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Advanced Computers now authorised repairer for Epson

Advanced Computers has been a leading provider of top-quality servicing, repairs, and parts for over 14 years. We are always looking for ways to up our game, and make your customer experience that much better, and with this in mind we are pleased to announce that Advanced Computers is now also an authorised repair centre […]

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10 steps to save your device from liquid damage

Whether you’ve dropped your smartphone in the drink, or your drink on your smartphone, this helpful guide will show you how to recover maximum operability of your laptop, computer, or smartphone after a spill. Firstly, prevention is better than cure. The best way to solve the liquid-damage problem is to keep liquids away! But when […]

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Internet Explorer opens up a whole new can of worms

Yet another “zero-day” has surfaced, and this time it revolves around one of the most popular web-browsers: Internet Explorer. Discovered by Romang, a Luxemborg-based IT security advisor, the malware can worm its way into computers running fully-patched Windows XP SP3, along with the latest editions of IE 7, 8, and 9. Internet Explorer 10 is […]

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Microsoft’s ‘whacky’ patent

Whoever said patents were only interesting during epic showdowns between corporations hasn’t heard of the latest gem from Microsoft. The Windows-giant has a plan for beating your phone into submission when it has to be silenced at the speed of light. Many have already experienced the need for this application at some point or another. […]

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The iPhone 5 is out to play

The long-awaited crown jewel of Apple is out, and it’s causing much excitement and mass hysteria amongst fans (not really). But to a market that has been waiting on tenterhooks for the release of a new iPhone, more over a year, the iPhone 5 is a reason to celebrate. Apple is quite proud of its […]

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Robot outruns Usain Bolt

Three weeks ago we featured a post on Crawling Robots, and already they have taken a step further (so to speak). Boston Dynamics, creators and developers of all things robotic, have built a machine called the ‘Cheetah’, capable of exceeding Usain Bolt’s record-breaking speed of 44.7 km/h. The Cheetah has already galloped its way into […]

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VOIP solutions a bonus for business

Sooner or later your business will face the problems of rising costs, low productivity, and falling behind in the technology race. The vast array of resources available to combat each individual problem can be bewildering, but one solution that takes care of all of them is VOIP (Voice Over Internet Protocol). Essentially, VOIP is a […]

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Computers kidnapped and held to Ransom

Ransomware is a nasty piece of malware that has already left a lot of people frustrated and out-of-pocket. Ransomware is just what the name implies; a Trojan or virus that infects your computer and locks you out. The virus displays a message demanding a certain sum of money, in exchange for unlocking your system. Reveton […]

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How Windows 8 can benefit your business

Windows 8 is the newest darling of the Microsoft Corporation, and is touted as the best thing for businesses since sliced bread. Microsoft has updated and upgraded a number of features and components in the Windows 8 package, like the boot solution, recovery options, portability, and Client Hyper-V, all of which are designed to speed […]

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Rumour mill: iPhone and iPad launch dates

The rumours are pretty solid about the release date of the Apple iPhone 5 being September 12, however All Things D is reporting that the iPad Mini is going to hit the stores a bit later than thought. Previously, the unconfirmed rumour was that both devices would be announced on September 12, but the rationale […]