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 →
Transferring Data Between Computers
We often get calls from customers asking them to move all their data and computers files from there old computer to their new. If the old computer has failed it might be more of a data recovery job than a transfer, but either way, transferring data from one computer to another is a lot more complicated and in depth than… 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 →
Laptop Wont Turn On
Laptops or notebook computers are a fantastic way to do every day computing, and a great way to do things on the go. You can almost do just about everything on a laptop that you can do on a desktop computer. Most computer gamers and video editors will us e a desktop computer, but they can even do these hardware… Read more →
Computer Not Recognising USB Devices
USB stands for Universal Serial Device, and is a common interface connection which allows you to connect devices to expand onto your system. Common devices include, expansion devices, external hard drives, video cameras, media devices, printers and scanners etc. There are different types of USB connections and different speeds which will be determined by the type of device you use,… Read more →
Windows Laptops & Desktops
Whether you have a Windows Laptop or Desktop we can help. Microsoft have released many operating systems over the years, but Townsville Nerds are proficient and experienced in all Microsoft Operating systems. Read more →
Windows 7 Updates Will End 14th January 2020
Windows 7 Operating System has been the most widely accepted, much loved, best to use by most peoples admissions Microsoft Operating System to date. In fact, until recently there were still more installations of Windows 7 than the was Windows 10. But as of 14th of January 2020, Microsoft will stop releasing updates to all Windows 7 users except for… Read more →
Common Mistakes When Building a Computer – Part 4
CPU Power Connection Your CPU will need its own power. The power connection comes directly from the power supply and is much smaller than the connection you connect to your computer. You might have everything installed correctly and still hear and see your computer power up, but it will not post unless you have power running to the CPU. The… Read more →
Common Mistakes When Building a Computer – Part 3
Buying Incompatible Parts It very easy with all the excitement to buy the wrong parts for you new build. Not all CPU’s will work with all computers and motherboards and not all RAM (memory) will either. When buying computer parts to build your own computer it’s very important to research what components will work together. Currently Townsville Nerds does nit… Read more →