The classic BIOS is now firmly a relic of the past thanks to Intel’s plans to replace it with UEFI in 2017. But what is UEFI, and how is it different from the BIOS we all know? BIOS and UEFI: What Do They Do? Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) and BIOS...
So I received a text message from IInet saying that they were switching off their 3G network on 15/12/2023 and that I needed to activate VOLTE in my SAMSUNG GALAXY A5 connection settings. I ignored this message when I received it but it became painfully obvious I...
Overview M3 Series The Apple M3 series, including the standard M3, the more powerful M3 Pro, and the top-tier M3 Max, represents a significant leap in Apple’s processor technology. In addition to enhancing both CPU and GPU performance to unprecedented levels,...
One of the most underrated components the computer power supply can and will fail over time in both laptop computers and desktop. Power Supply or PSU are one of the most common points of failure. Today we are going to discuss how to identify power supply failure...
There is a perception that mac, macbook and Imac computers are less prone to glitches but both the MacOS and associated hardware of iMac, MacBook or Mac Mini computers do have recurring problems. Some examples include accidental data loss, MacBook battery drain,...
I want to discuss with you today Blue Screen of Death errors. Firstly we need to figure out what are they and why do they occur. Then I will go thru how to analyse the computer repair problem with Windbg. An error screen called the Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)...
Domain Transfer: A Simple Guide Recently IINET decided to stop it’s Hosted Email Exchange Service as of 30 April 2023 without providing an alternative email solution. This means business users will need to move at least their Email Hosting and it’s likely will want...
When your computer randomly shuts down, your first line of defense involves reviewing the basics. Check that you are securely connected to an operational power supply and then restart your device to see if that resolves your issue. Next, ensure you have installed the...
When your computer powers up, the BIOS or UEFI Firmware is loaded into memory and executed. It runs a set of checks on your PC called the Power On Self Test (POST). It then scans the master boot record on your hard drive and loads a file called WINLOAD.EXE into main...
Recently I had a client who just wanted all of her data copied from her failed laptop. In previous years I would normally answer this request saying it was trivial. However newer laptops which meet certain criteria and are installed using a Microsoft account may be...