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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Pc New Horizons work and repair Macintosh computers?

Pc New Horizons repairs both desktop or laptop Macintosh systems; we also trouble shoot, upgrade hardware and software.


Do you take returns or exchanges on open software?

No we do not take returns on open software to avoid piracy issues, however if the software has not been open you may return it within 30 days. You must present your original sales receipt and the packaging of the software must be in good condition in order to re-sold again.


Does Pc New Horizons provide technical support over the phone or via e-mail?

Pc New Horizons provides limited support either by phone or e-mail only to existing customers. Our basic technical support consist of resolution within the first couple tries but the end result could be a repair service if resolution is not meet with in those first couple of tries. Keep in mind that in the near future Pc New Horizons will be providing a technical support hourly service where customers can pay a much reduced fee. Check often this service is coming very soon.


What forms of payment does Pc New Horizons accept?

Currently we accept the following methods of payment and all payments are due towards the end of the service. There are certain situations were we require payments up front or 50% down payment on certain services.

* Cash
* Check
* Credit Cards


Does Pc New Horizons offer any discounts or savings?

We currently offer discounts to Military Personal & Senior Citizens, down below we explain how it works.

* Military personal qualify for 10% off on the total of any services offered by us. The 10% off does not apply to any retail parts, software and cannot be combine with any other specials. Discount savings do not represent any cash value they must be applied strictly to the services offered.

* Senior Citizens 65 and older qualify for 15% off on all services offered by us. The 15% off does not apply to any retail parts, software and cannot be combine with any other specials. Discount savings do not represent any cash value they must be applied strictly to the services offered.


Does Pc New Horizons guarantee their services?

Pc New Horizons offers a 30 day warranty on every service we offer. Hardware items have normally a one year warranty through the manufacturer some times the warranty may be longer please check the manufactures website on your item for more details.


Are there any cancellation fees for OnSite services or House call services?

If for some reason you can’t keep your appointment with us call us 24 hours prior to your appointment to avoid a $20 dollar cancellation fee. Please understand we loose potential business every time customers don’t notify us to cancel their appointment and that is why we are forced to charge a cancellation fee. We apologize for any inconveniences this may cause.


Does Pc New Horizons have a customer referral program?

Pc New Horizons does have a neat customer referral program, existing customers who refer new customers to us get a check in the mail for $10 dollars. New customers save $10 on their first service and we gain a new customer every body wins something.


What is an OnSite service?

An OnSite service is when an OnSite technician is dispatched to your home to trouble shoot, repair, upgrade or consult regarding a technical challenge.


What is an RSS document web feed?

RSS (an abbreviation for Really Simple Syndication) is a family of Web feed formats used to publish frequently updated works—such as blog entries, news headlines, audio, and video—in a standardized format.[2] An RSS document (which is called a “feed”, “web feed”,[3] or “channel”) includes full or summarized text, plus metadata such as publishing dates and authorship. Web feeds benefit publishers by letting them syndicate content automatically. They benefit readers who want to subscribe to timely updates from favored websites or to aggregate feeds from many sites into one place. RSS feeds can be read using software called an “RSS reader”, “feed reader”, or “aggregator”, which can be web-based, desktop-based, or mobile-device-based. A standardized XML file format allows the information to be published once and viewed by many different programs. The user subscribes to a feed by entering the feed’s URI (often referred to informally as a “URL” (uniform resource locater), although technically the two terms are not exactly synonymous) into the reader or by clicking an RSS icon in a browser that initiates the subscription process. The RSS reader checks the user’s subscribed feeds regularly for new work, downloads any updates that it finds, and provides a user interface to monitor and read the feeds.

RSS formats are specified using XML, a generic specification for the creation of data formats. Although RSS formats have evolved since March 1999,[4] the RSS icon (”“) first gained widespread use between 2005 and 2006.[5]


Malware

Malware is an abbreviated term used to describe a “malicious software” program. Malware includes things like spyware or adware programs, such as tracking cookies, which are used to monitor your surfing habits. It also includes more sinister items, such as keyloggers, Trojan horses, worms, and viruses.


How does a free diagnostics work?

We diagnose the problem free of charge point out the problem and tell you what it would cost to fix it. You can either approve or decline the repair service with out any strings attached.


Are there any service fees on returned checks?

If your check is returned for insufficient funds there is a $25 dollar service fee by us, so please make sure to have funds before issuing a check for payment.


Do you take returns or exchanges on hardware?

If the hardware sold by us is determined to be bad or faulty will exchange it free of charge, however currently we are not accepting any returns on hardware all sales are final. Unfortunately we are not a big retailer yet so we are not capable of handling returns.


Will Pc New Horizons offer remote desktop support services in the near future?

Thank you for asking a very important question! We will be offering a state of the art Remote Desktop Support system in the very near future at a very affordable price. Customers will be able to go to our support page and click the link for Remote Desktop Support with out having to install any software on your end. Everything will be driven through your browser.


Spyware

Spyware is a type of malware that is installed on computers and collects little bits of information at a time about users without their knowledge. The presence of spyware is typically hidden from the user, and can be difficult to detect. Typically, spyware is secretly installed on the user’s personal computer. Sometimes, however, spywares such as keyloggers are installed by the owner of a shared, corporate, or public computer on purpose in order to secretly monitor other users.


Do you pick-up and deliver customers systems for repair?

Pc New Horizons will pick-up your system free of charge for repair but only with a qualifying service in our local areas of MT Vernon or Burlington. Outside of our local areas a travel time fee of $20 dollars an hour apply.


What type of credit card mechant system do you use for your online store?

Currently we are using PayPal credit card merchant system. PayPal is an e-commerce business allowing payments and money transfers to be made through the Internet. PayPal serves as an electronic alternative to traditional paper methods such as checks and money orders.

A PayPal account can be funded with an electronic debit from a bank account or by a credit card. The recipient of a PayPal transfer can either request a check from PayPal, establish their own PayPal deposit account or request a transfer to their bank account. PayPal is an example of a payment intermediary service that facilitates worldwide e-commerce.


Viruses

A computer virus is a computer program that can copy itself and infect a computer. The term “virus” is also commonly but erroneously used to refer to other types of malware, adware, and spyware programs that do not have the reproductive ability. A true virus can only spread from one computer to another (in some form of executable code) when its host is taken to the target computer; for instance because a user sent it over a network or the Internet, or carried it on a removable medium such as a floppy disk, CD, DVD, or USB drive. Viruses can increase their chances of spreading to other computers by infecting files on a network file system or a file system that is accessed by another computer.


Do you sell hardware and software?

Yes we currently sell hardware and software under our Store section in our home page, if you don’t find what you are looking for please contact us for more information. We currently do not stock many items but we can get them fairly quick and with very competitive prices.


Is PayPal safe to use?

PayPal protects your financial information with industry-leading security and fraud prevention systems. When you use PayPal, your financial information is not shared with the merchant. Once your payment is complete, you will be emailed a receipt for this transaction.


How often do you update your website?

Our website is updated weekly but an effort to provide the best service will try to update daily.