All blogs provided by Affordable Computer Repairs and Service are based on the opinions of the computer technicians working here in Brisbane.
Do NOT SHUTDOWN your Windows Computer and Here’s Why
If you are using Windows 10 or Windows 11 then please do not “Shutdown” your computer before reading this first. There is a Right Way and a Wrong Way to…
Which Mac Should I Buy?
When it comes to Apple computers there is a wide choice of products that suit every budget and application. I will break this down to laptops (MacBook’s), iMacs (All-In-ones) and…
Windows 11 What You Need to Know Today
Microsoft stated in mid-2015 when they released Windows 10, that they would never release another operating system as they would be “upgrading” and “improving” Windows 10 from now on. Well…
An Alternative to NBN?
Do You Want an Alternative to NBN? Elon Musk and SpaceX have been developing a satellite system called Starlink which is intended to rival established and more conventional cable based…
Western Digital Drives Data Wiped by Hackers
Zero-Day Vulnerability for My Book Live Users The latest information from Western Digital (the Hard Disk Manufacturing Data storage company) is that a zero-day vulnerability has been exploited by hackers…
Hard Drive Full – Not Your Files?
Windows 10 can suddenly fill up your Hard Drive (Mechanical or SSD) all by itself, why is this so? Below we will investigate why this may occur seemingly out of…
How To Fix BSOD Caused By KB5001330
The Microsoft Update KB5001330 from Tuesday 13 April 2021 is BSOD Microsoft on Tuesday 13th April 2021 has released another update which is causing some Windows 10 users to experience…
How to Keep Passwords Safe
Advice on How to Keep Passwords Safe With the advent of the Internet and various websites requiring passwords to allow you to access them as well as companies such as…
Microsoft Released An Update To Fix The Printing Issue On 19th March 2021
On 19 March 2021 Microsoft Released An Update To Fix the Printing Issue Caused by Update KB5000802 Those versions of Windows 10 computers affected by this March 2021 Microsoft release…
Fix For Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB5000802
Fix For Windows 10 Cumulative Update KB5000802 and Windows 10 Version 2004 As recently as Friday 12th March 2021 Microsoft has installed the Cumulative Update KB5000802 for Windows 10 which…
Windows 10 Version 2004 Update Fixes Of Some Major Problems
Anyone who has updated their Windows 10 computer to the March/April 2020 update version 2004 may have been experiencing some major problems with BSODs (Blue Screen Of Death) or issues…
Windows 10 Pro Option To Delay Windows Updates Removed By Microsoft
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 release for Windows 10 Professional version 2004 has removed the option and ability for those users to delay Windows updates, easily. What Version Of Microsoft Is…
How To Detect Hidden Threats With Network Monitoring
When using your computer on the Internet there is no real way that Microsoft allows you to see exactly what is happening behind the scenes. Who or what is your…
Windows 10 Major Security Patch
Windows 10 Major Security Patch – Released September 2020 Microsoft just recently released a patch for Windows 10 that fixes 129 security vulnerabilities, with 23 listed as critical. It would…
How To Run Other Operating Systems On Your Computer
There are many reasons why you may want to run a different Operating System on your existing computer without having to erase the existing one. Why? Well, there could be…
MacBooks Faults 2007 to 2020
Below is a list of MacBook problems from 2007 to 2020 – and it is more than likely not an exhaustive list of MacBook faults during this period. Many of…
How To Find A Secure Browser For Windows, Apple, Linux And Android
Don’t Want To Use Edge, Chrome or Apple’s Safari? If you don’t want to be tracked and have your private information taken and used by Apple, Microsoft, Google etc when…
Be Careful Online – Who is Watching Who
A New Big Brother? I saw this on the Internet and thought I’d share it with you as it helps you to understand why it is so important to be…
How To Easily Find Computers And Devices On Your Network
Advice on Finding Computers And Devices On A Network Have you tried to find all the different devices on your home or work network? If so this can sometimes be…
Windows 10 Version 2004 SSD Failure?
Is Version 2004 Of Windows 10 Causing Premature Failure Of SSDs? Please note this article is written purely based on our experience as computer repair technicians in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia….