Reasons People May Need Computer Repair Services

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Jun 132012
 

Computer issues are no fun.

How many times have you been using your computer as you would any other day whether for work or just random internet surfing when suddenly you realize something isn’t quite right?

It may be something subtle (at first), like your computer is slowing down. Maybe the browser that used to open instantly now takes a few seconds extra and when you try to scroll up and down on a website there is some lag. You try restarting your computer (which usually fixes most issues) except it doesn’t work.

Or maybe your computer appears to work ok, but your programs are randomly crashing. You’re in the middle of reading a website and suddenly your browser crashes. Or worse, suddenly your computer crashes!

Sometimes computers will crash randomly, and sometimes they crash regularly (multiple times per day). And sometimes they crash and either won’t restart, or won’t fully make it through the boot up cycle, instead displaying system error messages. Continue reading »

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What Is CCTV?

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Apr 152012
 

CCTV or closed circuit television, is a system that can be used to monitor or capture footage from a camera. Closed circuit is the opposite of open circuit television, which could be used to describe what we watch on our TV at home. Open circuit means it can be viewed by anyone, people can tune into the same TV signal and watch free to air channels such as BBC one. Closed circuit in contrast is something that can only be viewed by a connected device, a DVD player connected to your home TV is a closed circuit device, and likewise the cameras in a CCTV setup, are in a closed circuit.

In its infancy, back in the 1960′s to 1970′s, CCTV was very expensive and large in size, it was used in areas where security was of paramount importance, such as prisons, embassies, etc. Home users couldn’t afford the luxury, plus had little need for it.

Fast forward to 2012 and CCTV is everywhere we turn, it is estimated that the UK has more government and council run CCTV cameras operating than any other country. Are we a nation that is paranoid, or security conscious?

Cameras in the modern day are fast, small, discreet and above all cheap. The average home user can call to their local electronics supplier, pick up a 4 channel DVR with ample recording space, 4 cameras with Infra red lighting, all for around £250. Back in the day £250 wouldn’t buy you a camera.

Home users are savvy, they realise with a bit of basic technical know how they can set something up that will help protect their house, possessions and vehicles. Whilst it may not be the best executed setup, professionally setup, or the best quality, it is a great entry point with a low price tag. Continue reading »

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