Three Years On with Windows 10 Be aware that you may experience Windows 10 Update Problems (… and be sure to take a few simple steps to minimise the risk of down-time and data loss as a result of Windows 10 update problems) Almost three years after its launch and some users of Microsoft’s Windows […]
PC Setup – How to Set Up a PC
Step One – PC Setup After taking delivery of ing a new desktop PC – whether you bought a branded (ie HP Acer, ASUS, etc ) you need to spend some time to perform an intial or first-time PC setup in order to get it running. This includes plugging in all necessary cables, a monitor […]
How to Connect a Printer to a Computer
Three Ways to Connect a Printer to a Computer There are generally 3 ways to connect a printer to a computer or iPad. USB connection directly from computer to the printer. This applies to a Windows computer or an Apple computer, but not an iPad. Ethernet cable from printer to router or switch, therefor the […]
Facebook and Security
To Facebook or not to Facebook – that is the question. After the current fiasco with Facebook giving away the data of 87 million of their users to Cambridge Analytica many people are asking this question and frankly so they should. And even if they are not asking whether or not to keep their Facebook […]
How to Connect a Wireless Printer
Ten Steps on How to Connect a Wireless Printer So you’ve bought a new printer which has wifi connection capabilities and now you need to connect it to your computer… Great, then let’s start. Step One – Setup Your Wireless Printer The first step is to setup your printer and install the ink cartridges/toner cartridges, […]
Growth in E-Readers
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 […]
