What is RAM RAM stands for Random Access Memory and is often confused with he storage in your system such as the hard drive. Although they both handle data they are significantly different in what the do and how they do it. A way to look at it is Hard Drives are used to store informati on such as your… Read more →
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Why Your Website Sucks
Whether your a business, organisation, group of hobbyist, just about everyone has or needs a website these days. Unlike a Facebook Page or Free web-hosted page, having your own website gives you an online presence which you have complete control of, what it looks like, who can see it, and the exact message you want to get out to your… Read more →
Different Types of Hard Drives and Data Recovery Townsville
Your hard drive is the part of the computer which stores the information such as the operating system (Windows, Linux or OSX), programs and personal files like photos, music, video and documents. The CPU (Central Processing Unit) usually gets referred to as the brain of the computer because it does the thinking, but the hard drive is just as important… Read more →
5 Reasons Your Email Might Not Be Working
One of the most common problems people call us for, whether its a school, big organisation or home user is email problems. Email are one of the oldest yet still most used and trusted ways to communicate on the internet. You do need internet to send and receives emails and some people have internet problems and in turn affects their… Read more →
Computer Not Starting After Update
Updates are suppose to make everything work better on your computer or laptop and most of the time they do. But sometimes it just doesn’t go all to plan. It can be be quite scary for a technological point of view when your computer asks to to an update or upgrade. There are so many programs on your computer. Do… Read more →
Misunderstood Tech Terms
I am always writing about technology and mostly computer related updates and information. But every now and again I get emails asking me what certain terms mean. AS lot of people have heard of these words, and most people have some idea what they mean. But a lot are also misunderstood. I have gone through my emails and phone conversations… Read more →
Townsville Nerds Are Open EVERY DAY of the Holidays
If you are thinking about getting some computer work done over the festive season, Townsville Nerds is the perfect choice. We are open every day of the year. Including Christmas, Boxing Day and New Years. Please call Ross on 0402 807 890. Read more →
Common Ubuntu Annoyances
Linux is a great alternative to Windows. Not only is it getting a lot easier to use than it once was, it is no longer just reserved for computer enthusiasts and people who need servers. Linux is known for being robust, stable and secure. Although there are always exceptions to the rule, Linux is a lot of these thing; but… Read more →
What’s Blocking My Internet
No body likes slow internet. But yet, even with the massive amounts of money being spent on technology, communications the NBN etc. Are lot of us are still getting slow internet. But even though its easy to just blame the telecommunications companies, its not always there fault. The first thing you need to do when you have slow internet on… Read more →
5 Things You Never New Windows 10 Could Do
We all use Windows for a lot of basic things like checking emails, writing documents, research, playing games or just surfing the web. But there are tonne of other things Windows 10 can do you probably didn’t know about. I know what you are thinking’ it’s going to be totally geeky stuff, only Townsville computer nerds are going to want… Read more →