How many times has an employee or coworker struggled with a computer issue that renders them unable to do their work productively? When a file takes forever to open or when the wireless keeps disconnecting, work can become nearly impossible. The way business is done...
Physical clean out of PC desktop – PC cleaning Gold Coast service [caption id="attachment_18394" align="alignright" width="575"] Dirty PC[/caption] We’ve all heard of a PC tune-up, but what about an old-fashioned PC desktop clean-up? Just as it sounds, this is about rolling up your sleeves and getting rid...
Laptop Upgrades Gold Coast - Speed up your Laptop [caption id="attachment_18306" align="alignright" width="600"] Samsung EVO850 SSD Upgrade[/caption] We recently had a business client call because of a really slow laptop they where using for their business. The user when turned the laptop on would have to wait...
[caption id="attachment_18288" align="alignright" width="872"] Firefox vs Chrome[/caption] Firefox vs. Chrome. The showdown! Which browser is better? And faster? Well, let’s first say what they both can accomplish. Both Firefox and Chrome can access your favorite sites and bookmarks. They both have tabbed browsing and can be accessed...
Imagine the ideal companion. They’ll travel anywhere with you, going hours on end in your company, helping you with whatever you need without drama or frustration. They hold no judgement or jealousy as they support you through thick and thin. It sounds something like true friendship – and...
A broken SSD (solid state drive) can be a source of frustration for anyone. If you’re worried that your SSD just isn’t working right, there may be some telltale signs that can clue you in, however. SSDs are suitable for desktop and laptop computers alike. People...
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...
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...
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...