27 Apr | Why Is My Computer Slow And How To Fix It |
There is nothing more frustrating than a sluggish computer or waiting for your slow computer to work through a simple task. An old and tired computer can be really frustrating that can sour your mood and negatively affect your work and fun. You don’t have to invest in a brand new computer as even they can get blocked and run slowly. On the failure of a swift kick to its side, you need to understand the problem, rectify it or simply take it to a repair shop.
In this blog, we will be discussing the reasons your computer is working slow and the steps that you can follow to fix them. Let’s get started!
The way browsing history remains in the depth of the computer whenever you use Internet Explorer, similarly when you install something, it stores there. These temporary files gather on your computer and slow it down. Getting rid of all these will provide you with much larger space. To clear all this, click ‘My computer’, choose the main drive then click ‘Windows’ folder and open the ‘Temp’ which is inside it. By right clicking on the folder, choose the ‘details’ option from ‘view’. After this, you can press the delete key then empty your ‘Recycle Bin’ on your desktop.
There are chances that new computers come with preloaded programs that you don’t even know exist. They are usually not used and run in the background that slows down your computer. You can remove them by clicking ‘Start’ and then going to ‘Control Panel’. Then you click on the ‘Programs and Features’, after scrolling the list, uninstall those you never use. But make sure you leave the programs your computer needs, for this you can use PC Decrapifier.
It may sound complicated to you but don’t be scared by the description. It is an amazing way to optimize the efficiency of your hard drive. You can perform this by going to ‘My Computer’, then right clicking on hard drive and choosing ‘Properties’. Under the ‘Tools’ option, you will find a ‘Derangement Now’ option.
There are some programs that automatically starts running in the background whenever you switch on your computer. All these applications use up your computer’s memory, so you better ditch them. To achieve this, click ‘Start’ then ‘Run’ and type ‘msconfig’ in run and enter. Now, a box will appear, click on the top ‘Startup’ tab that has all the applications that run. You can either click ‘disable all’ or manually untick the unnecessary ones. But make sure that you are keeping the crucial things such as antivirus going.
Your computer sucks a great deal of dust through its cooling fan. Airflow gets clogged by the dust which is necessary to keep the temperature of the system down. You can either make use of a vacuum or take it to a repair shop.
These are a few of the reasons your computer slows down along with the solutions you need to take on. If after all this your computer is still slow, take it to a repair shop. Contact us, if you are experiencing this problem or any other computer or laptop related problems. Budget Computer not only provides solutions for your computer repair related issues but also provides quality repair service for all kinds of android and Apple phones. We excel in Samsung charging port repair too.
Published Date: 27th April 2017
Category: computer repair
Tags: Computer Repair, Computer Repair Services, computer speed slow
17 Apr | 5 Important Tips To Shield Your Smartphones From Getting Hacked Or Damaged |
Smartphones are the gadgets of the new millennium. Anyone and everyone has a smartphone in their hands almost all the time. The smartphone is one gadget that has become the most important part of our life now. It contains all our files, photos, documents, contacts at the same time. On an average a person uses his smartphone for about 5 hours a day. This use includes making calls, clicking picture, surfing the net, downloading songs and many other stuff.
The problem occurs when this overdependence makes security a concern. Getting your phone lost, stolen, damaged or hacked is a very big concern in today’s world. Therefore protecting and securing your smartphone is of paramount importance now.
Here are 5 simple steps you can use to safeguard your smartphone against all such security problems.
Installing an antivirus is one of the first and primary task you can do for protecting your smartphone against all kinds of malware, viruses and fake apps. It is a software which protects your files and installed apps from unauthorised usage and attempts of online hacking. There are various antivirus softwares available in the market for the customers.
2. Encryption
Encryption is a very important part of your data security. Encrypting your data requires a PIN on your device to be set and activated by you. This allows only you to decrypt your data whenever you need it.
The process though may seem tiring but is very useful in protection of your system when your phone is damaged or stolen. Apps such as Applock and Signal are of great use for encryption of data.
3. Backup Data
Always have a backup file ready in an external storage. Even if your phone gets lost or stolen you will be able to retrieve it from the backup created. It is also important to keep the backup safe because if the backup gets damaged your data protection is lost. You can keep your back up on digital folders, pen drives and cloud accounts provided by various platforms.
4. Strong Passwords
Your password is the gateway to your account, be it social media, phone lock, email, bank accounts. The best way to have your password secured is having strong and complex passwords.
Do not put passwords which are easily identifiable such as birthdays, pet name etc because in this world of social networking getting information regarding such things. Always make a password that is not easily relatable to you. The best way to safeguard your smartphone from hackers is to have uppercase, symbols and numbers in your password.
5. WiFi and Bluetooth
Another important thing that needs to be looked at while securing your smartphone is connectivity. Though data connectivity is controlled and maintained by your telecom service provider, the other two open modes are susceptible to attacks which are bluetooth and wifi.
