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Automatic Data Backup

Backing up piece of mind

Giving you piece of mind that your files are safe and backed up with zero hassle.

What happens when your hard drive inevitably fails? For the home user this can mean loss of photos, videos, music, emails and documents.

Our backup and recovery plan for home users includes a free copy of Acronis True Image 11 (worth £40) which we install and configure for you to automatically backup your system.

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PC Health Check

A timely checkup for your PC

As computers are used over time they run less efficiently and noticeably slower. Our system Health Check is designed to combat this and breathe life back into your PC.

Normal day-to-day usage of your computer results in a build up of unwanted processes and temporary files which consume more and more system resources. This will lead to slower system performance.

Below is a list of some of the most common causes of a computers degraded performance:

• Accumulated old or redundant files
• Hard drive fragmentation caused by general disk usage
• Malicious malware and spyware picked up by internet use
• Incorrect drivers installed and drivers incorrectly uninstalled
• Windows updates and security patches are out of date

As part of our Health check we will resolve the above problems, run a complete virus and worm scan, clean out all the internal dust build up and also give free advice regarding any issue you may have.

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Memory Installation

More memory, more speed

Did you know the quickest and cheapest way to speed the performance of your computer is to add more memory?

Our specialists will install the new memory so it is optimised for your machine, testing it and making sure it works how it is meant to.

We can recommend the best component for your system based on what you want to spend. We will find the cheapest components by sourcing through the web from reputable suppliers, unlike our competition who only recommend components that they sell or get a greater mark-up on.

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Hardware Upgrade

PC improvements

One of the great things about home PCs is the upgrading possibilities allowing you to enhance performance through a new graphics card or processor.

Based on how much you want to spend we will recommend the best possible components for your system. We will find the cheapest components by sourcing through the web from reputable suppliers, unlike our competition who only recommend the components that they sell or get a greater mark-up on. You will probably be surprised at the price to!

What hardware does this include?

• Graphics card
• Processor
• Hard drive
• Power supply
• Sound card
• TV card

Our specialists will configure the new hardware so it is optimised for your machine, testing it and making sure it works how it was meant to.

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Data DVD Backup

Store it on DVD

A quick and cheap way to back up your files is to place them on a DVD, which will hold up to 4.7 GB of storage (30,000 MP3).

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New PC Installation

Ready to use

Have you bought a new computer or are you planning to buy one? We will set your system up so it is ready to use and running safely at its optimum performance.

What do we do when we install a new PC?

• The unpacking, checking and installation of all hardware and software
• Configure the operating system
• Connection of a printer, scanner etc
• Installation of drivers and software
• Set-up of an internet connection and configuration of an email client
• Test the computer and check all peripherals are working correctly

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Operating System Installation

Vista, Windows XP, 2000, 98/ME, Mac/OS

Are you installing a new operating system or do you need to reinstall your existing one?

If you are upgrading to a newer operating system or you have had to reinstall a current operating system due to data loss or virus damage, we will recommend the best software and install the operating system so it works for you.

When reinstalling an operating system your data and files will be lost so you can either back them up yourself or speak to our specialist about doing this for you.

Once we have installed your new operating system we will make sure all the components and peripherals have the most up-to-date drivers insuring your machine runs at its optimum.

If you have lost or do not have your drivers there will be an additional charge to source the drivers, see driver install.

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Data Transfer

Don't leave anything behind

Any data, contacts and/or software (especially the important stuff, which you would hate to lose), can be safely and securely moved across to a new or existing system.

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Data Recovery

Lost it? We can find it!

Have you lost something important on your hard drive? Our specialists are highly experienced in retrieving corrupted or damaged data.

Hard drive failure can happen for many reasons and the data that is lost can be very important to you. Our specialists will use the latest techniques in data recovery to retrieve your lost files. In most cases our technicians will be able to retrieve the lost data. If we can't, we will not charge you.

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General Computer/Laptop Repair

Damaged PCs and labtops

Blown your motherboard, damaged your processor or do you just want us to upgrade your complete system?

If your computer needs improving or repairing we will offer free advice on what needs to be done. If there are any new hardware requirements we will give you a set price before the work is done so there is no hidden surprise on the price.

We only recommend the best component for your system based on what you want to spend. We will find the cheapest components by sourcing through the web from reputable suppliers, unlike our competition who only recommend the components that they sell or get a greater mark-up on.

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Peripheral Installation

Increasing your functionality

Do you want to add or connect a new CD/DVD drive, camera, phone, TV card or sound card to your computer?

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System Recovery

Bringing your system back to life

Have you installed a new piece of hardware or software and your system keeps crashing or running very slowly?

If your system is capable of doing a system restore and our specialists believe it to be the right choice, we can restore your system back to a previous state to resolve the problem.

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Software Installation

From MS Office to bespoke software

If you have just bought a new piece of software and you're having trouble installing it we can help.

Our engineers have a vast amount of experience in all kinds of software, whether it’s setting up Outlook to receive your emails or configuring a remote connection to your office. Our specialists will get you up and running in no time.

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Wireless Network Installation

Go wireless

We will set up two computers/laptops on a wireless network making it secure from anyone outside, allowing you to share files and link to a shared printer (each additional computer costs £15).

Wireless networks allow multiple users to share the same internet connection, share files and connect to the same printer without the restraints of wires across your home, giving you the freedom to move your computer or laptop around your home. Our specialist will make sure that the network is secure so no one can steal your private files or use your internet connection and if you have a printer that you wish to be installed on the network, we will even do that too.

In home installation includes:

• Router setup
• Wireless connection of two PCs/laptops and workgroup setup so that you can browse each machine
• Printer setup

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Data Cleansing

Removed, without a trace

Identity theft is a major problem and if you dispose of your hard drive incorrectly people can still retrieve all the data from it, even after a full format.

We follow government guidelines when disposing of hard drives making sure that any data on the drive is completely removed so no one else can access it.

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Driver Updates

Keeping things running smoothly

After a complete reinstallation of your operating system your computers hardware needs to have specific software installed to make sure it runs smoothly, this type of software is known as a driver - these are normally provided by your computers manufacture.

If you no longer have the driver CD's which came with your system, no need to worry, in most cases we are able to download the correct drivers for your system from the internet.

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Written Insurance Quotes

Insurance claims

If your computer has been damaged we can diagnose the problem and give you a written diagnosis and repair quote.

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Virus Removal

A clean bill of health for your system

Viruses input instructions into other programs and can attack, manipulate, or delete system data. The danger of computer viruses lies in their ability to replicate themselves and spread from system to system.

If your computer begins to act strangely, or if it stops being able to perform tasks it has done in the past, it may be infected with a virus. As part of our virus removal service we install AVG anti virus. This is free anti virus software which you may continue to use, free of charge.

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Case Swap

A new home for your system

If your old beige case is starting to get a bit noisy and look a bit dated, why not go for a cool sleek new aluminum case.

A new case will breath new life into your system. Modern aluminum cases not only look better and run quieter, but they can also extend the life of your system by keeping things running much cooler. Cases can be purchased for around £50 online. If you need some free advice on what’s the best case for your system, please feel free to ask.

Our case swap service includes cleaning up all your old components, moving them into the new case and a complete system test.

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