One of the most common problems I come across doing computer repair around Cairns is people who call me to fix their computers which are running very old software. While I can usually fix the computer, it can be quite difficult to explain that even though their machine is working again, for me to give it back to them without updating things is much like a mechanic fixing the engine in your car and giving you back the keys knowing that the brakes don’t work.
For instance:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-au/windows/windows-7-end-of-life-support-information
Have I been hacked? I hear this all too often, and most of the time there are some very simple steps that you can take to avoid having to ask this. Please ask about these steps before you need to ask about how to fix it!
Change can be difficult, but at some point the band-aid needs to be removed. Simply keeping things up to date is actually easier since only a few little things tend to change with each update, making it easier to acclimatise.
Staying safe and secure can be difficult these days, but keeping your devices up to date is a great start!
The easiest way to stay up to date is to not wait for things to break!
Just Call before this becomes an issue for you and we can discuss a plan to help you move forward smoothly. Computer repair is a poor substitute for maintenance and forward planning.
Check out a very short list of the solutions we can help provide in order to keep you up and running smoothly. A free consultation over the phone today can save you a lot of pain and expense in the future.