Free for Peachtree Computers customers

Lantern Proactive Monitoring

Lantern keeps an eye on your computer after it leaves our shop, so small problems get caught before they turn into big repairs.

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What Lantern does

Most computer problems give warning signs long before they become expensive: a hard drive starting to fail, antivirus that quietly stopped running, a drive filling up. The trouble is that nobody notices those signs until it’s too late.

Lantern is a small, lightweight app that runs quietly in the background. Every few hours, it checks your computer for:

  • Remote-access software scammers use to control computers
  • A hard drive that may be failing
  • Repeated crashes or blue screens
  • Antivirus that isn’t running (Windows)
  • Files that aren’t encrypted (Mac)
  • A main drive running out of space
  • A worn-out laptop battery

How we use Lantern

1

We set it up

We install Lantern when your computer is in our shop, such as after a PC Security Checkup. We can also email you a simple install link.

2

It keeps watch quietly

Lantern runs in the background and checks your computer every few hours. You’ll see a small Peachtree Computers icon near your clock, and that’s it.

3

You get a heads-up

If Lantern spots a problem, a small note with our name appears in the corner of your screen with a Request Service button.

4

We follow up

Click Request Service and we’ll get the details of what Lantern found before we even call you back. We’ll explain the problem and what we recommend.

How to tell a real Lantern alert from a scam

A real Lantern alert is a small note in the corner of your screen with the Peachtree Computers name and a Request Service button.

It will never ask for payment, gift cards, or passwords, and it won’t ask you to let a stranger connect to your computer. If anything ever seems off, close it and call us at (770) 649-8800.

Your privacy

Lantern collects basic information about your computer (its name, model, operating system, the account that last signed in, and the IP address it connects from) and the results of its health checks.

It does not read your files, record what you type, take screenshots, or track your location. Lantern is provided by RepairTech, Inc. on our behalf. Please install it only on computers you own or are authorized to manage. To remove Lantern or have your information deleted, call us anytime.

Common questions

What does Lantern cost?

Lantern is free for existing Peachtree Computers customers, and it’s included with every PC Security Checkup.

Does it work on Macs?

Yes. Lantern works on Windows PCs and Macs.

Will it slow my computer down?

Lantern is small and lightweight. It runs its checks in the background without getting in your way.

Can I remove it?

Yes, anytime. Just call us at (770) 649-8800 and we’ll take care of it.

Let Lantern keep watch

Already a customer? Email us and we’ll get you set up for free. Not a customer yet? Start with a PC Security Checkup, and we’ll install Lantern when we’re done.

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