Mar
16

Port Forwarding on MAC OS X 10.6 Server

Configuring Port Forwarding
In Windows world its easy to forward your ports but in MAC it’s a little tricky. Here is how to do it.
Please follow all the steps provided by LAB Computer.
Feel free to let a MAC pro handle this for you if you are not comfortable, LAB MAC Repair service is the best in Long Island
You can direct traffic coming in to your NAT network to a specific IP address behind
the NAT gateway. This is called port forwarding.
Port forwarding lets you set up computers on the internal network that handle
incoming connections without exposing other computers to outside connections.
For example, you could set up a web server behind NAT service and forward incoming
TCP connection requests on port 80 to the designated web server.
You can’t forward the same port to multiple computers, but you can forward many
ports to one computer.
Enabling port forwarding requires the use of the Terminal application and
administrator access to root privileges through sudo.
You must also create a plist file. The contents of the plist file are used to generate
/etc/nat/natd.conf.apple, which is passed to the NAT daemon when it is started.
Do not try to edit /etc/nat/natd.conf.apple directly. If you use a plist editor instead of
a command-line text editor, alter the following procedure to suit.
To forward port traffic:
1 If the file /etc/nat/natd.plist doesn’t exist, make a copy of the default NAT daemon plist.
$ sudo cp /etc/nat/natd.plist.default /etc/nat/natd.plist
2 Using a Terminal editor, add the following block of XML text to /etc/nat/natd.plist
before the two lines at the end the file ( and ), substituting your
settings where indicated by italics:

<key>redirect_port</key>
<array>
<dict>
<key>proto</key>
<string>+tcp or udp+</string>
<key>targetIP</key>
<string>+LAN_ip+</string>
<key>targetPortRange</key>
<string>+LAN_ip_range+</string>
<key>aliasIP</key>
<string>+WAN_ip+</string>
<key>aliasPortRange</key>
<string>+WAN_port_range+</string>
</dict>
</array>

3 Save your file changes.
4 Enter the following commands in Terminal:
$ sudo systemstarter stop nat
$ sudo systemstarter start nat
5 Verify that your changes remain by inspecting the /etc/nat/natd.conf.apple file.
The changes made, except for comments and those settings that Server Admin can
change, are used by server configuration tools (Server Admin, Gateway Setup Assistant,
and serveradmin).
6 Configure NAT service in Server Admin as needed.
For more information, see “Configuring NAT Service” on page 126.
7 Click Save.
8 Start NAT service.

 

If you need assistance or someone to help you, please contact LAB by clicking the link.

Mar
01

Read/Write Head Errors in Hard Drive and Data Recovery Long Island

When an appropriately configured computer can not access the data, which is stored in the hard drive, the problem could be due to hard drive failure. The hard drive is a primary data storage media that comprises a number of moving components. These components are controlled by the power inputted by the electronic circuitry of hard drive. Among the number of cause of the disk failure, read/write head crash is judged as the most common one. Head crash directly threats the existence of your critical data on disk platters because platter surfaces may get scratched due to head crash. In such situations, Data Recovery Long Island is required to salvage data from failed hard drive.

In a practical scenario of read/write head failure, when you attempt to boot your computer the hardware checking system POST (Power On Self Test) returns the below given error message:

“1708 Head select error”

You may also encounter this error message during general input or output operations. This message indicates the corruption to one or more than one read/write heads. In such situations, if you do not have proper or current backup of your mission critical data, Data Recovery Service is required.

Read/write head is a critical component of hard drive that is used to read data from and write data to the disk platters. When the disk platters start to rotate, head senses the magnetization of the magnetic material. The head can also modify the magnetization. The head operate at a minor height from hard drive platter surface. Head crash generally occurs due to following reasons:

 Damage to the actuator arm on which read/write head is placed.
 Dust particles between platter and head.
 Accidental dropdown of hard drive
 Power outages
 Excessive heat inside the drive
 Manufacturing defect

In case of head crash and data loss situations, you need to opt for reliable and experienced Data Recovery Service to get your mission critical data back. It is a personalized and sophisticated help that is offered in safe and controlled environment of Clean Rooms.

