1 800 905 GEEK Answers the Call for On-Site Computer Assistance in Metro Boston
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1 800 905 GEEK Answers the Call for On-Site Computer Assistance in Metro Boston

Leading Provider of On-Site Computer Solutions Expands Boston Service Area; Offers 'Parents Guide to Internet Safety'

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--1 800 905 GEEK, a premier national provider of on-site computer service and solutions, today announced the expansion of its presence in the metropolitan Boston area. Evolving technology in this dynamic city has created the need for a greater presence of IT services companies, and 1 800 905 GEEK is answering the call.

1 800 905 GEEK has expanded its service area beyond Boston proper to reach Winchester, Woburn, Farm Hill, Lindenwood, Stoneham, Lexington, Burlington, Wellesley, Wellesley Hills, Natick and Babson Park.

"The city of Boston is becoming more technically advanced by the day," said Jeff Phelps, one of Boston's newest 1 800 905 GEEK franchise owners. "From the ongoing effort to create a municipal Wi-Fi network to the Internet issues at Fenway Park, the influx of new technologies is being accompanied by a barrage of new security issues, technical failures and data loss."

Consumers Lacking Protection
According to Forrester Research, between work and home, men and women spend an average of 46 hours on the computer every week. Despite the fact that computers are such a dominant aspect of everyday life, however, the majority of consumers are sadly lacking protection of this valuable and necessary resource. A recent survey conducted by AOL/National Cyber Security Alliance revealed that 81 percent of home computers are lacking core protections, including updated anti-virus software, properly configured firewalls and spyware protection.

"As consumers adopt new technologies, they often neglect to update the protective measures needed to keep these technologies viable," said Phelps. "One of the ways we plan to assist consumers in Boston is by filling this gap."

1 800 905 GEEK Offers "Parents Guide to Internet Safety"

As the number of young children online increases steadily, anxiety among parents is growing regarding how to protect their offspring from online predators, sexually explicit material and cyber bullies. Recent studies have shown that 1 in 5 children is inappropriately or sexually solicited on the Internet, and 1 in 17 is threatened or harassed (Source: National Center for Missing & Exploited Children). 1 800 905 GEEK is committed to helping parents keep their children safe while exploring the Internet.

About 1 800 905 GEEK
1 800 905 GEEK, a Geeks On Call Company, is a premier national provider of on-site computer service and solutions in the U.S. Founded in 1999, the company helped pioneer the on-site residential and business IT service concept. Since then, over 250,000 customers have trusted 1 800 905 GEEK's certified IT professionals to provide computer privacy and security solutions, hardware and network installations, troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades and consulting. The company began franchising in 2001 and today has approximately 300 franchises with new locations opening regularly. Recognized for its growth by Franchise Times and Entrepreneur Magazine, the company was named the #1 new franchise company in America in its January 2006 issue. All 1 800 905 GEEK franchises are independently owned and operated.

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