It's Time to Stop Wasting Time and Money on Computers

Imagine that you are holding a dollar bill in your hands.  Now fold that dollar in half.  Fold it again into quarters.  And again into eighths.  Now tear the folded dollar bill into as many pieces as possible.  Throw the pieces up into the air.  Confetti!

Congratulations!  You just threw away money.  

Guess what?  You are probably doing that every time you get on the computer.  From slow, virus-infected computers that take too long to complete a task to paying too much money to your local big box store for computer help to not knowing keyboard shortcuts that can help you reduce the amount of time spent on the computer, you are probably wasting your time and throwing away money every day.

People want faster, more user-friendly technology; computers that just work they way they are supposed to; and the freedom to access their information – whether personal or business-related – anywhere at  anytime on a variety of devices.  And I want to help you achieve that.

Hello, I'm Amanda Harper, President and Co-Founder of Gaeltek, LLC | Technology Solutions in Manassas, VA.  As a new blogger for the Manassas Patch, I look forward to sharing practical tips, how to's, video tips and other useful information to help you save your time and money and ensure that your computers work just the way they should.  

Since this is my first post at for the Patch, I thought it would be appropriate to bring a housewarming blog-warming gift.  So, for a limited time, I'm giving away copies of my first book, co-authored with Andrew Harper (CEO and Co-Founder, Gaeltek, LLC) -  Business IT 101:  A Business Owner's Guide to Finding Hassle-Free Computer Support.  This book is the definitive small to medium-sized business owner’s guide for selecting a professional, competent, honest, fairly priced and dependable computer support company.  The book also gives insider tips on what to look for (and what to avoid) when outsourcing the support of your business’s computer network.  While my book is geared toward business owners, it also contains useful tips for home users who need someone to help them with periodic computer issues.

Looking ahead, you can expect posts from me on increasing your productivity on the computer – whether at home or at work, simple tips to secure your iPad and a look at some fun tech gadgets that can help you around your house or office.  If there are any specific topic you would be interested in or have specific questions that you would like addressed, I can be reached at amanda.harper@gaeltek.com.