It is performed by the skilled and trained recovery professionals using advanced tools and techniques. The recovery service experts go through a proprietary process to achieve perfect Data Recovery

LAB Data Recovery delivers recovery service is most of the data loss situations for hard drive, RAID array, NAS, SAN and other storage devices. Service is carried out in Class 100 Clean Rooms by experienced recovery specialists for all hard drives, which have IDE, EIDE, SATA and SCSI interfaces.

Feb
24

Computer Repair Long Island Areas Of Service by llbtechs.com

If you are a student trying to complete your Computer Information System Degree or assignments or a business man or woman working on a project, you are most likely to depend on computer to see it through to the deadline. Documenting, emailing, graphic designing, excel sheet calculations, images, ideas, references, and many other things become a part of your presentation for any work that you have done to receive credibility. Even if you are a housewife looking for computer recipes or crochet design you would still want to have it the easier and faster way and search on Google or ask your friend to email the ideas to you.

Hence, if you live in Long Island or anywhere on the South Shore you are likely to need computer repair services if you are using computers day in and day out. Some computers get stuck even if you have stopped using them for a long time as they gather dust and respond negatively to climatic changes. Fortunately, you are always near to LAB computer repair Long Island shops in your area so you are not let down by system crashes for a long period of time. Also, you are likely to get a very good service because the LAB Computer Service, in your area, is full of certified technicians who have either graduated or received Long Island computer repair diplomas. No matter where you reside, our computer repair service Long Island service will be available in Elmont, Franklin Square, Westbury, Long Beach, Rockville Center, Garden City, Hewlett, Woodmere, Atlantic Beach Island Park, Baldwin and most areas of Nassau & Suffolk County.

As a home resident, you may wish to call a computer pro who can give you services at low cost on timings suitable to you. However, if you run a business and are facing internal system crashes you would need to call upon a good Long Island computer repair company to send some IT experts urgently. The best thing is, they are available 24/7 and serve you at your doorstep. Though you may be charged higher in emergency cases or when the complexity of problem is high, you can still be assured that you will get a customized solution according to your needs. This means that neither your resources will be exhausted nor the bill will exceed your budget and your business plan will also be reviewed so as not to impose unnecessary solutions on you. A flat fee will be charged for the first ‘diagnostic hour’ which will increase according to the complexity of the problem. The consolation factor is that the doorstep service will save you transportation cost and the torture of waiting for your system to get back on track.

The LAB Computer Repair Long Island services include hardware repair for CPU, PC/Laptop, printers, CD/DVD RM, hard drive crashes repair, motherboard, speakers, and shared hardware in business departments. Software repair services include:

  • Data backup and recovery
  • Spyware/ adware removal and pro-active solutions
  • Firewall setup and email security installation
  • LAN/ WAN setup with Cisco Router configurations
  • Windows OS troubleshooting
  • Computer | Wireless Setup

Feb
04

Long Island Computer Repair – A Small County With Excellent PC Repair Services

Long Island Computer Repair – A Small County With Excellent Repair Services

Nassau County is a modern, suburban county located on Long Island, New York. The county has an approximate population of 1,334,544 ( according to 2000 census) and is associated with Suffolk County to form Long Island’s famous residential areas. Though it is a small county, its population is certainly not away from the grasp of technology. There may be small offices and enterprises, but every office and enterprise is equipped with latest, modern technology meant to be in par with the rest of the urban cities.

People in Nassau County are not only equipped with latest technology, but they are also outfitted with computer repair services. This means that people living here don’t have to rush to the cities, each time their device or system fails, neither do they have to spend an exorbitant amount in asking for onsite service. With easy availability of Long Island computer repair service, citizens no longer worry about computer crashes or network failures. Whether a single household computer has gone wrong or entire office systems have crashed, all computing solutions are provided here. With computer repair experts available in Nassau, you no longer need to find New York computer repair services.

