Affordable Computer Repairs and Service – Growth in E-Readers or Not? This article on growth in e-readers was originally published in August 2013 and has since been updated in April 2018 and makes for interesting reading. The information on this blog has been sourced from the net and is based on information provided by Pew […]
Why Is My Computer Slow?
Computer Running Slow? Computers are no different to any other electrical/electronic device. They have been made with built-in obsolescence and hence performance declines and a computer slows. We here at Affordable Computer Repairs and Service get asked this question frequently. In fact we get asked why a clients computer is slow on just about a […]
Computer Jokes and Tricks
Simple and Fun Computer Jokes and Tricks Here are some more simple and funny computer jokes and tricks that you can pull on friends, co-workers and family. Turn a Laptop Screen Upside Down Computer Joke Create confusion by turning the laptop screen upside down. This is easy to do, just press Ctrl+Alt+ one of the arrow keys and […]
Why Do Computers Break Down?
Top Reasons for Computer Failure Being a computer repair business in Brisbane we are definitely the people in the know as to why computers break down. Based on our experience, the top reasons for computers breaking down include some form of damage such as from water, heat, accidents, power surges and burnouts as well as […]
Dictionary of Computer Terms
This is a Dictionary of Computer Terms We will add to this dictionary of computer terms over time, but thought we might as well publish some of our definitions for different computer terms that we have already pondered upon. Architecture Architecture is used to describe the manner in which a computer system has been designed […]
Replacing the Motherboard in All-In-Ones and iMacs
What are All-In-One Computers? All-In-One computers are a cross between a laptop and a desktop computer. Whilst there are many different models of All-In-Ones there are essentially Windows based All-In-Ones and iMacs. When it comes to replacing the motherboard in All-In-Ones and iMacs it is a cross between replacing a motherboard in a laptop and […]
Causes of Data Loss
There are many causes of data loss so that is why having a backup is essential for everyone who has information that they do not want to lose. The word data in this article encompasses but is not confined to the following: pictures, documents, music, videos and miscellaneous files such as emails, websites and settings. […]
How to Recover Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin without Installing Software
Did you Know You Can Recover Deleted Files from the Recycle Bin without Installing Software? Yes, indeed this is possible. In relation to how to recover deleted files from the recycle bin without installing software, this article applies to Windows based computers (all variants). Instructions for Windows Computer With Windows computers, if you want to […]
How to Replace the Motherboard in a Desktop Computer
Replacing the Motherboard in a Desktop Computer With a standard PC desktop computer the steps needed to replace the motherboard in a desktop computer is relatively easy job. This is because the access to the motherboard is good. The removal and replacement is a step by step process which would be the same for the […]
How Long Do Macs Last?
How Long Can You Expect an Apple Mac Computer to Last? How long do Macs last is a very interesting question in today’s market. Traditionally the longevity of Apple Macs has always been considered by many consumers to be Apple’s strength over PCs running successive versions of Microsoft’s Windows operating system, but is this still […]
