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Computer Services, Computer Consultants
Computer Services, Computer Consultants
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The team at Your Computer Guy have been helping people in Nelson with their computer needs since 2016. With more and more people working from home, people shopping online, and mostly on-site support, we have made a decision to close our retail location in Nelson CBD.
We got lots of stock to sell … View moreThe team at Your Computer Guy have been helping people in Nelson with their computer needs since 2016. With more and more people working from home, people shopping online, and mostly on-site support, we have made a decision to close our retail location in Nelson CBD.
We got lots of stock to sell – laptops, desktops, furniture, shelves.
Everything must go and we’ll have a 50% off sale – our largest discount ever, with some items priced below our cost. We will be open until May 11 from 9am to 2pm, so if you need our help with hardware repairs – hurry up!
After May 11, we will still be available by appointment to help remotely or on-site, whether it’s your home or business. All equipment sold by the closing date is still covered by the original warranty.
Thank you for your continuing support over the last several years.
If you run a business or are self-employed, you know what March 31 means. It’s the end of the financial year. Time to categorize all your expenses, prepare the paperwork and decide what to do in the next financial year to make your business even more profitable!
It also means that these next … View moreIf you run a business or are self-employed, you know what March 31 means. It’s the end of the financial year. Time to categorize all your expenses, prepare the paperwork and decide what to do in the next financial year to make your business even more profitable!
It also means that these next few days are your last opportunity to minimize the tax you must pay. Ironically, you do it by spending money on business expenses and equipment, but if you need to buy something anyway, you might as well do it now! This way, you can claim those expenses earlier, making your tax obligations a bit smaller.
If you have been postponing getting some repairs done, upgrading your computer, or replacing it with something better, now is the time. Instead of depreciating assets over several years, the IRD allows an immediate tax deduction for equipment costing less than $1000 (GST exclusive).
That’s why we also offer 20% off all computers in stock until April 1, 2023. We have plenty of computers under $1000 in stock, so hurry up!
Last week, we published an article on the benefits of Microsoft OneDrive - how it can be used to store your files in the cloud and sync them across multiple devices. However, thinking of it as a backup can take you down a dangerous path.
If you’re a Windows user, you have a powerful storage package right at your fingertips. OneDrive is a file storage and sharing application that lets you save your documents, images, and other files online; and access them at any time on a device you want. All you need to access its storage … View moreIf you’re a Windows user, you have a powerful storage package right at your fingertips. OneDrive is a file storage and sharing application that lets you save your documents, images, and other files online; and access them at any time on a device you want. All you need to access its storage features is a Microsoft account.
Microsoft recently pulled the plug on Windows 8 and 8.1 support. It still works but will not receive any security updates. If you are still using it, please upgrade to Windows 10!
Out of all the software on your computer, how many programs do you actually use regularly? Most people keep a fair amount of unnecessary software installed on their systems. While some of these apps are just outdated, others are Windows bloatware, malicious software, or junk you can remove from … View moreOut of all the software on your computer, how many programs do you actually use regularly? Most people keep a fair amount of unnecessary software installed on their systems. While some of these apps are just outdated, others are Windows bloatware, malicious software, or junk you can remove from your computer.
This year has been crazy, and we are glad it’s almost over! We are still open during the holiday season but will be closed for a few days from January 1 to January 3. We have a 23% off sale for all refurbished laptops and computers in stock until January 4.
If you are still looking for a NY gift… View moreThis year has been crazy, and we are glad it’s almost over! We are still open during the holiday season but will be closed for a few days from January 1 to January 3. We have a 23% off sale for all refurbished laptops and computers in stock until January 4.
If you are still looking for a NY gift for you or your loved ones, this is your chance. Hurry up – limited quantities are available!
What are refurbished computers? They are business-class laptops and desktops that are meant to last much longer than the usual plastic consumer-grade stuff from big-box retailers. We replaced batteries and hard drives with new Solid State Drives, so the computers are as fast and reliable as new, if not better, due to their build quality and the parts used. We sell them with the same one-year warranty as new ones.
A computer running Windows can slow down for many reasons. Viruses, spyware, software updates, hardware issues, and more can lead to performance drops.
Slow machines represent one of the largest sources of work for us.
Perhaps when you purchased your computer, it ran like a champ and quickly … View moreA computer running Windows can slow down for many reasons. Viruses, spyware, software updates, hardware issues, and more can lead to performance drops.
Slow machines represent one of the largest sources of work for us.
Perhaps when you purchased your computer, it ran like a champ and quickly did everything you needed. Now … well, not so much. Perhaps it takes forever to boot. Or starting applications is slower than molasses. Or maybe the machine acts sluggish when you try to use it for just about anything.
Regardless of the specifics, the underlying theme is simple: it’s slow. There are many, many reasons that a machine could slow down. Let’s list a few of the most common reasons here, along with some advice on what steps to take.
Sometimes it seems like spam is a tidal wave of junk that threatens to make email completely unusable. The question is not how to stop spam. Ultimately, there’s no way to do that. While you can’t stop spam, you can manage it with a good spam filter.
Congratulations! You got a new computer! Of course, you want to jump right in and start using it right now, but if you can hold on a bit, there are a few tasks to do first. The steps you take now can save you lots of time and grief later. You only have one chance to take some of these steps.
Labour Week is your chance to get all your computer needs sorted for Summer and get stocked up for the last months of the working year. Our Labour week sale will be on from October 24 to 29 (all of the next week), so visit us to look out for great Labour Weekend deals! And if you haven’t already,… View moreLabour Week is your chance to get all your computer needs sorted for Summer and get stocked up for the last months of the working year. Our Labour week sale will be on from October 24 to 29 (all of the next week), so visit us to look out for great Labour Weekend deals! And if you haven’t already, sign up for our newsletter below to get educational weekly emails and to stay updated on all our other great deals during the year!
Nothing protects you and your data like a complete, recent backup, even when it might not be obvious. This is why we recommend you do it more often. It’s also important to do it before doing any kind of repairs or system upgrades!
SSD drives are the best upgrade for your computer, especially if it’s more than a few years old. Also, all computers we sell come with SSDs. While they are more reliable than hard drives, they don’t last forever. The question is – how long?
We often get asked, “Can you tell if a laptop has water damage?” Yes, there will be signs of corrosion when we take the laptop apart. Unfortunately, water damage almost always renders computers unusable, but sometimes there is hope…
How can malware get past anti-malware programs and infect your PC? Sometimes even the best software can’t protect you. Even with up-to-date anti-malware tools, you can still fall victim to malware. Let’s define some terms and then talk about how to stay safe.
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