Nassau computer repair services are meant for all kinds of computer repairs, custom built PCs and servers, upgrades, maintenance, protection and safety, networking, support and other web technologies. Let’s discuss each service briefly.

Computer Repair

Computer repairs involve repairing hardware issues, corrupt software, Virus Removal or operating system issues and windows bluescreen. Repairing of computer parts, such as RAM, hard disk drive, fan, motherboard etc, is all included in computer repair services.

Server Maintenance

Computer repair services also cater to the needs of server maintenance. This is especially for enterprises or businesses that depend on their own servers for effective networking. These servers often require maintenance and upgrades and if it is a self maintained server, professional help is always needed.

Networking

Networking is now a necessity in all major offices and enterprises. Networking is not limited to offices only, but almost all homes have internal network. Wi-Fi, wireless internet and LANs are some of the most common form of networks. Any household with more than one PC or laptop would require a strong and secure network. Usually, companies providing broadband services build networks for home based users, but if any network error occurs, the broadband providers do not usually provide repair services. In such a case, the best idea is to call any certified Nassau computer repair services.

Upgrade/Maintenance

If you don’t have any system issues, then you can call on these people for server and PC upgrades. If you don’t know about the upgrade your system need, give a call to any of the service center (you can find them from computer repair directories) and state your computer’s specification to determine if you need an upgrade or not. It is also wise to bring your computer to these service providers once in a while for a good clean up, as computers tend to be filled with dust that clogs various hardware parts and causes a hindrance in good performance.

 

Jan
18

Dell Inspiron 1526 SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio Drivers on Windows 7

SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio Drivers on Windows 7

LAB Computer Long Island have been upgrading a few of our PCs and Laptops with Windows 7 this evening and hit upon a problem with the SIGMATEL STAC 92XX C-Major HD Audio device that came with my Dell XPS M1330, Inspiron 1525 laptop. A quick google confirmed we are not the only one having problems.

Since we have now solved the problem we have post it here on my blog as we are sure it will be a popular search on Google in the coming months as the masses move to the new OS.

The symptom

Following a fresh install of Windows 7 (I haven’t tried an in place upgrade as I just don’t trust ‘em !) the OS sees the Sigmatel device and reports it to be working, but the sound just doesn’t work. Any attempt to download and install the latest Vista drivers also fails to cure the issue.

The fix

Download the latest x32 or x64 (as appropriate for your computer) Vista driver from the Dell website and leave the EXE in a folder somewhere

Or get them direct from us, click for the 32 bit driver or for the 64 bit driver

Username: dell and Password: dell

Right click computer, and choose manage, then device manager

In the Sound, Video and Game controller group you will see a device called “Windows High Defintion” – delete this by selecting and pressing delete

Now having removed this device from your system you should run the Dell Sigmatel Driver EXE you downloaded previously

Your system will prompt for a restart upon install

When you restart you will get the reassuring sound of the Windows 7 start up tune and all will now be well !

Hope this helps someone, took me an hour today to figure it out.

Jan
15

LAB Computer FAQ

Frequently Ask Questions

What all locations are covered by you?

We generally cover entire Nassau County, Suffolk and Queens County. We even cover Westchester, Manhathan, and NJ.

How soon I can get an appointment from you?

This entirely depends upon your schedule, as our technicians will be onsite in span of 24 hours.

If you fail to fix a problem, do you offer don’t pay guarantee?

LAB Computer follow a transparent policy, in which, if our technician fails to figure out the problem with your PC, we will not charge any money from you. This goes for software and hardware issues too. However, in software issues, if our technician feels that your PC problem can only be rectified by re-installing the operating system, we will take a complete back-up of your data.

Reinstallation includes essential programs such as Email, Anti-virus, CD-Burner, Office Suite, and updated drivers. We will even reconfigure the software and your data will be reinstated.

