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Computer Backup Options | Choosing Local Versus an Online Computer Backup

by Rod Dunne December 21, 2010

Doing a data backup should be a critical part of every PC owner’s regular computer repair and maintenance activities. There are currently two computer backup options to choose from (a) using an online computer backup service and (b) local backups that use computer backup programs to synchronized files. Here, we’ll take a look at the (more)

Broken Computer – Repairs, Recovery And Recycling

by Rod Dunne October 29, 2010
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It is surprising how many people will not attempt to fix a broken computer for themselves (instead resorting to computer repair services) when in fact, some simple computer maintenance and repairs techniques can resolve most hardware and software issues quite easily. In this article, we’ll step through some straight forward approaches to desktop and laptop (more)

Laptop Data Backup: Using Online Services Versus Local Copies

by Rod Dunne August 17, 2010

The main laptop and computer backup options to consider these days are to either copy your files to a local network/hard-drive/CD/DVD or consider the more modern approach of uploading files to a web-based service. Here, we’ll look at the pros and cons of each approach to highlight which types of user they might ideally suit. (more)

Recover Lost Data

by Rod Dunne June 16, 2010

It can be a daunting task for anybody to recover lost data. Here, we’ll look at a logical sequence of actions to attempt in order to recover lost data, even when your computer freezes and fails to boot up properly. Recommended Software Remo Undelete: FAT/NTFS support, All Windows OS; Free trial scan. Recovering Deleted Files (more)

Free Laptop Offers Revealed

by Rod Dunne June 14, 2010

The rise in free laptop deals on TV, radio and the internet seems like too good an offer to pass up. Here, we’ll look at the business model behind such programs so that you have a clearer expectation of what to expect from signing up. Don’t forget to check out our related articles on laptop (more)

Laptop Hard Drives

by Rod Dunne June 10, 2010

Over time, laptop hard drives can fill up to the point of becoming almost useless. Using cheap external hard drives is a great option for simply moving large data over (music, pictures over to the external drive) or doing a full laptop backup. Alternatively, it is also possible to upgrade the hard drive and put (more)

How To Fix Computers

by Rod Dunne June 8, 2010

Understanding how to fix computers requires a standard approach to PC repairs. This article steps through the three stages that are most commonly used with suggestions on possible solutions for each. Step 1: Repair The PC Manually To fix computer issues by yourself the key thing to do is to research the root cause of (more)

Why A Computer Freezes And Ways To Fix It

by Rod Dunne June 7, 2010

Understanding why a computer freezes up comes down to establishing what is causing such strain on the PC. This article highlights the causes of a slow computer and some straight forward PC repairs to stop a computer freezing. Before starting into any maintenance work you should be sure to do a laptop backup of any (more)

My Computer Is Slow

by Rod Dunne June 7, 2010
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Anytime I find my computer is slow I immediately run through the following checklist to establish what might be wrong and how it can be remedied (and preferably even sped up). As with any PC repairs, be sure to make a laptop backup of your data before attempting any changes to your computer. Anti Virus: (more)

PC Repairs Made Simple

by Rod Dunne June 7, 2010
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When errors occur with a PC the majority of owners will attempt the PC repairs for themselves. This article steps through the three logical steps to fixing a PC  (i) manual PC repairs, (ii) PC repair software and (iii) calling upon a computer service technician. Manual PC Repairs The first stage for any PC repairs (more)

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