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Broken Hard Drive: Simple Diagnosis and Repair

by Rod Dunne December 14, 2010

There are some general ways to diagnose a broken hard drive. Here, we’ll look at some of the hardware and software checks that you make prior to calling upon the services of data recovery experts. Finally, the nuances of diagnosing a broken external hard drive or laptop hard drive finish off the post. Hardware Faults (more)

Computer Repair Jobs and Careers Information

by Rod Dunne December 12, 2010

Computer repair jobs are very much on the increase thanks to the growing dependency in all industries on information technology. Here, we’ll look at careers in PC repairs and finding the right computer repair employment. Overview Traditionally, the standard computer repair job roles can be broken down into four categories: Computer Service Technicians: These engineers (more)

Data Recovery After Format

by Rod Dunne December 11, 2010

Data recovery after formatting a disk drive is a fairly standard operation to attempt. How successful the recovery is depends greatly upon the nature of the formatting (if it fully wipes the drive). Here, we’ll look at some of the hard-drive and USB data recovery software available to help salvage data, along with some background (more)

Recovering Deleted Data In 3 Simple Steps

by Rod Dunne July 27, 2010

Recovering deleted data from a hard drive or storage device is one of the simpler PC repairs that everyone can do. The important point is to act fast before your file is overwritten. Here, we’ll step through the 3 steps to recover lost files. 1 – Before You Begin The sooner you try to recover (more)

PC Service | How To Service Your Computer

by Rod Dunne July 6, 2010

In order to run an effective home PC service and give your computer a good overhaul on a regular basis, I have compiled the following checklist of generic tasks that are worth completing every 2 to 4 weeks. These actions shouldn’t take long to run and can reduce the amount of time you spend fixing (more)

Computer Doctor – Finding The Right PC Repair Center

by Rod Dunne July 5, 2010

Picking the right computer doctor comes down to key principal areas – the services they provide, their proximity to you and the costs involved.  Here we’ll look at these three key elements to show how a little research can save you from choosing the wrong company for your computer repair jobs or repairs. Choosing the (more)

Fixing Computers | Troubleshooting Faults

by Rod Dunne July 2, 2010

Being able to fix computers is something that most people feel quite comfortable about doing these days. Here, we’ll look at troubleshooting tips for the three main areas when fixing a computer: hardware, software and performance. Hardware Most component/peripheral faults are due to physical or device driver faults. Any physical damage (electronics errors, wiring faults, (more)