What if I get the PC repaired from you but reinstall the Operating System myself?

In this case, you will be only charged for the primary problem-solving time that is generally the one hour rate.

What is the total cost of your 3 hour maximum billing?

Repairing a PC is cheaper than buying a new one. We host some of the best technicians who are industry certified and hold experience with all top PC brands, types of computers, and software. In case, we take 10 hour to repair your PC, you won’t be charged more than 3 hours. We make sure that not just your data is recovered and reinstalled but also your PC is updated with drivers and essential software.

If the repair exceeds over 3 hours and you want us to reinstall all your games and other non-essential software, you will be charged $30 per hour at a discounted rate. And they should be installed at our office only. For all off-site repairs, we provide free pickup and delivery service.

How do only you offer 3 hours maximum billing?

LAB Computer is one of the best and reputed companies housing industry certified technicians. Our technical team is capable of working in large corporate environments and on all computers and software makes, models, brands, and configurations.

How much time you take to repair an average problem?

Below is the average time-taken for each problem:

Problem Average Repair Time
Replacing Motherboard and reinstalling all drivers 1 Hour
Replacing Defective Hard Drive and reinstalling OS 1 Hour
Diagnosis & Troubleshooting Usually 15 – 30 minutes
Reinstalling OS 1 Hour
Backup of Data and its Recovery Time varies from 1 – 5 hours, due to amount and location of data
Installing Essential Software Approximately 1 hour and depends upon your PC speed
Removing Virus Usually 1 – 2 Hours and depends on your speed PC and volume of data
Faulty Add-on card such as Video, Network, Modem, etc. 1/2 hour

Can you tell me different kinds of custom systems offered by you? How will I be benefited by buying them from you rather than from Dell or Compaq?

LABComputer Repair – long Island Best Repair Shop, offers custom systems based on your specific needs and requirements. We are specialized in providing support for all the systems supplied by us. We work differently from Dell or Compaq, as we offer not just the best price but also the best service. You don’t have to make numerous cold calls to us for one repair.

Is you repair guaranteed? If yes, how long?

Yes, all our repairs are guaranteed and for 45 days at a stretch.

Any other services provided by you? Who can avail those services?

We offer varied services ranging from Internet sharing & installation (Cable & DSL), firewall installation, VPN setup, networking & device sharing to cabling & others. You can browse through our website to know services provided by us. We provide services to both residential & business client.

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Jan
14

Long Island Computer Repair Right At Your Doorstep

Computers have become an essential component of our lives and we cannot live without them. Buying a good computer with all the required skills is a life time investment. One of the craziest things that can happen to your computer is, it will crash without any apparent reason and you will be left in the middle of nowhere if you dearly love your PC. Thanks to the computer repairs in nearby areas that assist in fixing any kind of issues of computers of all types and sizes on very nominal charges. If you are living in Hampstead, Freeport, Mineola, Westbury, or any other place in Long Islands and ever come across computer trouble, then simply search for the nearest Nassau computer repair shop to your place.

The concept of computer repair is not new. Since, hardware has a limited lifetime and it needs to be replaced after it has been overused, computer repair suggests you to get to know your system in a better way. If you know your system, you would definitely have no issue in troubleshooting the problem and fix it. Sometimes, the issue may be too technical for you to deal with and that’s why you may require assistance of Nassau computer repair.

Online service support is one of the integral components of doorstep services that are becoming these days. You can simply contact Nassau computer repair service centers by phone or by sending a request on their website. They will file your complain within an hour or so and they will come at your doorstep to get your issues resolved. This service is particularly useful for a lot of senior citizens who have issues mobilizing in the city. The humble and generous technicians carry with them a tool kit that can troubleshoot any issue including hardware, software or any virus attack.

There are two main perspectives that should be kept in mind while going for a computer repair service. The first thing you should do is to read reviews about the service providers in your area. If you can’t find written testimonials from customers then get some feedback from friends. Friends are best resource persons to guide you in this regard. If they are happy with their technical skills, expertise and on-time delivery of your system after getting repaired, this means that they are good at their work.

