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 →
Tag: hardware
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 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 →
Microsoft Have Identified Slow Shutdown Problem
A very common and annoying problem right now for a lot of Windows 10 users will be the very slow shutdown of their computer. Whether you have just turned your computer on and are shutting down or have been using it for a while, the same problem is persisting. For a lot of people running Windows 10 version 1809 you… Read more →
My Dropped Computer is Making a Clicking Noise
Dropping your computer can damage many parts. Your computer is made up of all different types of components that resemble humans in a way such as a video card for visual, sound card for audio, the motherboard is like the spine they all connect to, and the hard drive is like the brain which stored all the information. If you… Read more →
Missing DLL File Errors – And what to do about it
Your computer is a very sophisticated piece of equipment. At its core (Binary) 1s and 0’s, your computer turns on (1) and odd (0) many times per second. You have your computer hardware which is the physical components like hard drive and memory and you have your operating system like Linux, Windows and OSX which help you and your programs… Read more →
Rain and Internet in Townsville
The wet season is fast approaching and we have already seen a little bit of rain this weekend which is playing havoc with peoples modems and routers. Every year when it starts to rain we get a influx if phone calls form customers whose internet has gone down. This is not a coincidence, and it really applies to people who… Read more →
Blue Screen When Shutting Down
A BSOD (Blue Screen of Death) can be a pain whenever it happens. Its always seems to be at the very worst of times though, when you are doing something important or right when you are pushing your computer to do what it needs. There are many reasons a Blue Screen can happen, but knowing when it happens can help… Read more →
Same Day Data Recovery Free Quotes
Living in the North we seem to get gouged for everything. Thats why Townsville Nerds are always looking for ways to make things more affordable for our customers. Data Recovery has the stigma around it of always being expensive. Other Data Recovery businesses will charges you $100’s just to take a look at it, even if they can fix it.… Read more →