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Common Computer Problems We Can Help You With – Part 1

by admin on 01/06/2019 in Annoying, Apple, Beeping, BIOS, Bloatware, BSOD, Computer Help in Townsville, CPU, Damage, Data, Desktop, Drivers, Factory Reset, Freezes, Freezing, GPU, Graphics Card, Hackers, Hard Drive, Hardware, Health, Laptop, Linux, Mac, Macbook, Malware, Memory, Motherboard, Notebook, Old Computer, Operating System, PC, Pop Ups, Power, Processor, PSU, Ransomware, Refresh, Reset, Security, Service Related, Software, Solid State Drive, Spyware Removal, SSD, Storage, Tech Support, Technical Support, Technician, Townsville, Ubuntu, Unix, Update, Upgrade, Virus, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

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

by admin on 29/05/2019 in Antivirus, Backup, Blue Screen, BSOD, Computer Help in Townsville, Damage, Data, Data Recovery, Desktop, Drivers, Factory Reset, Hard Drive, Hardware, HDD, Laptop, Mac, Macbook, Malware, Motherboard, Notebook, Old Computer, Operating System, pictures, Ransomware, Software, Solid State Drive, SSD, Storage, Technical Support, Technician, Technology, Townsville, Update, Upgrade, Virus, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7

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 Must Secure Your Web Browser

by admin on 25/05/2019 in Ad Blockers, Advertising, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Firefox, Firewall, Hackers, Internet Banking, Internet Explorer, Laptop, Macbook, Microsoft, Mozilla, Open Source, Pop Ups, Ransomware, Safari, Software, Spyware Removal, Technical Support, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Uncategorized, Update, Upgrade, Virus, Web Browser, Websites, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

Because your web browser is usually your first point of entry for computer viruses, and because web browsers are the most widely used application on the internet, fortifying and protecting your browser and its traffic is one of the most online security conscious steps you can make to protect your information, data and personal privacy including banking and other important… Read more →

Is Any Computer Really Secure?

by admin on 22/05/2019 in Annoying, Antivirus, Apple, Attacks, Broadband, Browser, Chrome, Computer Help in Townsville, Data, Desktop, Encryption, File, Firefox, Google, Hackers, Hacks, Health, Laptop, Linux, Mac, Macbook, Malware, Media, Microsoft, Mozilla, NBN, Open Source, Operating System, OSX, Password, Passwords, pictures, Pop Ups, protection, Ransomware, Remote Desktop, Safari, Scam, Secure, Security, Server, Service Related, Software, Spam, Spyware Removal, Stability, TeamViewer, Tech Support, Technical Support, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Ubuntu, Update, Upgrade, Virus, VPN, WAN, Web Browser, Website, Websites, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

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 →

Data Recovery From Your Primary Drive

by admin on 19/05/2019 in Backup, Data, Data Recovery, Desktop, external, External Hard Drive, Hard Drive, Hardware, Laptop, Macbook, Microsoft, mobile, Notebook, Old Computer, Operating System, pictures, Recovery, Smartphone, Solid State Drive, SSD, Tech Support, Technical Support, Technician, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, USB, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

What is a Drive The drive in your computer, also known as a hard drive, hard disk or solid state drive is a device in your computer for storing information, programs, operating system files and personal data such as movies, pictures and documents. Hard drives are not only for computers. Although this post will specifically be directed at the hard… Read more →

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Black Screen after a Major Windows Upgrade

by admin on 30/04/2019 in Annoying, Antivirus, Backup, Computer Help in Townsville, Data Recovery, Factory Reset, Health, Microsoft, Operating System, Recovery, Reset, Technical Support, Townsville, Uncategorized, Update, Upgrade, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

Upgrades are a necessary evil for both personal and professional computers, servers and laptops. The reason I say evil, is because for most of us they come at the wrong time, right when we want to restart our computer and do something. There is nothing worse than wanting to start your computer, specially when you are in a hurry and… Read more →

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My Computer Is Making Changes All By Itself

by admin on 14/04/2019 in Antivirus, Apple, Apps, Backup, Computer Help in Townsville, Factory Reset, Hackers, Hacks, Health, Malware, Microsoft, Operating System, Ransomware, Scam, Software, Spyware Removal, Stability, Tech Support, Technical Support, Technician, Update, Upgrade, Virus, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

Its very easy to think you have been hacked or someone else has used your computers when you see changes to it. Is a possibility, that either someone has been on it or some sort of malicious software has made changes to your computer to hurt you or benefit themselves in someone. However, there are also very different reasons your… Read more →

Moving Mozilla Thunderbird from One Computer to Another

by admin on 09/04/2019 in Apple, Bigpond, Computer Help in Townsville, Email, Hacks, Hard Drive, Hardware, Internet, Laptop, Macbook, Microsoft, Mozilla, Office, Old Computer, Software, Townsville, Uncategorized, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

Mozilla Thunderbird is a great free email client which works on Windows, Apple Mac Computer and Linux. The best thing about Mozilla Thunderbird is not only is it free, it also has a been a round a long time (in computer years) and has a massive following, which means it doesn’t look like its going anywhere anytime soon. Because so… Read more →

Windows 7 Updates Will End 14th January 2020

by admin on 24/03/2019 in Old Computer, Operating System, Software, Uncategorized, Update, Upgrade, Windows 10, Windows 7

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 →

Three Reasons Your Computer is Running Slow

by admin on 15/03/2019 in CPU, Damage, Hard Drive, Heat, Microsoft, Old Computer, Operating System, Power, PSU, Ransomware, SSD, Tech Support, Technical Support, Townsville, Townsville Computer Repairs, Uncategorized, Update, Upgrade, Windows, Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1

There are literally millions of reasons your computer will run slow. Its easy to think just because your computer is running slow, it is getting old. Although age can play a part on your computer running slow, it is usually not the reason. When we talk about a computer running slow as its getting older, unless it’s the hard drive… Read more →

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