Before you read this article I really wanted to say I don’t like customers having to upgrade their computer unnecessarily. A lot of computer repair people will push this onto their customers to make more money but i believe a lot of the time the same thing can be accomplished with the existing hardware. This will always be the first option. When… Read more →
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AirDroid – Computer to Android Phone
There are a lot of option for transferring files from your computer to you Android phones. A very popular method for a lot of Samsung users is Kies, but most phones have their own software for managing their Android devices, much like Apple has Itunes. But what if you want a lot more from a software package on your computer than just transferring… Read more →
Apple Mac Repairs in Townsville
Yes we do Apple Mac computer repairs. This includes Imacs, Macbooks, Macbook Pros and Macbook Air’s. Unlike Windows computers which include Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1 and Windows 10, Apple computers use their very own operatign system call ed OSX. Currently OSX is 11 (Elcapitan). The software on your Mac is written differently than on your wWindows computer, so… Read more →
Computer Terminology Part 1
Im always looking for new things to right about on my website; some of them are important, others are just for fun, I’ll let you decide which one this is. Speaking to customers, friends and family on a daily basis there seems to be a lot of mixed terminology regarding computer, desktops, laptops, tablets, phones and fab lets etc. So I… Read more →
Computer overheating
Living in the north presents a whole new range of problems that people living down south. I have done computer work all over the world and the problems users in Townsville have compared to most places are significantly different and ones computer manufactures ignore because most of the word lives in the cool. When it comes to desktop computers there… Read more →
Difference between Microsoft Windows and Office
For a lot of people this would be obvious. But, I still get a few calls every week from people who tell me they have a problem with the Microsoft Office when in fact they are really talking about their operating system or desktop. So I just thought I would quickly explain the very big difference. In fact, the only similarities they actually… Read more →
What is Linux
Linux is a sophisticated piece of software called a operating system. The main purpose of the operating system is to relay information between the application and programs you are using on your computer, to the equipment like (CPU) Central Processing Unit and (HDD) Hard Drive. I like to think of the programs on your computer as people or cities and the operating… Read more →
Is the Windows 10 upgrade really free?
Windows 10 is a free upgrade for Windows 7 and 8 users. Yes, if you have been offered a free Windows 10 upgrade, it certainly is free! But only if you are already an existing customer. Microsoft usually charge a lot of money for the Windows Operating systems but this year have decided to give everyone running Windows 7 and 8 a… Read more →
Computer Townsville
If you need help with your computer Townsville we can probably help you. No matter the problem, if its elated to a computer Townsville we know we can help you and here is why. I have been repairing computers for more time than most of is have been using them.. at least at home in Townsville anyway. Twenty years ago… Read more →
Townsville Computer Repair Services
Hello, my name is Ross and I am your local Townsville Nerd. You are more than welcome to come to me, but mostly I go out to my customers for no extra charge. For many years I owned a computer repair business and internet cafe on Ingham Road. Over the years people started wanting me to come out to them… Read more →