Another aspect to selection of computer service in your area is the onsite service availability. The issue that your system might be experiencing would be so small that it would not let you hand over your system to the repairing company for so long. Also some of the computer service providers listed on service directories, do have employees who can pick your system from your home and deliver it back after repairing it. Also, good computer repair service providers in Nassau have their call centers where you can ask for online help from the technical experts if you don’t wish to travel to the service center. No matter what kind of issue your computer might be experiencing, the guarantee is that the service providers listed in Nassau computer repair directories are genuine sources of help and comfort for needy customers.

Jan
14

Long Island Computer Repair – Resolving Internet Related Issues

Internet is one of the biggest and most influential inventions of all times. We see that the usage of internet has been increasing day by day new technologies are emerging at a rapid pace. Ever since internet has connected people from distant countries, problems associated with it have also increased. For example, the fear of getting your email hacked or the fear of getting a virus from an unwanted website can definitely create a lot of disturbance at workplace. Remedies have been introduced already by I.T experts but even then, something can unexpectedly go wrong. Here comes the role of computer repair service providers.

Nassau being a small county of New York, is considered to be a very small place where people do not know much about computers. Teenagers and youngsters from high schools are always in need of making assignments and working on graphics as a part of their studies. That is why parents buy them a PC and a feasible internet connection that fulfills all of their requirements. In such a technological era when everyone needs a computer to work on, there has to be someone to take care of internet related issues and here comes the role of Nassau computer repair service.

There are technicians and engineers that are really expert of this field of I.T and have a complete knowhow of how to handle these issues. No matter how deadly the virus is, you will immediately get rid of it when the service center technicians will reinstall everything on your system, including the latest and updated version of an antivirus. This will give your system a new life as well as prevent your computer to be away from any unwanted intrusions in future. Living in an area like Hempstead or Freeport doesn’t guarantee of having a Nassau computer repair shop easily available in the neighborhood. That is the reason why computer repair directories are available on the internet from where you can look for closest location.

The most common and highly disturbing issue is the increasing number of hackers. Everything that is on network, is vulnerable to some or the other kind of intrusion like viruses or other forms of getting hacked and destroyed. The folks at Nassau computer repair center make an effort to recover your data and personal information from your account so that you can get back to it easily. Computers that are password protected, yet on servers can also be hacked. It requires a lot of expertise to hack those but technicians do hire some intelligent brains that design applications and have methods to recover data immediately. Long Island is one of those places where many visitors from all over the world come and pay visit. Even foreigners seek for technical assistance and Nassau computer repair has an integral part to play in it.

All in all, computer repair business is a flourishing industry and not many people will be left out in the coming years that could not access the help of computer service centers. For more reference, Nassau computer repair directory should be consulted.

Jan
14

Long Island Computer Repair For Businesses

In the state of New York in United States of America near the city of New York lies Long Island which is mostly referred by the name of two counties, i.e.; Nassau County and Suffolk County. Although, Long Island is also part of some other counties (Queens County & Kings County), but these are considered New York City boroughs. So, to identify the area of Long Island the name of Nassau County and Suffolk County are used. Nassau County mainly consists of two major cities, three towns and approximately sixty four added up villages. According to different surveys the county of Nassau has been ranked number 10 for being one of the richest counties of United States of America.

This county holds many small and large businesses of critical importance and today every important business in the world have computer based infrastructure. Nowadays, small businesses also have several computer workstations, servers, mobile users & remote users and every one of them is going to require different maintenance and repair service. There are various local Nassau computer repair companies providing the business community with their business needs related to computer issues. You will find that the local Nassau computer repair companies take deep interest in your computer issues and put very honest efforts to eradicate all problems as quickly as possible.

