Mounting a TV on the wall has become a staple for home entertainment setups. To ensure proper mounting and avoid damaging the wall, you will want to follow these steps from our experienced installers.

1. Determine where you want to mount the TV on your wall. Make sure it’s not in the way of swinging doors or windows. If there is a window in the room, it’s best to place the TV along the same wall instead of opposite it, to avoid a glare on the TV.
2. Test the view of the location and height of installation using a TV-shaped cutout or painter’s tape and paper. This will help you adjust the location before drilling into the wall and give you an idea of how the TV will look in that spot, once it’s installed.
3. Once you have the location chosen, you will need to use the stud finder to locate the studs in the wall and mark them with a pencil. For a secure installation, it’s important to only secure your TV mount into studs. Drywall alone will not withstand the weight of a TV.
4. To ensure the installation is level, place the level along the top of the TV-shaped cutout. Using a pencil, mark pilot holes where you plan to drill.
5. Position the wall mount and check the level again. Adjust and mark the location on the wall with a pencil again if needed.
6. Drill pilot holes into the marked studs using the proper drill bit.
7. Using a screwdriver or drill with the appropriate bit, attach the mount to the wall.
8. Gently place the TV face down on a towel or Styrofoam packaging. Attach the mounting plate directly to the back of the TV.
9. With help from someone else, lift the TV while making sure the mounting plate aligns with the wall mount and make sure the TV is securely attached before letting go.
10. For an aesthetically pleasing setup, zip tie or velcro all the cords together and use cord covers in the same color as your wall to hide all of the cables.

If you’d like to enjoy your new TV without the trouble of mounting it yourself, contact Geeks on Site for hassle-free, professional TV wall mounting service for your home or business.

When it’s time to set up your home theater system, be prepared for a multi-step process that will call for a few decisions to be made by you. The goal of the installation is to successfully connect all of your system’s audio and visual components to the sources that provide their content. If this isn’t done properly, the investment you have made in all of your home theater’s components will be in vain as the system may not work as expected.

Most home theater setups include the following components, and will require some other tools and parts.
• Smart TV
• Internet connection (usually via a WiFi network)
• AV Surround Sound Receiver
• Speakers
• Subwoofer (for 5.1 surround sound)
• Blu-ray or DVD player
• Media streamer (Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, etc.)
• Connection cables
• Speaker wire and wire stripper

All of the video and audio components work through the AV Surround Sound Receiver so this will need to be switched on for the system to work properly. Connect the receiver to your Smart TV after your TV has been connected to your Wi-Fi network.

To connect your Blu-ray or DVD Player, you may use HDMI connections on your receiver which will receive audio and visual signals from those devices – attach the HDMI output from the player to the receiver and from the receiver to the TV. If your receiver has HDMI pass-through, you will likely need to make additional analog or digital audio (optical or coaxial) connections between the player and the receiver.

Next, make sure that your media streamer is connected to the Internet. Then connect it to your TV (or to your receiver if you choose) via the HDMI connection outlet.

After this, put your speakers and subwoofer in place (not up against any walls) and connect your speakers to your receiver. Make sure that they are connected to the correct channels and have a proper connection to the polarity (positive and negative/red and black). Finally, connect your subwoofer’s line output to the receiver.

Do all these connections sound confusing? You’re not alone. Over the years, hundreds of people have trusted the professional technicians at Geeks on Site to set up and maintain their home theaters to make sure this is done quickly, correctly, and hassle-free.

The Geeks on Site home theater set up cost starts at the low price of $139. Our installation service includes:
• Installation, connection, and configuration of the TV (Geeks on Site does not offer TV wall mounting services)
• Installation, connection, and configuration of the audio system
• Installation, connection, and configuration of the surround sound speakers (i.e., wired, wireless, floor, bookshelf, etc.)
• Configuration of devices to existing Wi-Fi network
• Installation, connection, and configuration of DVD or Blu-ray players
• Demonstration and training of the home theater components

Contact Geeks on Site today to schedule your home theater set up. With technicians available across the country, Geeks on Site is standing by to help you.

Once you have decided to get into gaming, you have a choice to make before purchasing equipment: will you buy a console-based gaming system and games or a PC-based gaming system and games? Your choice of which gaming setup to use will largely depend on the type of games you want to play and if it’s for your child, you may also consider their age.

Some games, such as fighting games and those meant to be controlled by a gamepad, are designed to work best with consoles. Almost all other games work better using a PC, which is one reason why this gaming platform is now the market leader in gaming. Although PC gaming systems are typically more expensive than console systems, they offer a large pool of games, have the most powerful graphics, and provide the ability to play with multiple players.

It’s also not unusual for gaming enthusiasts to have both PC and console gaming systems so they can play on equipment that best suits each of their game selections. Whichever gaming system you choose – and especially if you choose to have both – Geeks on Site can provide you with expert gaming setup services.

