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How to treat your batteries better
Our first Advanced Computers newsletter for this year looks at the batteries in our cellphones and laptops and includes 6 tips to keep your battery healthy. Our latest newsletter can be enjoyed via the following link: http://eepurl.com/cx1vOr There are some myths out there about how to treat the batteries in our cellphones and laptops. Many […]
Solid state is great – but you’ve still got to back up your data
SSD Drives are truly amazing and they offer the greatest return on investment when it comes to performance. We recommend SSD drives to everyone who cares about fast performance and wants to minimise boot time. However, data recovery is a concern with SSD drives. If your computer dies then you should be able to simply […]
Dust: clean it with care
What do PCs and Macs have in common? We see inside PCs, pads and pods on a daily basis and we’ve discovered what they have in common is dust. You may be one of many people who spend hours in front of a glowing screen and warm hardware each day, scratching your skin. It’s inevitable, […]
Advanced Computers and Result IT are now Microsoft Authorised Education Partners
What is the significance of ACL and Result IT joining the AEP programme? Advanced Computers and our sister company Result IT are now a Microsoft authorised education reseller. This means we can get software into schools for cheaper than ever. The Microsoft Authorized Education Partner (AEP) programme allows us to sell products to qualified educational users […]
The Cloud Storage Question: Public or Private?
Three approaches to finding the perfect online storage system for your data and applications are the private cloud, the public cloud, and a hybrid combination. They each have their pros and cons. Private cloud delivers security and control The private cloud’s prime advantage is safety because businesses can securely maintain an internal network. Private cloud storage […]
Loading Delay? It’s Not Okay
What It Means When Your Hardware is Slowing Down A computer can be slow in two ways. One way is when it takes too much time to complete simple, everyday tasks such as starting up or opening programs. The second way is when it grows obsolete because modern programs make demands that it can’t meet. Microsoft […]
Mac Stuffed? Don’t Give Up!
Apple produces pretty impressive Macbook and iMac computers, but they have their weaknesses, like all technology. Sometimes your battery won’t charge. It’s hard to tell if you need a new battery or whether your system configuration requires a Battery Updater. Advanced Computers can easily find the answer. Perhaps your trackpad is failing you, and pressing […]
Protecting Your Network: Eight Tips
Digital thieves are constantly on the lookout for data to steal—personal information, financial records, intellectual property, etc. They may then use this data to steal money from bank accounts or to set up credit cards, or they may simply sell the personal information to a third party. Your task is to do all you can […]
Tech Tip- The Apple Watch Battery
Image – Apple.com/nz The Apple Watch was one of the biggest tech releases of 2015. Here’s how to hack your Apple Watch battery and extend its hours.