“Plugged in, not charging”
I’ve been working on a Dell Inspiron 1525 this week. A reasonable, mid-range laptop, this model tends to suffer from a power related fault when the a/c adaptor is plugged […]
I’ve been working on a Dell Inspiron 1525 this week. A reasonable, mid-range laptop, this model tends to suffer from a power related fault when the a/c adaptor is plugged […]
One common problem that many laptops seem to suffer from is overheating. I guess that is an inevitable result of cramming so much into a confined space and often relying […]
I’ve just finished a motherboard upgrade on a Compaq SR5702UK. A Client brought his machine into the surgery last week which was looking distinctly sickly on arrival. Although the unit […]
A client brought in her rather smart Compaq laptop to the surgery last week. Just out of warrant and guess what, the hard drive had headed west! She went to […]
You know, sometimes its just a whole lot quicker and easier to use keyboard shortcuts to perform common operations instead of relying on the mouse all the time. Here are […]
When you install Windows 7, it asks for your language, time and currency. Based on the responses you make, it then automatically installs a set of wallpapers and themes. If […]
Mozilla’s Thunderbird has been one of the fastest growing desktop email clients for some time. The reason? Simple. It’s one of the best! It includes a host of features that […]
Having problems with your home network? Experiencing ‘choppy’ playback on BBC iplayer or simply not getting a connection to the web? Check out my 5 top tips for solving problems […]
I was talking to a North Bristol based client recently who had brought her machine in for a laptop repair and she was moaning that Google’s last revamp of its […]
Be aware of your data when your browsing the web Did you know that whenever you browse the web, you leave behind information about you and your computer out there […]
Ever wanted to start up your favourite Windows program with just a few short keystrokes, rather than have to mess around finding it in the start menu? Well, here’s how. […]
Do you worry about getting your treasured laptop or smart phone stolen? Well, now there is something you can do to help track down your high tech gadgets if they […]