If you have a desktop computer, it’s vulnerable during lightning storms. Because it’s plugged into the socket 24/7 and doesn’t have a battery, you don’t have the same options you would with a smartphone or a laptop. But here’s what you can do to limit the risk of damaging your computer or losing progress: The…
It happens to everyone. No matter how shiny, new, and fast that computer was when you brought it home from the store, problems are bound to arise sooner or later. Thankfully, not every computer repair problem is severe enough to warrant tossing it in the trash. Some problems can take mere moments to overcome as…
It’s nearly every computer user’s nightmare. One minute they are humming along working on a project then the next minute they find their computer locked with a warning on the screen telling them that all their files have been encrypted. Only a payment (usually in Bitcoin) will allow them to access their documents again. The…
We all reach that moment with our computer when we realize that it’s getting older. All of the things that were once effortless seem like it’s taking the poor machine a bit longer. How is this possible, it was only purchased three years ago. As much as we don’t like it, computers do go out…
Windows updates are designed to bring your computer up-to-date and help it run more smoothly. Unfortunately, these updates may refuse to install and put your computer at risk. Why does this happen? Lack Of Hard Drive Room This is probably the most common problem that causes issues with installing Windows updates. It might seem silly,…
If you properly care for your computer, it will last for many years, but sometimes your computer requires more than repairs, it needs to be replaced. Here are seven indications you are in need of computer repair or replacement. 1.Trouble Downloading Latest Operation System If you have owned a computer for at least one year, you…
Nothing instills more fear in a computer user than seeing a bright blue computer screen displaying technical gibberish that begins with the ominous sentence, “A problem has been detected and windows have been shut down to prevent damage to your computer.” This Bluescreen Error is commonly called the “Blue Screen of Death”, or “BSoD” for short….
Is your computer struggling to keep with a new operating system upgrade or a new program? Are you spending more time waiting for your computer to load than you are actually using it? Does your computer often give out-of-memory errors? If so, it may be time to breathe new life into your computer with a…
A laptop is a major investment. As the need for responsive touchscreen devices grows, cracked screens are becoming extremely common. Blown pixels can be a nuisance when you don’t have the time or patience to fix the screen yourself. Consulting a team of reliable computer repair technicians to repair a damaged laptop display is the…
What is Ransomware? Ransomware is a virus that blocks you from using your computer unless you pay a ransom, usually of one or two bitcoins, or around $300-500. In a recent report by the Australian government, 72 percent of businesses have been affected by Ransomware in 2015, up from 13 percent just two years ago….