It is therefore recommended not to use wifi from unknown sources especially open sources. This is the most used trick by hackers to lure in people. Also the discoverable option of your bluetooth must be kept off. Bluetooth sharing must be used only with secure networks for the safety of your date and info.
With increase in the number of smartphone users the tendency of phones getting damaged has also increased. For excellent repairing of your smartphones Budgetcomputers is the ultimate pitstop. If you want best mobile and tablet repair service contact budgetcomputers. We repair all kinds of smartphones including Samsung s4, s5, s6, s7 edge, note 4, note 5 and any other model you own. Our service is not only limited to these, but we have expertise in Samsung charging port repair too.
Published Date: 17th April 2017
Category: mobile phone repair
Tags: antivirus softwares, encryption of data., smartphone, Smartphones
12 Apr | samsung galaxy s7 edge charging port replacement |
Samsung has improved quality and durability of their samsung phone charging ports over the years. Samsung galaxy s7 edge charging port replacement is not as easy as on samsung galaxy s2, s3, or s4. Out of all samsung galaxy charging port replacement samsung s2 nd s4 are the easiest to replace. We have already explained in one of our earlier blog about different types of samsung galaxy charging port. Why samsung s2 or s4 are very easy to replace and highly recommended for DIY repair because they are clip type. You have to unscrew the back panel and rest you can do yourself or watch a video to get some guidance no soldering or desoldering required. Samsung galaxy s6, s6 dge, s7 s7 edge charging port replacement if bit difficult because it required soldering equipment and skills. Moreover you have to be very careful while desoldering the broken charging port from s6 or s7 as the home button mechanism is exactly under the charging port and small mic is just beneath the charging port. if you use any excessive heat or pressure you you might endup destroying the home button or mic. Samsung galaxy s7 edge home button back button and option button are all part of one PCB board. if you destroyed any of these while replacing the charging port you have to replace lcd aswell which is very expensive and you are screwed.
To start with you have to take the back panel which is hard glued. Use a plastic or metal plunger give little bit of heat too much heath will take the paint off and you have to replace the back panel aswell. After removing back battery panel use philip 000 screw driver to remove all the screws. Use spudger again to remove plastic frame. disconnect the battery and then disconnect all other connectors from the logic board and remove logic board.
The charging port on samsunh s6 and s7 series is underfill and beside it is soldered it is also glued to make it water resist. You can use aa soldering iron to remove the glue gently. Once glue is removed use flux and heat gun to remove the broken charging port. If charging port is successfully removed it should look like in the below picture.
If you successfully removed the samsung s7 edge charging port you will see shinny pads as in the above picture. Now time to solder new charging port.
You can use a reverse tweezer to hold the charging port on it place. Before soldering check the pads are align with charging port connectors and start soldering.
The solder joints on the port connectors should be strong and you should check these connectors with a tweezer if sitting properly. Finally samsung galaxy s7 edge charging port replacement done successfully.
samsung galaxy s7 edge charging port replacement or any other type of repairs on samsung galaxy series. Bring it to budget computer hamilton at 85 victoria street hamilton or call 078394111 for a free quotr
Published Date: 12th April 2017
Category: mobile phone repair
Tags: samsung charging port repir, samsung s6 charging port repair, samsung s7 chargin port replacement, samsung s7 edge charging port repair
02 Apr | samsung galaxy s5 s6 s7 glass screen replacement |
After iPhone most popular phones are samsung galaxy series. If it breaks down or glass is cracked samsung galaxy s5 s6 s7 glass screen replacement bring it to budget computer hamilton. We keep all your mobile phone repairs in hamilton in your budget. All samsung galaxy series s5 s6 s7 or any other model we use genuine samsung lcd screen professionally. Samsung galaxy lcd screens are more expensive as compare to iPhone lcd screens. The reason behind is samsung lcd screen use different technology than iPhone screens. Iphone lcd are much cheaper to manufacture than samsung galaxy screens. The process of manufacturing samsung lcd screens are more culex than iPhone. We ate budget computer hamilton give very competitive price for samsung galaxy s5 s6 s7 glass screen replacement. All our repairs for samsung galaxy series done with in few hours and at the cheapest price you can find in new zealand.
The difference between samsung galaxy glass repair and lcd screen repair is if you can still see the display and touch is working you only need glass replacement. But if there inso display or display is shattered or lines on display or touch is not working then you have get full lcd replaced. Glasses repair is much cheaper than replacing the full lcd panel. Most of the shops will give you same price either it is glass repair or lcd repair but at budget computer you will get almost half of the price is your glass is broken.
to check our prices on samsung glass replacement chick here full lcd replacement on samsung galaxy phones are easy but just the glass replacement required expert techniques and then machines to install glass professionally.
if your samsung galaxy phone need any kind of repair bring it to budget computer hamilton at 85 victoria street hamilton or contact us 078394111 for a free quote.
Published Date: 2nd April 2017
Category: mobile phone repair
Tags: samsung galaxy glass repair hamilton, samsung galaxy s5 s6 s7 glass screen replacement, samsung glass replacement
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