Laptop computers are great to own for their mobility and convenience. Unfortunately, laptop screens can be easily cracked or broken. Some causes of a cracked screen are obvious: the laptop being stepped on or dropped. Other causes, like leaving something on the keyboard and closing the lid can crack a laptop screen as well. Symptoms of a cracked laptop […]
Many of our services calls over the last month are for issues like Norton causing computer crashes, Antivirus Software disappearing, new computer setups, network setups, virus removals, slow computer, WiFi not working. Software created all of the problems except for the WiFi not working. The WiFi Adapter in this case was an obsolete piece of […]
It’s always nice to get a new laptop but old ones can be repaired. Like any computer the cost of the repairs need to be weighed against the costs of a new system. Here are six typical repairs that a laptops may need, estimate for required time and the cost of the parts. 1 New Keyboard The most […]
There rarely is a week that goes by in which we do not fix several computers either running outdated anti-virus software or none at all. Also occasionally, we find a computer with two or more anti-virus applications running at the same time. These computers are not properly protected and as are likely to be infected with a virus or malware; thus causing the customer to schedule […]
Data Backup is really important because of recent malware threats. Backing up all of your pictures and important documents on your computer can save you lots of frustration and headache. Also keep in mind that hard drives are very reliable but ultimately every hard drive will fail and if the files are not backed up then they […]
Did you know that most computers I repair have 5-7 pieces of malware installed on them. Today malware can come from a variety of sources and some of it can be difficult but not impossible to remove. Today there are several different types of malware out there: Traditional Virus – These viruses can infect operating […]
Computers do get dirty over time. As we use them the keyboards and attached devices become filled with dust and debris, laptop screens become covered with fingerprints and dust. Many people may not realize that the insides of computers get caked up with dust, dirt and pet hair. Cleaning a Computer is part of regular […]
Recently I updated to Windows 8.1. As many of you probably know Microsoft didn’t include a start button in the Windows 8. I found that Windows 8 was impossible to use right out the box without the start button. It was just weird and not very well thought out. To fix this problem I have […]
As part of my On-Site Computer Repair business, I have come across many people with dead laptop power supply. So how to hook up a universal power supply for your laptop. If you are handy with a voltmeter, you can diagnose the laptop power supply yourself. Just take the contacts of your voltmeter and check […]