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 →
Category: Drivers
Windows 11 BSOD Black Screen of Death
Many people might already be familiar with the Blue Screen of Death from many of the previous versions of Windows. Basically when something goes wrong with your computer, your computer will go into this death screen and stop you from any further use until you restart it, in order to protect itself from any damage. And although the screen does… 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 →
Computer Screen Flickering
One very annoying computer problem is when your screen starting flickering. Sometimes it does this as soon as you turn it on, other times it can happen after it has been running for a while. Maybe you have noticed it is getting worse overtime you use your machine, maybe one day you turned it on and you cant see anything… Read more →
My Mouse is Moving Around By Itself
There are many reasons your mouse could be moving around by itself. Some are sinister and some have a little to do with maintenance and other factors. When you see your mouse moving around the screen without you touching it is easy to think the worst such as your computer has been hacked, or its a ghost. This post will… Read more →
Common Computer Problems We Can Help You With – Part 1
Every day we see new computers problems we have never seen before. With the vast amount of people using computers and the internet and amount of developers and apps being release every day, there is always something new things to learn and a new issues to address regarding computers and computer problems. However, there are also regular problems we see… Read more →
Understanding Data Recovery and Failing Hardware
Data Recovery is a very broad term. Simply wanting your data you do not have access to, is data recovery. In a lot of circumstances your data is not lost, it is still there. However, it might be the electronics of the drive which have failed and need to be repaired, or your computer is not working properly, rather than… Read more →
You’re Getting a New Computer Christmas
A lot of people get I.T. gadgets, mobile phones and computers and laptops for Christmas. With all the anticipation and excitement to use their new devices, a lot of customers forget to do some basic things on their computer, which result in them calling us not long after they start using their new computer. This post will list in order… Read more →
Graphics Cards in Laptops
Other than the noticeable difference between a desktop computer and a laptop, there are also a lot of differences under the hood as well. The basics of computers are the same, a motherboard, processor, memory and hard drive, but the way they are all bundled together and arranged is quite different. Unlike a desktop computer, installing and interchanging a graphics… Read more →
What is Command Prompt – Do I Need It
Command prompt is a program on most Windows computers used to give your computer commands from a Command Line Interface (CLI). Although is greatly resembles DOS (which a lot of people would know using Microsoft before it started using a Graphical User Interface) it is not an actual operating system. Rather it is a program used to execute commands, troubleshoot… Read more →