Easter – Hours as usual

Easter – Hours as usual

Happy Easter all

I’ll be available all over the Easter break

Please get in touch if you need help

New Build PC – Smaller Case

I was asked to build a PC but in a smaller case to save on space so here is my New Build PC – Smaller Case

This is what I came up with   

Very easy to operate & 2 x USB 3 ports on the side which are a bonus

  New Build PC – Smaller Case

I never liked the shop bought ones because of the lack of good cooling

This one has plenty of space for adding parts but also great cooling

It runs very quietly with the 2 stock case fans

I added a 500W Thermaltake PSUNew

It has plenty of space for hard drives and it’ll even take a full size graphics card

I sell Computers and Laptops and also offer a New Computer Setup service to transfer your data, programs and emails. I can recover data via Data Recovery. I provide Virus Removal and PC Health Checks. All Networks Setup including wireless, ethernet or a mix of both. I keep a various mix of supplies and Parts in stock so no waiting.

Offering a 7 days service

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

Being self employed and running any business by yourself as its ups and downs

But customers come first in any business

But I will always try and keep my family and my customers happy

So if you have a problem over the holidays please do email or ring me and I’ll do my best to help as soon as is possible

So don’t be stressed out this Christmas with a computer problemContact Howard from Home-Computing

Happy Christmas to All

Happy Christmas and a Prosperous 2016

I’d like to take this time to wish all my customers past, present and future

A wonderful Christmas and a very Prosperous 2016

I will be working as usual to keep my customers computers working over the holiday period

Please get in touch as I can’t help if you don’t contact me

Unfortunately Computers don’t know it’s Christmas

I’m sure they’ll be lots of new viruses and scams out so be aware

If unsure about an email, a phone call please contact me for advice

If it sounds to be too good to be true it probably is

Windows 10 Upgrade or Not?

Windows 10 upgrade Should I upgrade or not?

I’m getting asked this question so many times now from new and old customers

I don’t think there’s a correct answer to the question to be honest

I’m running Windows 10 on my main computer and I don’t have any problems with it at all

But I’m still running windows 8.1 on my server

Why you might ask?

Well my view is you don’t fix what isn’t broken

The Windows 10 upgrade is offered for free

But that doesn’t mean you need it

If you do the upgrade lots of settings need to be changed when doing so from updates being shared with the internet not just your local network to basic privacy issues

I can

I’m getting lots of calls from some that have upgraded by mistake as it’s so easy to do so and then it costs them money to either get it running ok for them or put them back to where they were before the upgrade

Then it isn’t free anymore

My advice to those who want to be on the latest operating system and do so before the free upgrade offer expires is to make sure your computer is running well before doing so…

No crashes, no popups, random shut downs as the upgrade won’t fix them and probably make things worse

Please contact me for advice before making the decision to do the Windows 10 upgrade and I’ll offer my honest opinion on what you should do

BYO Laptop to me for setup in time for Christmas

I sell lots of laptops already setup

But some like a particular style of laptop may that be colour of even just the look of a laptop

When you buy a Laptop it will come with basic software and normally lots of unwanted software plus many free trials which expire after a few weeks

I can remove and leave on exactly what you require

I offer a setup service installing all the required software like anti-virus, basic office, spyware, oneclick backups and full images once set up

I fully update your laptop with the latest windows updates

I can update it to the new Windows 10 also if required

I take the pressure off you by doing the work for you and will do it in time for Christmas

I’ll need 2 days to do the work (or less in most cases) but I’ll give you a date when you drop yours in if it’s going to take longer I will keep you informed

I do keep laptops in stock allready to go please ring, text or email for details

Windows 10’s Latest Update

Microsoft has announced that from today computers running Windows 10 will start to receive the largest update to the OS since Microsoft launched it in the summer.

The update has the codename of Threshold 2, but will show as version 10586 (although MS calls it 1511) when it arrives on your computer. Type “winver” at the command prompt and you’ll be able to see which version you have. See above image

Microsoft says that if you’ve upgraded to Windows 10 in the last 31 days you won’t be offered the update to 10586 from 10240 just yet. The reason, it says, is so that you have the option to roll back to your previous operating system. Although this might frustrate some, there is a workaround that might get the latest version on your computer quicker

To do so, head over to the Windows 10 download page and hit the “upgrade” button. This will download Microsoft’s migration tool. While this might feel odd, this tool is prepped with the latest version of Windows 10, and will do an in-place upgrade of the OS for you.

I’ve updated my PC’s – the process runs very much like a new install, so the usual disclaimer about making sure you have a good backup is relevant here.

This might seem a bit heavy-handed but the update does all of the same stuff when it arrives naturally, so it’s just a matter of hurrying the process along slightly.

The reason, apparently, for this is that Threshold is such a massive upgrade to the core of Windows 10 that it isn’t like a patch, or even a service pack. This is essentially a whole new version of Windows 10. This is, obviously somewhat backed up by Microsoft’s claim that Windows 10 would be the “last” version of Windows. Because of this, we won’t really see service packs any more, but just a new version of the OS. This makes some things a lot easier though, like installing Windows down the line without having to patch or slipstream the latest updates into your build.

Telstra Air

I’ve just signed up to the new Telstra Air and will be updating this blog on my findings

It sounds like a great way to have internet on the go

I have a 4G wifi that I use at this time but I’m hoping to be able to stop this service if Telstra Air is a success

Telstra Air is available at phone boxes throughout Australia

Here’s a few snippets from Telstra’s website

About Telstra Air

As we work to give you easier access to Wi-Fi, our Telstra Air Network™ is growing. As a Telstra Air member, you can use your Telstra home broadband allowance at thousands of hotspots across Australia. But we’re not stopping there.Thanks to our partnership with Fon you can access your Telstra home broadband allowance at over 15 million Fon Spots overseas.

More from your data

Telstra Air will share a portion of your home Wi-Fi connection to create a hotspot that others can use. When you’re out, you can access Telstra Air hotspots using your home broadband allowance to give you more connection options. You’ll get a lot when you share a little.

Connect to Telstra Air

Once you’ve become a member of Telstra Air, you can get online using your Telstra home broadband allowance when you’re out and about, using your Wi-Fi enabled laptop, tablet or smartphone.

Don’t forget to download the Telstra Air App so that you’ll be able to automatically connect to your nearest Telstra Air hotspot in Australia or Fon Spot when you’re travelling overseas.

Overseas you can still use your own Internet

Fon is a global Wi-Fi network, and we’re their exclusive Australian partner. Like Telstra Air, Fon members share a bit of their home Wi-Fi, and in turn, get access at millions of Fon Spots in countries like the UK, Japan, Germany, South Africa and France.

Before you take off to your next destination, download the Telstra Air App to your iOS or Android device to connect automatically to Fon Spots

New Router

My new router arrived today which was very quick delivery from Telstra

I installed the router fine but it took a bit longer than I expected to get the internet back online

I was on the phone with Telstra and I was going to change to back to my old router when It came good

Setup my wifi added my own wifi keys and ready for action

I searched for hotspots while waiting for my son at school but none to be found which was a shame

I guess it’s going to take time

I’ll add more info of my findings soon…