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In an era dominated by instant streaming, some might assume physical media has been left behind. Yet for a growing community of cinephiles and movie enthusiasts, 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray has become something else entirely: a niche pursuit, a collector’s medium, and most importantly, the definitive way to experience film at its highest possible fidelity.

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May 2026 Jean Day Donation Supports Lighted Way   John Riva of Connecting Point presents Jessica Kreiser,Executive Director of Lighted Way with a donation check. Connecting Point is proud to recognize Lighted Way as the recipient of our May 2026 Jean Day Friday…

Getting around the ‘Net This year marks the 34th anniversary of the Web Browser, and while it’s difficult to imagine the Internet existed without them, the first eight years of the web (The generally accepted birthdate of the Internet is January 1, 1983.) were tricky…

At Connecting Point Computer Center, giving back to our community is part of who we are. In April 2026, our team proudly participated in our monthly Jean Day initiative, raising funds in support of IVAR.

  Celebrating the Cornerstone Award, Ron Borelli We’re really proud to share that our founder, Ron Borelli, has been named an IVAC Community Cornerstone for 2026! If you’ve spent any time around Ron, this makes perfect sense. He’s genuinely one of the nicest people…

March 2026 Jean Day Donation Recipient: IVCIL

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John Riva from CPCC presents a check to Beth Rockford, Associate Director, and Marie Argubright, Executive Director of IVCIL
For our March Jean Day, Connecting Point is proud to support the Illinois Valley Center for Independent Living (IVCIL)

Intel vs AMD: Choosing a PC Brain Without the Headache
When shopping for a new computer, one of the most common questions people ask is:
“Should I choose Intel or AMD?”

Generations, Dongles, and the Long Road to USB-C
The Junk Drawer Tells the Story
Open the average junk drawer, and you’ll find a fossil record of modern technology: tangled cords from forgotten phones, chargers that fit nothing you still own, and mysterious adapters whose purposes were lost sometime around 2012.

February 2026 Jean Day Donation Recipient: LaSalle County CASA Nathan Blaufelt from CPCC presents a check to Alexandria (Lexi) Wamhoff, Executive Director of LaSalle County CASA At Connecting Point Computer Center, giving back to our community is part of who we are….

Every technology has a curve: a rise, a peak, a decline. But some curves don’t end because they’re finished. They end because we stop following them.

ALL‑OUT OF AOL (LOL) Picture it. It’s the mid-90’s. You open your metal mailbox—still searing from the afternoon sun—and sift through junk mail in your bathrobe and bunny slippers. Fluttering store flyers. A random magazine. Credit card offers you never asked for. A…

Director of IT Services at Connecting Point Computer Center! For the past 15 years, Lee has been an integral part of our team, consistently demonstrating pride in his work, deep technical knowledge, and a true commitment to both our company and our customers. He is a…

Danielle DeCarlo from CPCC presents Betty Glynn with a check for our donation. At Connecting Point Computer Center, giving back to our community isn’t just something we talk about – it’s something we actively do. This January, our team came together once again for our monthly Jeans Day, and we’re proud to announce that our donation is going to an incredible cause: Cops for Cancer.

         Celebrating Milestone Birthdays at Connecting Point: Honoring Our Team At Connecting Point Computer Center, we believe our greatest strength is our people. Recently, we had the pleasure of celebrating two special milestone birthdays for valued members of our…

Time for Spring Cleaning… for Your Computer Too!  Call us at 815-223-1052 to schedule yours today!   Spring is the perfect time to freshen things up—and that includes your computer. Over time, systems slow down, collect unwanted files, and can even become vulnerable…

Ken’s Corner – Ken’s Retiring This Ken’s Corner is both hard to write and easy to write. I’ll explain later. To turn on, or not turn on? That’s a question we’re going to play with today. In the early days of home computers, common wisdom said if you weren’t using your…

Honoring Our Founder: Ron Borelli Receives IVAC Community Cornerstone Award Connecting Point Computer Center is incredibly proud to share that our founder, Ron Borelli, has been named a recipient of this year’s Illinois Valley Area Chamber (IVAC) Community Cornerstone…

Ken’s Corner – Intel Ultra Cores Explained Intel introduced the Ultra Core series just over two years ago, and the 3rd generation of those processors is being released now. A common question I get is “What’s the difference between an Intel Core and an…

Subject: Survey Results: Ticket Completion Survey – LaSalle Co Travel Agency (Anna Lijewski) Customer Feedback – Desktop Upgrades Survey Name:             Ticket Completion Survey …

Artificial Intelligence: From Science Fiction to Everyday Reality What once was theory and science fiction has become reality in the last few years; real enough that it’s not only usable by the average person, it’s also nearly impossible to escape. Artificial…

Store Hours Update Effective February 1, 2026 Please note that our store hours will be changing effective February 1, 2026. Beginning on this date, our updated hours of operation will be: Monday through Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM This represents a change from our…