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Graphics Processing Unit – Graphics Processing Unit Failing?
What is a Graphics Processing Unit (GPU)? The graphics processing unit is a device found in your computer that is responsible for displaying the visual image on your screen. A…
Interesting Facts about Emails
FYI Here are some interesting facts about emails – About 250 billion emails are sent every day. Of the 250 billion email messages sent every day, 81% are spam. It’s…
Why won’t the Keys on my Keyboard Work Properly?
Are you experiencing one or both of the following? There is a lag between the time I type and the characters appearing. Incorrect characters shown when I am typing. If…
History of the Internet
History of the Internet…Some interesting facts about the internet in its early days… The internet was originally a military experiment in the 1960’s. The first message ever relayed over the…
How To Fix Common Laptop Problems
How To Fix Common Laptop Problems We have provided you with an article on how to fix common laptop problems. Majority of the fixes we have included are simple, however,…
Dangers of Portable Hard Drives
Dangers of Portable Hard Drives – We have had so many jobs lately from desperate customers needing to recover data, treasured photographs, work files, assignments, YouTube videos etc from failed…
Internet Trivia
Funning And Interesting Internet Trivia And Facts Below are some funny and interesting internet trivia facts! Please note that this information has been sourced from multiple locations on the internet…
How Do I fix a Frozen Laptop Or One That Won’t Turn On?
How To Fix A Frozen Laptop As we repair laptops all the time we know many reasons why laptops freeze and once you know the cause this leads to how…
How Can I Get My Mouse To Work Properly?
How to Make My Mouse Work Properly Common Mouse Issues Mouse Ball Stuck or Hard to Use The most common reason for mouse problems is that your mouse ball has…
Social Media Facts and Interesting Information
Twitter was described by founder Jack Dorsey, as an SMS-based social network. It was code-named twttr. Jack Dorsey sent the first tweet in March, 2006, “just setting up my twttr”….
Computer Facts and Interesting Information
A few computer facts and interesting information for you… The world’s first computer (named the Z1), was invented by Konrad Zuse in 1936. His next invention was the Z2 which was…
Email Phishing Scams
Email Phishing Scams What Are Email Phishing Scams? Email phishing scams are messages sent to you as a fake email. They are usually in the attempt of obtaining personal information…
Tips on Buying a New PC for your Home
Choosing a new home PC Choosing a new home PC can be a daunting task for non-tech minded users. Before you go into the store or shop on the net…
Dangers Of The Internet
Most of us use computers, laptops, tablets, phones etc to access the internet – and this includes our children. However, while the advantages of using the internet are numerous, we…
How to Use System Restore in Windows 7?
Why Use System Restore? System restore is a powerful tool to use when you run into problems with your computer. If you have tried to fix your computer and can’t…
Computer Repair Tips
Below we have provided some computer repair tips, if after trying out these suggestions you still have a problem, we are a Brisbane computer repairs business and happy to provide…
How do I Replace the Power Supply in my Computer?
How do I replace the Power Supply in my Computer? While we have provided the steps below detailing how to replace your power supply, we strongly recommend that if you…
How to Calculate in Word 2010 without using Tables
Tools Calculate Command The tools calculate command allows you to add up figures that you have in a tabular form, so if you don’t want the extra effort of putting…
Why can’t I get online?
Why can’t I access the network? Why can’t I get online? There are numerous reasons why you may be unable to get online, some are simple fixes others more complex. …
Laptop does not Wake up from Standby or Hibernation
Why Won’t my Laptop Wake Up? It can be very irritating when your laptop won’t wake up from standby or hibernation mode. The reasons for this and the ways to…