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Computers Hardware VS software?

Some computer hardware problems can look like software issues. Some computer software issues can look like hardware issues. You see where we are going with this? Well if your computer is behaving strangely and you can’t isolate the problem, we can.

Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish what exactly is causing the problems with your computer that you are experiencing. Perhaps you have just upgraded to operating system and now you want to throw your computer out of the window because it doesn’t do anything you want it to anymore? Some of the most common problems that can be attributed to operating system software issues are:

• operating system update won’t install
• Wi-Fi connection not discoverable
• Microsoft office files don’t open
• Bluetooth connectivity problems
• Sound problems
• Slow Windows boot times
• Annoying notifications
• Computer won’t enter sleep mode
• Folder settings not remembered
• Default App choices have changed
• Unable to install Microsoft Store Apps
• Computer screen flickering or flashing
• Black screen errors
• System restore problems
• Files opening with the wrong Apps
• operating system missing Taskbar icons
• No sound in operating system

The issues are certainly frustrating but you don’t need to struggle with them for long. Our computer software experts can diagnose your Computer and have it on the mend quicker than you think. Our diagnosis can take as little as 4 hours and we can have your problems sorted within 24 working hours, with 6 month software warranty.

This can be one of the most frustrating computer issues because no matter how internet savvy you’ve been an invasive virus has found its way in amongst your important documents. If you’re unsure, some common signs that you have computer malware or spyware on your Computer include:

• Computer is slowing down
• Computer crashes
• Internet traffic suspiciously increases
• Unusual messages show unexpectedly
• Suspicious shortcut files on your desktop
• Computer error in the browser
• Annoying adverts
• Pop-up messages
• Computer browser homepage changed
• Computer security solution is disabled
• Unfamiliar icons are displayed on your desktop
• Control panel in your computer can’t be accessed
• Your friends receive strange messages from you

You might feel like your privacy has been invaded so don’t leave it for too long to come to NiwTech and let us do a thorough diagnosis and carry out a complete digital cleanse of your Computer. We will have your privacy restored sooner than you think and our prices are the most competitive on the market.

Do you suspect that your computer is having some memory issues, but aren’t sure?

Some common signs that your Computer memory is being affected are:

• Your computer’s performance is diminishing
• The blue screen of death
• Your Computer is freezing
• Programme installation failure
• Random reboots
• Random crashes
• Files become corrupted
• Missing RAM
• Computer beep
• Video card fails to load
• RAM isn’t recognised by your computer
• Incorrect system RAM display

If you are seeing error messages related to RAM then it is quite probable that this is where the fault lies. The RAM or Random Access Memory in full is responsible for short-term data storage. What does that mean? Well this is where the data your computer is actively using is stored so that it can be accessed efficiently. If your experiencing vaguer issues with your computer it may not be hard to know what exactly is causing the problem. NiwTech will carry out a gold-standard, free diagnosis to determine the exact cause of the problem. Our engineers can do this in as little as 4 hours and have your computer repaired within 24 working hours so you don’t have to struggle without your Computer for long. Don’t delay and contact us.

This is everyone’s worst fear that when they go to start or continue some important work their Computer won’t even turn on. The motherboard is the computer and normally when the motherboard fails your computer basically becomes a very expensive ornament. Occasionally motherboards can partially fail and only one aspect stops working, like embedded video or audio. Either way, we would highly recommend a motherboard replacement, even if the motherboard has only partially failed it is very likely that a complete failure will follow shortly after. At NiwTech we can perform the full diagnosis in as little as 4 hours and if you go ahead with the repair, we can have your Computer back in working order in 24 working hours. All our replacement parts are OEM and come with a 12 month warranty. But what about all of your documents and photos? Well our price includes the data recovery process and we will have all of your data back exactly where you had it originally so that you won’t even know it’s even moved.

Is your computer telling you that it can’t recognise the hard drive?

This problem is a horror to behold. Absolutely nobody wants this to happen at any time but it normally does when you have something highly important and time dependent to do. This normally means that your Hard Disk Drive (HDD) has become damaged. If you’re unsure and you think your HDD is playing up, some common signs that your HDD is about to die are:

• Your Computer is locked and unresponsive
• You system freezes at start-up and doesn’t boot
• HDD error messages
• General start-up failures
• System BIOS can’t detect the HDD
• HDD doesn’t spin up
• Your system freezes
• You heard grinding or clicking from your computer
• Files and folders become invisible or corrupt
• The HDD is inaccessible

The issue with HDDs is that they are an older technology that has be surpassed by Solid-state drives (SSD) in newer computers. We would always recommend that you upgrade your HDD to an SSD. SSDs are much, much faster than their older HDD counterparts. SSDs are also less likely to fail as quickly because they do not contain moveable parts like HDDs. It sounds like a lot of work and a lot of hassle but they us do all the hard work for you. After our NiwTech experts have carried out a full diagnosis we will give you a quote that includes the recovery of all your data and placement of it on the new SSD. It probably won’t take as long as you imagine either; as little as 24 working hours. Contact us today to get the ball rolling.