Like many things, computers and laptops suffer from wear and tear over time. Remember when you bought your ultra-fast machine a couple of years ago, you would turn it on, and it would be ready and waiting for you. Now it doesn’t seem so quick does it? If your computer…
Let’s face it, we all rely on Wi-Fi. It provides our wireless high-speed network connection to the rest of the world. As we rely on it more and more, we often find there are area’s in our home or office where the Wi-Fi simply isn’t reliable. This is where Mesh…
A refurbished laptop or desktop is exactly that, a machine that has previously been used by someone else but has been refurbished so someone else can use it. Although you won’t usually find the latest tech in a refurbished device, they can be a great way of saving money while…
When you delete a file on your computer, it doesn’t permanently delete the data from the hard drive. All you are doing is telling your computer that it can now use the space on the hard drive that used to contain the data you just deleted. Cyber criminals can still…
There are many common misconceptions about computers, from a slow computer has a virus to my laptop battery needs to be dead before I recharge. Here’s some common myths about computers. My computer is slow, so it must have a virus A virus can be to blame, in fact, this…
As your business continues to grow, it’s important that your IT and technology solutions grow with it. Consumer grade equipment and solutions simply don’t cut the fast-paced world of business, and so it maybe time to consider these tips to help your business grow even more. Upgrade to a Business…
A lot of people don’t realise you can use the keyboard on your computer to perform certain tasks. These keyboard shortcuts can save you a lot of time and make you more efficient. Ctrl + C to Copy If you need to copy some text, an image or even a…
So your old computer is starting to show it’s age. It takes ages for it to boot up, it’s randomly crashing, and you hate using it. Enough is enough, so you start to think about investing in a new one. But before you do, you might want to think about…
You’ve probably heard that Microsoft is ending support for several popular business tools in January 2020, including Windows 7. As of May 2019, around 33% of users on the Internet were still using Windows 7. Windows 7 isn’t the only product Microsoft is stopping support for. Are you relying on…
Many people still use external hard drives for backup or portable storage, despite the advantages of cloud computing. If you are still using an external hard drive, it’s important to look after it properly as failure can happen at any time. Avoid knocking the drive Depending on the type of…
