]]></category>
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		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/?p=416</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Microsoft Security Essentials (MSE) is free, powerful and stable anti-virus software that works on PCs running Windows XP through Windows 7.  It&#8217;s even going to be integral to Windows 8 as a built-in security solution.  I&#8217;ve been recommending MSE to clients for their home and small business PCs as a robust alternative to the expensive [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Don&#8217;t believe the hype! Macs can get malware, too.</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/04/25/dont-believe-the-hype-macs-can-get-malware-too/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 25 Apr 2012 23:15:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Apple]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[For many years Apple advertisements and sales people would boast that Macs were invulnerable to malware.  Unfortunately for Mac users, we&#8217;re finding out that&#8217;s simply not the case.  For every operating system, there are vulnerabilities that can be exploited in order to install malware.  OS X is no exception to this rule. Lately there&#8217;s been a good [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Five online behaviors that increase the risk of a virus infection</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/03/15/five-online-behaviors-that-increase-the-risk-of-a-virus-infection/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 15 Mar 2012 23:35:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer problems]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer viruses]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scams]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[downloading]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[email attachments]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[pirating]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes simple missteps can result in devastating malware problems. Here are the top five ways that virus infections can spread online. 1) Downloading pirated content, such as music, movies and software.  Not only is it illegal, but it also poses great risk to your computer as a lot of this content comes bundled with hidden [...]]]></description>
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		<title>My computer has been slowing down and now it is not booting</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2012/03/13/my-computer-has-been-slowing-down-and-now-it-is-not-booting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 18:30:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer hardware]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When a computer starts to slow down it can be a sign of several problems, ranging from a virus infection, to overheating or even a failing hard drive.  If the symptoms continue to worsen or progress to the point where the system is not booting up properly you could be facing a pretty serious hardware [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The case for turning your computer off</title>
		<link>http://arlingtonvacomputerrepair.com/blog/2011/11/09/the-case-for-turning-your-computer-off/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:13:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alex</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[computer problems]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[laptops]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[It used to be that turning off a computer frequently would stress out the components and cause it to fail earlier.   With the advances in energy saving technology as well as the quality of certain components over the last decade, that is no longer the case.  In fact, the longer a computer is kept [...]]]></description>
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