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Testimonial Ruthie Levi

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

Testimonial Ruthie LeviMy husband is an expert computer technician, so I rarely need to get outside help for any computer issues. As luck would have it, my system went down just as my husband was unreachable, airborne from the US. I work from home, virtually, running my US based business, so it is essential that …

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I might have been one of the first to “discover” Paul Serkin.

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

Testimonial Lynn GlassmanI might have been one of the first to “discover” Paul Serkin.My husband (Lee) and I are very demanding; all that you requested in your e-mail and more.We’ve worked with other computer guys… Paul goes that extra mile!Once we found Paul, he’s our computer guy!!!Lynn Glassman

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Thank you for your consistent high professionalism

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

KaylaThank you for your consistent high professionalism, excellent attitude and availability to help solve all computer problems.It is a pleasure to work with you. We are sure that the Anglo-speaking olim and others are greatly benefiting from your expertise.Thank you again. Kayla and Ze’ev Brodkin, Har Hachoma, Jerusalem

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Rozanne Polansky

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

Rozanne PolanskyWhether you bring the computer to him or he comes to you, it’s afterwards that you know you are dealing with a professional who comes with customer service. He answers the phone and can even fix some problems from his place to your computer.Rozanne Polansky, Nof Tzion, Jerusalem

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“Paul is the best!

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

Rachel Stern“Paul is the best! I was unable to retrieve email or connect to the internet via my cellphone when I switched carriers – and no amount of ‘playing’ with the settings yielded any results. I told Paul about my problem and within minutes he gave me instructions to follow – and VOILA! I was …

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Thank you very much

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

Thank you very muchThank you very much for the work you did on my computer. You have arranged things in a way that my brain can comprehend, and you fixed or explained many of the mysteries of both the new computer and Windows 8. Thank you also for taking care of my printer issues.You are …

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Simply the best

July 4, 2021 by Paul Serkin

Simply the bestPaul Serkin is simply the best computer person in all of Jerusalem. Customer service is excellent and he can solve almost anything. Highly recommend him.Debra Nussbaum Stephen, Tour Guide at Debra Tours, Jerusalem, Israel

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Summer lovin’

January 17, 2020 by Paul Serkin

By LEAH HAKIMIAN AUGUST 14, 2019 Full article from the post – click here:  https://www.jpost.com/Israel-News/Summer-lovin-598599 ‘It was like we had never been apart’ They reconnected on Facebook in 2013 when Paul Serkin was 56 and Susan Frankel Rubin was 53. What’s the moral of their story? Susan replies: “There’s always hope.” Paul and Susan originally met …

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REINVENTION! Starting Over in Israel – Pull Up a Chair [audio]

January 16, 2020 by Paul Serkin

For internet version: November 3, 2017 AAA -Headline Scroller, Andrea Simantov, Latest Shows Israel is rife with brave souls who, when confronted with the tart-lemons of making ends meet, have rolled-up their sleeves and mastered the art of ‘lemonade.’ Along with bits of her own personal tale, Andrea speaks with the delightful Paul Serkin aka ‘Paul-the-PC-Guy’ who – …

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March 27, 2019 by Paul Serkin

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The PCGuy Recommends

March 27, 2019 by Paul Serkin

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Suggested Downloads

March 27, 2018 by Paul Serkin

SOS-SPLASHTOP: This software should be downloaded when you need emergency support from the PCGUY.  It installs a small program which will allow the PCGUY to remote into your PC and provide support.   It can only be accessed when the following conditions are met: Your Internet connection must be working You initiate this download and …

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THE GOOD LIFE (JULY 2017)

July 30, 2017 by Paul Serkin

THE GOOD LIFE (JULY 2017) The Perils And Promise Of Making Aliyah At A Certain Age New country, new age bracket, new job. BY MICHELE CHABIN July 26, 2017, 10:03 am Jerusalem — When Paul Serkin, now 59, made aliyah from Brooklyn in 2009, he hoped to continue his career as an IT healthcare expert. …

