Talking about virtualization, you could virtually be talking about anything. But in the case I will be talking about running a computer, within a computer. That is two operating systems, running on the same hardware, at the same time. Most computers now, have so much CPU power and memory, the operating systems using them are barely taking advantage of the… Read more →
Category: Linux
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 →
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 →
What Happens When You Don’t Shutdown Your Computer Down Properly
You’ve probably heard it a million times before, we at computer repairs Townsville might have even told you, if you don’t turn your computer off properly, it could damage your system. Is this true, or is it just one of those things people say, like cracking your fingers will give you arthritis. Well, computer repairs Townsville want to set the… 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 →
What is SSH
A customer asked me today, what is SSH and should they be using it. SSH stands for Secure Shell or Secure Socket Shell and is a secure network protocol for clients to talk to severs over networks such as the internet without anyone else intercepting or interpreting their communications – it is a very secure way to communicate online. The… Read more →
Is Any Computer Really Secure?
I often get asked, “How can i completely secure my computer?” Or “What Antivirus is guaranteed to protect me for sure?” It is a very reasonable questions, but a lot of people do not like my answer. And that is, none! I am not confident the slightest, any antivirus program, any firewall or any computer is secure, specially when it… Read more →
I Have Been Locked Out of My Computer
When people get locked out of their computer, their first question is always, how can i get my data back?It easy to assume because you are locked out of your computer you have lost all your data, files, emails, programs and pictures etc. But, just because it is locked, doesn’t mean all is lost. Why is my computer locked… Read more →
Understanding Factory Reset and Refresh
When you first get your computer it is at its factory default settings – the way it was manufactured at the time, with no personification at all. When you get your computer you do a whole lot of different things on it such as installing software, connecting to the internet and printers and adding personal folders, files, pictures and movies… 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 →