I had the mission to write a blog post that conveyed how we keep the repeat business of so many of our customers. After writing several drafts, I realized that the post had already been written by our customers — in the form of personal emails I receive on a daily basis. With their permission, I offer you two emails I have recently received. They do a very good job of summarizing why people keep coming back to Puget Systems.

Installing Windows from Scratch
This article covers the process of installing Windows. It’s specifically targeting Windows 10, but also covers installation for Windows 7 and 8, as they use the same installer.
Windows Backup Options
Backing up your computer is very important. This post covers the various types of backups you can do on a Windows-based PC, with a few specific examples of related software and services.
Windows 10 with Xeon Phi
Can you use an Intel Xeon Phi with Windows 10? Yes, you can. However, just because you can do something, doesn’t mean that you should do it! I did a set up and a little testing mainly just to see if it would work — it does!
Please, please, please – backup your data!
One of the most painful things to hear about from a customer is lost data. Whether it is hours or days of lost work for a business, irreplaceable family photos, or important financial records – data loss hurts. And it can be caused by many things: viruses / malware, file system corruption, physical drive failure, theft, fire, flood… the list goes on. Unfortunately some people don’t think about this till it is too late, so I am here with a public safety announcement: Please, please, please – backup your data!

Can you see the difference with a 4K monitor?
With 4K monitors becoming more and more affordable, it appears the the long-standing reign of 1080p may finally be coming to a close. The question is: can the human eye actually see the difference with a 4K monitor or are manufacturers just using the hype to sell you a more expensive product?

How to Use Restore from the USB Tools & Recovery Drive (Win10 2017 or Earlier)
Your Windows 8 or 10 system came with a restore utility built into the Tools thumb drive. It’s a great utility, but not entirely straightforward to use. This guide walks you through how to use it.

NVIDIA Fallout 4
PLEASE STAND BY. Arm yourself for the new world of Fallout 4 with GeForce GTX

SuperComputing 2015
This year at SC15, Puget Systems will be partnering with Intel (booth #1333) to showcase our new Peak Quad Xeon Tower. Come talk to us about your HPC and Scientific Computing needs!
The Paradox of Choice
A couple of recent purchases got me thinking about how choice factors into where and how I spend my money.
As my Honda Odyssey neared 200,000 miles, I began researching potential replacements. Unlike sedans and trucks, there are only a handful of minivans sold in the US. In fact, there’s maybe five that qualify as traditional minivans and they include the Honda Odyssey, Toyota Sienna, Dodge Caravan/Chrysler Town and Country, Kia Sedona, and Nissan Quest.