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CYBER SECURITY for your PC

December 17, 2016 by Paul Serkin

Security Issues Having been a user of PC systems since their inception and a user of the public Internet since its earliest days I can offer some simple advice on how to protect your computer and your privacy from the myriad of nefarious computer hackers and viruses that abound today. By following these simple guidelines, …

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The Reporter Group – Embracing change in Israel

December 13, 2016 by Paul Serkin

By: Rabbi Rachel Esserman Embracing change in Israel  Adjusting to life in a new country can be difficult. However, Paul Serkin finds that life in Israel suits him just fine. In fact, he prefers it to living in Binghamton, where he grew up, and New York City, where he worked most of his adult life. …

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The Jerusalem Post

December 13, 2016 by Paul Serkin

Arrivals: The PC guy  By GLORIA DEUTSCH 13/06/2013 Paul Serkin quit his job, sold most of his possessions and arrived in Israel not knowing what his future held – until he realized his talent for fixing computers could become a career. Paul Serkin moved to Israel in 2009 with no job, no apartment and no …

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NBN Blog post: Paul the PCGUY

December 13, 2016 by Paul Serkin

  Name: Paul Serkin Originally from: Binghamton, NY Made Aliyah: August, 2009 Lives in: Jerusalem Job: Founder and Chief Technologist at PCGUY   Paul the PC GUY’s website reads, “Meet Paul, the PC Guy (and, hard as it is to believe, he is even friendlier than he looks!)” His website is true to its word- Paul …

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A Surprise Interview 05.07.2016

December 13, 2016 by Paul Serkin

After a visit to the USA my return flight experienced a security “Episode”. As passengers we only found out about it after landing in Israel. I was interviewed by Joëlle Weil from the largest News website in Germany about the experience.   To see the full article on the web, click here.

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Update from Israel – by Paul Serkin

July 28, 2016 by Paul Serkin

August 5 marks seven years that I have been in Israel. Born in Schenectady and raised in Vestal from 3-years-old until I went to college, I am a real “upstater” and a graduate of Vestal Central High School. I attended Yeshiva University in New York City, during which time I spent a year abroad, studying …

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Windows 10 – Revisited

July 8, 2016 by Paul Serkin

Windows 10 – Revisited? There has been a lot of discussion, blog posts, Facebook posts and various other Internet comments about Windows 10.  We are coming down to the wire of the July 27 deadline to upgrade for free. Microsoft has corrected most of the “bugs” in Windows 10 so for the average home computer …

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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Email: OK – You didn’t really want to know but it might help.

March 29, 2016 by Paul Serkin

    A Brief History of Email While you are “@” it. Web Based Email vs. Client Based Email. POP vs. IMAP Safety and Security   A Brief History of Email. Email predates the “web” by a few years. It evolved from humble beginnings in 1965 from a way of leaving a message in a …

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Home Printers

February 28, 2016 by Paul Serkin

When deciding on a new or replacement printer for your home you will have to choose from the following options: InkJet or Laser Black and White only or Color Printer only or optional Copier / Scanner / Fax USB ONLY / Networkable (wired or wireless or both) Other Options Who will install it?   Inkjet …

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RANSOMWARE

February 8, 2016 by Paul Serkin

What is it? How do you get Infected? How to Avoid It? How to Recover From It?   WHAT IS IT? Ransomware is the name given to virus or attacks on your computer systems which hold out for a ransom from you. They usually either lock your PC so you can’t get into it or …

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GOOGLE TRICKS

January 4, 2016 by Paul Serkin

1. Track your packages Keeping track of your packages used to mean logging into the USPS, UPS or FedEx site. But did you know Google can track almost any package for you? Just enter the package tracking number directly into the search box. Google will pull up quick links that let you easily track the …

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Interview on the Nachum Segal Network

December 13, 2015 by Paul Serkin

Click here to hear an interview with me on the Nachum Segal Network.  

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Windows 10 – Should I be upgrading now?

December 10, 2015 by Paul Serkin

Windows 10 – Should I Upgrade?   With Windows 10 being available for almost 6 months, most of us currently running Windows 7 or Windows 8 (8.1), are being asked on a regular basis if we want to upgrade to Windows 10.  The experience I have gained from a number of my customers asking for …

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