Local Nassau computer repair service providers have good experience in technical computer issue resolving from businesses of New York, supported by power of knowledge and resources. They provide you with the best technology systems and are equipped with latest computer repair gadgets which give them the ability to focus on their area of expertise and provide you best customer services. They can repair literally any damaged computer system (if it is not damaged beyond repairable condition). Moreover, they provide good computer maintenance services as well which enable your computer systems to considerably decrease the downtime and enhance productivity This in turn will increase your business progress rate.

Local Nassau computer repair companies offer a wide range of computer repair services. The most typical ones include: Local computer repairs (pick up & drop off services), Laptop Repair, Data transfer, Emergency data recovery, Data back-up solutions, Virus detection & spyware removal, System restore/upgrades, Computer networking (wireless & hard wired networks), Computer consulting services, Installations (software & hardware installations), software upgrading, hardware upgrading and most of these companies also offer FREE Computer Tuned Up services.

The very best Nassau computer repair companies in the county can be found in the areas of Malvern and Long Beach. Besides them the areas of Bellmore, Farmingdale, Hicksville, Valley Stream, Floral Park, Levittown, Franklin Square, West Hempstead, Woodmere and Massapequa are also known for providing high quality computer repair services to the businesses. Businesses from other areas of the county, like Albertson, Garden City, Great Nick, Williston Park, Wood Bury, Carle Palace, Elmont, Hewlett, Minneola, Port Washington, etc. (means nearly all over the county) hires the computer repair companies from previously mentioned areas of the county to avail the best computer repair companies. Computer repair companies in Long Beach are especially the most trusted ones and famous for their quality computer repair services.

Jan
14

Nassau Repair Services Offered by LAB Computer Repair

Nassau is a small county located in the vast state of New York; however, it is not in any way lacking in IT and computer repair services. It is equally an expert in computer repairing as its neighbors such as Hempstead computer repair, Freeport computer repair, Mineola computer repair and Westbury computer repair. Nassau computer repair offers services for IT and other computing problems. You can avail services for custom built PCs and servers, upgrades, networking, protection and security, support and maintenance.

It doesn’t matter if you have a home based computer or an entire business enterprise, with multiple networks, servers and computer stations, you can avail all these services at a very nominal price. Nassau computer repair services aim to repair and replace damaged computer parts and computer systems to provide you with optimal computing functions. When there is an excessive usage of computers, they are bound to slow down and lose productivity levels over the time. They need constant upgrading and maintenance so that they can perform well and increase their productivity rate.

Besides repairing and replacing your damaged computers, you can even avail services of server and network installation. With the current trend of networking, there is always a dire need of a strong network connection, either wired or wireless. Along with the need of network installation and configuration, you also need network troubleshooting services. Since computers and the networks go through frequent malfunctioning and therefore require professional troubleshooting off and on. Some Nassau computer repair services also offer basic networking configuration and troubleshooting training to office staff. This helps them dealing with basic day to day networking errors.

Other than networking, you also have the option of support and maintenance. Servers, networks and even laptops need frequent maintenance, if they have to function well. Services such as CPU clean up, software upgrades, deletion of unneeded system files etc are also provided by Nassau repair service providers.

Virus attacks, malware attacks, spyware and other Trojan etc are becoming very frequent with the passing time. Millions of computers become victim of these viruses and Trojans now and again. This is mainly because of the vulnerable nature of internet, where 3/10 sites are insecure. Though you do have anti-virus software online, they are not effective enough to tackle severe virus attacks that could result in your precious data-loss. When you face such a situation, it is very important that you seek out professional help immediately before your data could be compromised completely. Experts at Nassau computer repair services will make sure that your data is retrieved and that you are given optimal data backup solutions. They will also ensure that your computer is protected with the best antivirus available along with the firewall protection

While fixing your computer, it is very important that you talk to the technician and explain all problems clearly. Once your computer is repaired, it is also necessary that you understand what changes or security measures have been taken for protecting your system. A clear communication is inevitable because staying ignorant about your system could lead you to more problems.

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