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read moreToday most homes and small business have broadband modem router, often with wireless capability, but many clients are unaware of the networking possibilities that this affords. Each computer on the network can be made to share data and/or peripherals such a printers with its peers. Or you can back up data between the various computers. If you have a computer with media streaming capabilities, such as a media centre system, then music, photos and even recorded TV programmes can be made available across the network.

read moreThere's nothing worse that losing all your precious data after a hard disk failure! We've had clients literally in tears at the thought of losing all their photos, music, documents, spreadsheets, business or home accounts, and even emails. The first rule is always to have a reliable, proven backup strategy: if you don't yet have one, see our Backup Strategies service now. Secondly, at the slightest suspicion that your computer's hard disk might be failing, turn it off at once! Some failures are progressive, and the more the disk is used, the more likely it is for the failure to be terminal and without further warning.

read moreWe're completely rebuilding our web site and haven't quite got to this page yet. However we're adding further pages almost daily, so it won't be long before the whole site is complete.

read moreIf you've still not got a broadband service and would like us to shoulder all the tasks involved in signing up, this is the service for you! We'll begin by advising on the most suitable broadband service provider (BSP) for your needs - and your pocket! Then we'll supervise the process to actually sign up with the BSP chosen, and once the relevant kit has been received some 7-10 days later, we'll return and set it all up for you. However if you've already got broadband but would like to change your provider, then this service will sort it all out for you.

read moreOver the years we have had to replace a very large number of hard disk due to their failure: actual or imminent. And where they have already failed, it is virtually impossible to recover the date they contained (but see our Data Recovery service before you despair!). There are several backup strategies available to suit both your needs and your pocket. At the top end is a mirrored-raid system based upon twin hard disks operating in real-time synchronisation; hence if one fails the other takes over on-the-fly.

read moreThis pair of photos show one of Robin's ancestors; the scan of the original (very old, dirty and water-damaged) print on the left shows the poor quality of the result, while the post-processed version on the right is far more acceptable. The pair of photos below show a fairly unexciting original digital image on the left; however with careful and expert handling in our Digital Darkroom the full available detail contained within the original digital image has been brought out clearly on the right.

read moreThis section details the major services we provide which address the main problems most users are likely to experience. We're very experienced at diagnosing even the most obscure problems, and have access to extensive resources and testing equipment. What's more, diagnosing a problem won't normally cost you anything! Although we do have an hourly rate (50 per hour), in most cases we prefer to provide a fixed-price quote. Then if the job takes longer to resolve than we expected, its our problem and not yours!

read moreThe infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) can indicate a range of issues, from the minor to the catastrophic! The latter could include a hard disk which is on the brink of complete failure, so you should never ignore this type of crash. Turn off the computer and unplug it from the mains, then call us. We'll try to diagnose the problem and let you have an assessment of the problem and a fixed-price quote to solve the issue. If at all possible, try to write down the error-related data indicated above in red boxes, although not every item above is shown every time.