No more Windows 7? January 14th 2020 sees the end of life for Windows 7. This does not mean Windows 7 will suddenly disappear of your machine or that you cannot use it, however we recommend it is wise not continue using it and to upgrade to Windows 10 instead. Why not? Windows 7 is […]
My device does’nt perform how it used to, do I need to change it? There are several campaigns by national retailers at the minute stating that you may need to upgrade your desktop or laptop PC and giving you reasons why, then offering a trade in discount in return for buying a new one from […]
I always have my browser store my passwords, is it safe? It is very common amongst users to let their favourite web browser store their passwords for websites, email accounts etc. Whilst convenient for the fact you do not have to worry about inputting your password each time you visit a website and it saves […]
What is bloatware? You may have just been out and bought yourself a brand new PC or laptop so therefore it should be running perfectly fast? Not necessarily, many new machines come pre-installed with not just Windows, but with many other pieces of software often known as bloatware. Bloatware can take the form of: Trialware […]
My laptop or desktop PC is getting hot, is it dangerous? Yes! Whilst it is often common for a laptop or computer to run warm, components that start to overheat can lead to many negative effects on the running of your system including: Component failure (can be costly!) Strange sounds from the fan(s) Crashing, freezing […]
Do I get black spots for wifi within my property? Despite having the latest router, not all properties and homes are built for the wireless signal to be carried throughout the whole building giving a strong signal throughout. This can be down to many factors including the building itself, its size and any interference or […]
Do I need antivirus software? If you want to minimise the risks of viruses, malware and all other potential nasty elements that can put your data or personal information at risk, then yes! Will a free antivirus be enough? Windows has had built in virus protection into it for several years now in the form […]
Is a pre-built PC good enough? There are many pre-built PCs by the likes of Dell, Asus, HP and Acer amongst many manufacturers. However, whilst they have a vast range of different specifications for different uses, how many of them deliver EXACTLY what you need? You may end up spending more on buying the “next […]
What is an HDD? A HDD is the “traditional” type hard drive found in many desktops and laptops based on a spinning metal platter with a magnetic coating. The data is read by a read/write head on an arm. For larger capacity storage at a lower cost, these are often preferred to SSDs. Advantages of […]
