In this day and age of mobile computing and wireless technology, security is more important than ever. In the old days when computers rarely talked to each other, and shops were basically closed, security wasn’t much of a problem. Now if you’re using a computer it’s almost a certainty that you’re connected to a network. […]
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Improving Security on Your Home WiFi Network
If you are lucky enough to have a WiFi network for working from your home, you need to be aware that security threats exist that can compromise your network and your data. Like your PC, your router has software that needs to be updated on a regular basis. Most WiFi providers include a security system […]
NAS basics
NAS or network attached storage units, are dedicated file storage devices that are used to enhance file sharing and storage capability on a computer network. They are similar to a standard file server, except they run a stripped down operating system designed only to handle file transfer requests and consume much less power and space. […]
So you want to buy a gaming PC?
If you are looking to buy a new gaming PC, there are a number of important factors that need to come together to ensure your new system will be up to the task. All too often, PC gamers invest their hard earned dollars into machines without doing the homework required to ensure their new system […]
15 Helpful tips to speed up your computer for 2019
Imagine this. You’re working on a very important presentation, with only a few hours left before deadline, when your computer suddenly lags! The frustration caused by a computer running slow is enough to make any grown man cry. You see, when your computer starts to run painfully slow, accomplishing the simplest tasks seems almost impossible. […]
From beast to beauty with a cable management solution
More and more people are warming to the idea that desktop PCs shouldn’t be void of all visual appeal and that the humble computer can be made to look the part whether located in the living room or in the office. Apple have been a big catalyst for this shift over the last few years […]
Apple Repairs & Servicing
It’s fair to say that the team at Advanced Computers are very much PC and Windows fans. We have been selling, servicing and repairing PCs since 1998 and we are not afraid to say we have a lot of love for Windows based PCs. We also don’t believe you have to pick a side when […]
Don’t let a dusty PC get the better of you!
Any PC that uses fans for cooling (which is most of them), will accumulate dust within the case and on important components such as the CPU heat sink and motherboard. In most cases, after 6 months of regular use, the inside of a PC can become a real dust trap increasing the chances of overheating […]
Win an Acer beTouch E120 Android Smartphone
Advanced Computers is celebrating the launch of its new Facebook fan page by giving away an Acer beTouch E120 Android smart phone valued at $499. During the month of April 2011, simply like Advanced Computers on Facebook and at the end of the month one lucky winner will be randomly selected and a brand new […]
Trade In Your Old Laptop
Is your laptop past its best? Is it slow, short on hard drive space or not the mean machine it once was? It could be time for an upgrade! Advanced Computers has a huge range on new laptops with all the latest processors and operating systems. If you are considering replacing your old laptop, you […]