Check Your Mac Hard Drive For Failure [caption id="attachment_18252" align="alignnone" width="300"] iMac Hard Drive replacement[/caption] On Apple iMac and MacBook computers if the hard drive is failing you do not get a warning. The hard drive uses an internal program called S.M.A.R.T. to report its condition but...
[caption id="attachment_18232" align="alignnone" width="300"] Breakfix vs Managed IT[/caption]Good question indeed! Let me paint the picture. You have an office full of computers, maybe a server, and some printers and scanners. You have an office-full of staff, possibly a dude who thinks he’s...
Got a computer making a clickety-click sound? Or maybe a pshhhh-bang-pshhhh. Whatever odd sound it’s making, you need help. The question is, “Can you do your own Data Recovery?” Bottom line is heck no if it’s making weird noises. That means your drive has a serious mechanical...
CLOUD BACKUP Have you ever lost data? It can be a real pain. When was the last time you verified your Backups - Is your Computer Backup actually backing up your data. PCFIXIT Cloud Backup is easy to setup, easy on the wallet and comes with built in file...
OSX Sierra Review – Can I upgrade my Mac – What are the OSX Sierra minimum Mac requirements? The MacOS Sierra is the latest operating system for your Mac. What’s it all about? Is it better than El Capitain? I sure as heck hope so! How can...
iPhone/iOS 10 emails are terrible – Why can’t I find my latest emails – How can I fix the iOS 10 email issue So You got the iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus! Congratulations, Most likely, you are raving about the camera and the...
Beware of Scam Emails and Phone Calls Everyone loves a refund, especially if a company you deal with reports that you have been overcharged, but in this instance is a phishing scam that’s designed to steal your personal and financial information to take even more...
Broken Laptop Screen Replacement A broken laptop screen doesn’t always mean it’s time to buy a new laptop, although it may seem like it. Broken laptop screen replacement is actually one of the most common services done at PCFIXIT Over the years we have refined the laptop screen repairing &...
Microsoft announced earlier this month that they will end the normal Windows update patches for Windows 7 and Windows 8 in October 2016. The normal Windows Update process will be replaced with a single monthly roll-up that patches both security and reliability issues in a single...
Is Humid Weather Bad for a Computer? Yes, Humid Weather is bad for your Computer, with many houses here on the Gold Coast along the Coast and along man made canals this allows the issue to reach further inland. Tips for Avoiding Moisture & Corrosion. It is true...