Whether you are updating, upgrading or starting from a fresh installation of Windows, there can always be problems. Windows 11 have been around now for over 6 months and a lot of people are still having problems installing Microsoft latest operating system. Your operating system is the environment in which you work in, it helps you talk to the computer,… Read more →
Tag: Windows
Windows wont load after an update
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 →
Lets Talk About Virtualization
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 →
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 →
Working Out Wireless Problems
Wireless (WIFI) internet and networking on both desktop and laptop computers has changed the way we use them. No longer to we have to run cables along the frond, through the walls and wrapped round desks. Simply using the built in wireless adapter in most computers or by adding one with a USB dongle can release us from the restraints… 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 →
Windows Laptops & Desktops
Whether you have a Windows Laptop or Desktop we can help. Microsoft have released many operating systems over the years, but Townsville Nerds are proficient and experienced in all Microsoft Operating systems. Read more →
Where is my Internet Going
The digital age old question, “Where is my internet going?” Whether your internet is going somewhere else, slow or not downloading like you think it should, it is always good to have tools on hand which you can look and see not only what speed your internet is, but how much you are currently uploading and downloading at a particular… Read more →
Understanding Data Recovery and Failing Hardware
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 →
Upgrading Windows 10 Home to Pro for Free
Windows 10 is Microsoft latest operating system for personal computers, superseding Windows 8, 7 and and XP to name a few. Your operating system is the environment in which you operate in. One way to look at it is, your operating system is the Earth and your programs are the cities. Your programs sit in your operating system. … Read more →