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 […]
