This is one of those how long is a piece of string questions we get asked a lot at Townsville computer repairs Nerds. Without knowing exactly what you need to do with your computer it is always hard to ask such an personal question. However, there are some basics we can run you through, and what yo might need from… Read more →
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My Computer is Using Lots of RAM – Memory
RAM (Random-Access Memory) is temporary storage on your computer, which it uses to run tasks open or in the background of your computer. Unless hard drive storage which actually stores files on your computer such as programs, files, documents and pictures, RAM loads files used by your computer from the hard drive into is memory while you are using it.… Read more →
Weird Computer Fixes – Part 1
Computers are funny machines. Although based on logic and math, computers still do weird things which exactly be explained. Some computer repairs we do completely defy logic in the face of what shouldn’t happen, but does. This can happen at the software level but also at the physical component level also. This article will endeavor to explain some weird computer… Read more →
Computer Not Using All The RAM
You have gone out and bought a great desktop computer, with all the bells and whistles, including an awesome graphics card, a super fast solid state hard drive and a tonne of DDR memory, only to start playing that latest game or an application and you find out your computer is not running as fast as it could. The problem… Read more →
Some Basic Video Editing Understanding
Today I am going to write some information about video editing and some basic requirements for your computers. At Townsville computer repair Nerds we come across a lot of people now who do video editing on their computers. Disclaimer, I am not a professional videographer or editor, and none of my customers are. However, we keep coming up against the… Read more →
Common Mistakes When Building a Computer – Part 2
Poor Airflow Management Computers perform much better when the are not running hot. In fact to much heat can not only slowly jeopardise the speed and functionality of your computer,it can also damage parts. As well as having water cooling on your CPU or a fan on your heat sink, most computers cases either come with fans to blow cool… Read more →
What are Beep Codes – My Computer is Screaming
Have you ever turned your computer on, and it didn’t start up properly. This is not uncommon, but when it does become alarming is when your computer doesn’t start properly but it also literally sends alarms bells in the form of high bitch beep noises. When your computer starts up it performs a POST (Power-On-Self-Test). This is a quick test… Read more →
What is the Best Computer for Me
We get asked a lot, “what is the best computer for me?” or, “what is the best computer to buy”? This is a very hard question to answer and most of the time our responsive is it is different for everyone. Everyone has not only different needs and expectations, but they are also different and where and how they do… Read more →
Do I Have a RAM Problem
What is RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is often confused with he storage in your system such as the hard drive. Although they both handle data they are significantly different in what the do and how they do it. A way to look at it is Hard Drives are used to store informati on such as your… Read more →
Why Is My Computer Beeping
If one day you turn your computer on and it doesn’t start properly and all you can hear if your computer beeping. there is most likely a hardware problem. Putting your ears to the speaker will determine if the beeping noise is coming from inside the actual computer or from the speakers. In most cases the beeping will be coming… Read more →