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: Hardware
Windows 10 Updates Have Killed My Computer
Keeping your computer up to date is one of the most important things you can do on your laptop or desktop machine. Updates not only help keep your computer safer and fix vulnerabilities or holes, but keep your computer running at optimal performance with software, hardware and operating system enhancements. In a nutshell Windows operating system updates and upgrades are… Read more →
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 →
Are Hard Drives Unreliable
There is nothing worse than loosing all your data files, programs, photos, movies and documents. Loosing valuable data can be irreplaceable for people and organisations who do not back. For some it can means years of tax records and customer details, and others it could mean a life time of memories, weddings and baby photos. If its important to you,… Read more →
Things To Check When You Have No Internet
With so many things connected to your internet now, like television, computers, laptops, phones and even light bulbs and door bells, not having internet can bring your daily home and work life to a sudden halt. Sometimes turning the router and devices off and then back on will fix the problem, other times it fixes itself. Either way, waiting for… Read more →
Data Recovery in Townsville Reviews
Townsville computer repairs Nerds pride ourselves on fast, efficient, reliable and affordable data recovery in Townsville. We put our customers first and it shows in our prices and service. We take a very unique approach when providing data recovery in Townsville, which can be seen in the way we price our clients, the service we bring and expectations we provide. Data… Read more →
When Things Don’t Open On Your Computer
One of the most common phones calls we get is from people calling in and saying things are not opening on their computer. Or, either they do open and it is very slow to do so. This can be a very broad subject that involves many different parts of your computer. Fortunately when things are not opening properly, it usually… Read more →
Do It Yourself Mistakes – Part 1
Doctor Google; we all use it; and I still use it now. All the information you could ever need, just at your finger tips. The allure of repairing your computer by Googling how to do something can be very compelling. But, the pitfalls can be disastrous, We have people emailing and calling us, saying they have lost all the their… Read more →
Laptop Screen is Very Dull
I love my laptop and take it everywhere with me. Just the convenience of being able to put it into my bag, go somewhere and whip it out and continue working on something is amazing. Going back 20 years ago people use to look at me like i was an idiot taking my laptop with me everywhere, like to University,… 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 →