School’s Almost Out For Summer

Urban Computers in Bixby helps parents monitor their kids’ online activities while on summer break, without the need for watching over their shoulder.

As kids count down the days until school is out, parents should be taking inventory of household electronic devices and network security. With connectivity saturating all aspects of life, most children have at least limited contact with the digital realm beyond their walls. While it is impossible to stand over your children’s shoulders every minute they spend online, it is reasonable to put in place common sense safeguards. Urban Computers has the expertise and products to empower parents and keep them plugged in to what children are viewing online.
Urban Computers provides technical support to cover all of parents’ needs. With over 15 years’ IT experience, owner Joseph Keefer knows how to balance safety and convenience in Internet browsing. As a father and husband, he understands keeping kids safe online is as important as offline safety. Keefer and his staff take the time to teach their customers how to maintain network security and ensure children remain safe.

Urban Computers offers a variety of products and services to help parents keep an eye on their children’s Internet activity. Monitoring software, wireless router upgrades and smartphone applications can each help put parents in control of Internet safety decisions. The staff can assess the parents’ needs and suggest monitoring packages that best suit the situation. Despite a few differences, the software generally meets a simple, yet crucial, objective. “It shows what kids are doing,” Keefer explains. “The program takes screenshots on a routine set by the administrator and emails them to a designated address.” Other packages include an app for a smartphone, allowing parents to check activity while out and about. By taking control of network security, parents can block specific sites and content.

Recently, Microsoft announced it would end its support updates for Windows XP. Urban Computers staff can walk you through your options so you can decide whether to upgrade, plan for a new computer or stick it out a while longer. “For the people who are frustrated with Windows 8, we still have Windows 7,” notes Keefer. “If your PC is newer than five years old, you can probably upgrade.”

Urban Computers also offers diagnostic and repair services for just about any device that connects to the network. Antivirus and malware protection are common issues amongst their customers, but they are glad to take on more significant repairs. Whether your device has a cracked screen, faulty hard drive or a keyboard soaked in chocolate milk, Urban Computers will inspect it and give you an honest assessment of how bad the damage is. Sometimes, it is not as bad as you think.

For those who would like to learn about Internet safety or other technology-related topics in a group setting, Urban Computers holds workshops, too. Check their Facebook page for updates on topics and schedule.

Of course, in addition to the broad range of support and repair services, software and training, Urban Computers sells new laptops, desktops, monitors and accessories at prices competitive with the larger chain retailers.

For more information, contact

Urban Computers

12345 S. Memorial Dr., Ste. 111

Bixby, OK 74008

(918) 364-7774