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How well are your computer / laptop cooling fans working?

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How well are your computer / laptop cooling fans working? Summers are hot here in Cyprus and your computer will feel the strain! While this can be a problem at any time of year but in Summer it’s even more important to make sure your computer isn’t at risk of overheating and causing permanent damage. If your fan is noisy and spinning faster than usual it’s a sure sign thatRead More »How well are your computer / laptop cooling fans working?

Windows 10 version 1903 update not installing on some computers with AMD processors.

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Windows 10 version 1903 update not installing on some computers with AMD processors.   The Windows 10 May 2019 Update does not install on systems powered by AMD Ryzen or AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors with AMD RAID drivers prior to 9.2.0.105 and configured in SATA or NVMe RAID mode.   This happens because the AMD RAID drivers on computers with AMD Ryzen or AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors are incompatible withRead More »Windows 10 version 1903 update not installing on some computers with AMD processors.

Is your home WiFi reaching to where you want it?

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Is your home WiFi reaching to where you want it? The typical Cyprus house is really not an ideal environment for a good WiFi signal, so it’s not unusual to find very weak or no signal in bedrooms, outside areas etc. Most houses have a single wireless router from their internet provider which doesn’t extend much further than the room it’s in. This is because the reinforced concrete used inRead More »Is your home WiFi reaching to where you want it?

Make a significant difference to the performance of your computer with SSD

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One of the best ways to make a significant difference to the performance of your computer is to upgrade your hard disk to an SSD (Solid State Drive). One of the best ways to make a significant difference to the performance of your computer is to upgrade your hard disk to an SSD (Solid State Drive). But speed isn’t the only benefit of SDDs. Because there are no moving partsRead More »Make a significant difference to the performance of your computer with SSD

Responsibly disposing old technical equipment in Cyprus

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Responsibly disposing of old technical equipment in Cyprus I’m often asked how to responsibly dispose of old technical equipment. We need to look after this beautiful island of Cyprus and consider the environment so we should follow the WEEE directive for our old computer, laptop and printer. There is a considerable amount of recyclable material in your old devices, and of course we don’t want to be filling our landfillRead More »Responsibly disposing old technical equipment in Cyprus

Are you sitting comfortably?

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Are you sitting comfortably? Some people only use their computers for a few minutes a day to check their e-mails, but most people I know end up sitting at their computers for long periods, emailing, surfing, social networking, blogging, shopping etc… Adopting the correct posture while sitting at your pc or laptop will minimise stress and strain on the joints that can lead to tension headaches, neck and back pain,Read More »Are you sitting comfortably?

Windows 7 is now end-of-life.

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Windows 7 is now end-of-life. Microsoft support for Windows 7 came to an end on 14th January 2020 so there will be no more updates, patches or security hotfixes released.  It’s common for hackers to find new ways to exploit vulnerable systems and there will be no means to protect Windows 7 computers from these attacks.  Because unprotected vulnerabilities leave your computer exposed, the exploits do not need to beRead More »Windows 7 is now end-of-life.

Computer Repair in Paphos

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Computer Repair in Paphos IT Solutions Cyprus provide professional computer repair and upgrade services covering Paphos and the surrounding areas. Providing years of experience and competitive rates, call on us to get your pc or laptop running at peak performance. Specialising in computer maintenance and repair, networking / Wi-Fi problems, web hosting / design and much more! As well as helping home users, we also offer low cost contracts toRead More »Computer Repair in Paphos