In addition to setting up your PC-based gaming system, our experienced Geeks on Site technicians can also set up all of the most popular gaming systems, including:
• PS3
• Nintendo Switch
• PS4
• Xbox
• Sony PS4
• Leapfrog LeapTV

Geeks on Site offers a 7-day warranty on our service when setting up your gaming system whether you go with a console-based or a PC-based system. Contact us to discuss the best gaming setup based on your interests.

For PC gaming systems, you will need:
• Fast Internet – Uninterrupted, high-speed Internet access is critical for gamers.
• Dedicated space, desk, and comfortable chair – You will play your best when you are comfortable in a space set up specifically for your gaming system as the system will not be portable and you wouldn’t want to be moving it around frequently.
• Gaming PC – These can vary quite a bit in price depending on your budget but the cost can go up to thousands of dollars. Whatever your budget, you should have a dedicated graphics card, a processor that can handle every type of game, and a cooling system.
• Gaming LED Monitor(s) – Depending on your budget, you can select from several panel technologies (VA, IPS, TN) and speeds starting at around 1080p 60hz, but all should have low input lag. This is the time the monitor requires to produce an image.
• Gaming Webcam – Many gamers use this to record and share their gaming experience. The best ones produce sharp images and have a high-resolution that facilitates game playing in low light.
• Gaming Controller – Choosing the right one will be key to your overall gaming experience. These are available in wired and wireless formats. Most gamers choose wired controllers that have long USB cables.
• Gaming Headset – These should fit your head comfortably, provide high-quality sound that is balanced and without feedback, and have a driver size of 45 mm or higher.
• Gaming Mouse – These have advanced optical laser sensors and are customizable in numerous ways, including for speed and sensitivity.

For console gaming systems, you will need the same high-quality Internet access and connection, plus a TV and sound system to pair it with. Geeks on Site technicians are available to set up all of the most popular gaming systems, including:
• PS3 Wi-Fi
• PS4 Gaming
• Xbox Gaming
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
• Sony PS4 Pro
• Corsair One
• Leapfrog LeapTV

The experienced techs at Geeks on Site are available to consult with you about everything you need for a gaming setup. We have been providing quality IT support to homes and businesses nationwide for years and offer a 7-day warranty on our services. Contact us today to discuss what you need for a gaming setup you can enjoy for years to come.

A computer virus, a type of malware, is a program that is intended to spread from one system to another via a contaminated program, file, or document. A computer virus is the digital equivalent of the flu, spreading from one host to another, often undetected and often replicating or altering itself.

While some computer viruses are immediately active, others remain dormant for some time, working slowly to cause destruction over time. A computer virus may be used as a way to frustrate the computer owner, simply for fun by the creator. However, others are created for malicious reasons such as stealing personal information or for financial gain.

Individuals who write viruses are always coming up with new ways to fool their prospects into downloading the virus. And as our lives become more connected via technology, it may be even easier to trick us into downloading it. Victims often fall prey to an email attachment, a social media post that requires a download or sign-in for access, or a music file that contains a virus.

Computer viruses work in phases during their lifecycle. Once a virus accesses its target’s computer, it may sit dormant while waiting to be triggered by the user. Triggering of the virus happens when the computer owner runs the program or file the virus is located within. Not all viruses have a dormant phase; some run immediately. As soon as the virus starts propagating or multiplying or replicating itself, it has moved to a new phase. The virus will copy itself and transfer to other programs or machines on the network. Each infected program will have a clone of the original virus which will then also go into a propagation phase.

The triggering phase of the virus’s life cycle is when the virus completes its intended function. This is often when the virus destroys your computer, steals your personal information, or begins spamming your contacts.

Infected machines often require software to remove the virus from the infected programs. Depending on the virus type, new hardware may also be needed to repair the damage, as some viruses will attack system critical files on the computer.

Are you worried about becoming the victim of a computer virus? Or, has your computer already been infected? Call Geeks on Site at 1-888-799-4335 anytime 24/7. We’re here to help!

Using your PS4 on a desktop or laptop PC rather than a TV involves a slightly different installation process:

1. Make certain that your PC is running Windows 10 or a newer version.
2. Download the PlayStation app, choose your format, and download the related package.
3. Run the program and sign in to your PlayStation account.
4. Activate your system as your primary PS4 in the “PlayStation Network and Account Management” section.
5. Access the settings section of your console and click on the “Remote Play Connection Setting.”
6. Click on the checkbox that enables “Remote Play.”
7. Choose your settings, features, and play!

Geeks on Site can complete professional set ups for any gaming system, including:

• PS3 Wi-Fi
• Nintendo Switch Pro Controller
• Xbox Gaming
• Sony PS4 Pro
• Corsair One
• Leapfrog LeapTV

Having trouble setting up PS4 on your PC? Contact the Geeks on Site gaming tech experts to complete the process quickly and correctly for you. We are available to assist in person or remotely and offer a 7-day warranty in case you run into any issues. Contact Geeks on Site today for help setting up your PS4 on a PC.