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| '''FixMeStick Technologies Inc''' founded in 2011, is a Canadian company headquartered in ]. The company sells a computer virus-removal device, '''FixMeStick;''' and '''StartMeStick,''' a device that temporarily replaces a computer's operating system. | |||
| ⚫ | On January 15, 2014, the founders of the company (Corey Velan and Marty Alguire) appeared on ]'s '']'', a reality show in which entrepreneurs ] their businesses to ]s. They asked for a CAD$500,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pitches - FixMeStick|url=http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/fixmestick|website=Dragons' Den (Canadian TV Series)}}</ref> | ||
| The '''FixMeStick''' is an external virus-removal device developed by FixMeStick Technologies, a Canadian company based out of ], ]. The FixMeStick was released for sale on May 9, 2012.<ref></ref><ref name="CB"></ref> It is currently sold internationally across North America and Europe. | |||
| On November 26, 2020, the founders of the company appeared again on ''Dragons' Den'' to pitch the StartMeStick. They asked for a CAD$1,000,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Pitches - StartMeStick|url=https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/m_pitches/start-me-stick|website=Dragons' Den (Canadian TV Series)}}</ref> | |||
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| ⚫ | == Products == | ||
| The device was created by ] and ] Marty Algire and Corey Velan. The FixMeStick was designed as an external bootable device that allows it to remove ] that could not be removed from within an operating system.<ref></ref> | |||
| The FixMeStick is an external computer virus-removal ]. It was released for sale on May 9, 2012. It is currently sold internationally both online and via various retailers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2012-05-09|title=Montreal's FixMeStick Launches First-Ever Consumer-Ready USB Device That Removes PC Viruses|url=https://www.borndigital.com/2012/05/09/d-montreals-fixmestick-launches-first-ever-consumer-ready-usb-device-that-removes-pc-viruses-2012-05-09|access-date=2021-04-27|website=Digital Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref> ] | |||
| The StartMeStick is an external computer ] on a ]. It was released for sale in November 2019. It is currently sold internationally both online and via various retailers.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-11-10|title=Clins d'œil technologiques|url=https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/techno/2019-11-10/clins-d-oeil-technologiques|access-date=2021-04-27|website=La Presse|language=fr}}</ref> | |||
| At the time of its launch, it was compatible with ], ], ], and later added support for ], ], and ] when each were released. A ] was launched on January 15, 2014 to design a FixMeStick for the ].<ref name="kick">, Retrieved 2015-09-11</ref> The Kickstarter campaign was successful and raised the goal in time, and the first versions were shipped out to backers on June 6, 2014.<ref name="CB" /><ref name="kick" /> | |||
| Currently the FixMeStick is compatible with all versions of Windows made after and including XP, and with Mac operating systems.<ref></ref> | |||
| ⚫ | On January 15, 2014, |
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| The FixMeStick is a bootable ] device that uses malware scanner engines by ], ], and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fixmestick.com/pro/ |title=Architecture of FixMeStick's parallel multi-scanner and cloud file reputation service|publisher=fixmestick.com|accessdate=February 9, 2018}}</ref> Since the FixMeStick is a bootable device that runs on its own operating system, it is designed to remove ] that could not be removed from within an operating system and the FixMeStick program is not installed on the computer. The FixMeStick also updates its malware definitions via an internet connection each time it runs a scan.<ref name="features">, Retrieved 2015-09-28</ref> | |||
| ==Reception== | ==Reception== | ||
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The FixMeStick has a four out of five star rating and has an editor's rating of "excellent" on '']''.<ref name="PC">{{cite web|url=https://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2411937,00.asp |title=Review - FixMeStick |author=Rubenking, Neil J. |work=] |date=April 27, 2017 |access-date=February 15, 2018}}</ref> | ||
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| Developer(s) | FixMeStick Technologies |
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| Initial release | May 9, 2012 |
| Platform | macOS, Microsoft Windows |
| Available in | English, French, Dutch, German |
| Website | www |
FixMeStick Technologies Inc founded in 2011, is a Canadian company headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. The company sells a computer virus-removal device, FixMeStick; and StartMeStick, a device that temporarily replaces a computer's operating system.
On January 15, 2014, the founders of the company (Corey Velan and Marty Alguire) appeared on CBC Television's Dragons' Den, a reality show in which entrepreneurs pitch their businesses to venture capitalists. They asked for a CAD$500,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share.
On November 26, 2020, the founders of the company appeared again on Dragons' Den to pitch the StartMeStick. They asked for a CAD$1,000,000 investment in exchange for a 20% share.
Products
The FixMeStick is an external computer virus-removal USB device. It was released for sale on May 9, 2012. It is currently sold internationally both online and via various retailers.
The StartMeStick is an external computer operating system on a USB device. It was released for sale in November 2019. It is currently sold internationally both online and via various retailers.
Reception
The FixMeStick has a four out of five star rating and has an editor's rating of "excellent" on PC Magazine.
References
- "Pitches - FixMeStick". Dragons' Den (Canadian TV Series).
- "Pitches - StartMeStick". Dragons' Den (Canadian TV Series).
- "Montreal's FixMeStick Launches First-Ever Consumer-Ready USB Device That Removes PC Viruses". Digital Magazine. 2012-05-09. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- "Clins d'œil technologiques". La Presse (in French). 2019-11-10. Retrieved 2021-04-27.
- Rubenking, Neil J. (April 27, 2017). "Review - FixMeStick". PC Magazine. Retrieved February 15, 2018.
