There are many different updates your computer can do. From antivirus updates, software updates, driver updates and operating system updates, its hard to know which things to update, if its important and what are the reputations from doing the update. There is also the age old question, if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. People always ask me should I… Read more →
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Windows 7 End of Life
As of the 14th of January 2020 Windows 7 will no longer be supported by Microsoft. Which basically means they will no longer be releasing updates or patches for the operating system which contribute to its security, stability and general well being. This however does not mean you need to throw out or upgrade your Windows 7 computer. It doesn’t… Read more →
Unexpected Reboots
Not to be confused with resetting your computer (whipping it and setting it back to like the day you got it) rebooting is simply the process of of your computer being turned off and then back on again (booting up). Sometimes you just need to reboot your computer. Whether you have just installed some new software, there is a fault… Read more →
Problems Installing Programs and Applications
There would be little use for your computer if it didn’t have any programs and applications. Programs are the functions we use on your computer which help us perform a specific task. For example, if we want to surf the internet to find some information we would install and open a web browser applications such as Google Chrome or Mozilla… Read more →
Black Screen after a Major Windows Upgrade
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 →
Three Reasons Your Computer is Running Slow
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 →
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 →
System Restore Your Computer
What is System Restore If you are having problems with your computer causing instability, the ability to start or use your computer properly or your computers just running generally slow; System Restore might be a good option for you to use. System Restore is a feature built in to Microsoft Windows Operating Systems which basically takes a snapshot of the… Read more →
I can, but should I upgrade my Operating System?
When a new Operating System comes out, everyone is quick to think it must be the best because it is the latest and greatest. Most times after a little use people end up realising it wasn’t a whole lot different than the old. New operating systems like Windows 10 will always have if not completely new, some different features. Of… Read more →