Thanksgiving and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
It is a common misconception that “Computer Virus Removal Service” is only for the removal of viruses. This couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, Computer virus removal service refers to all foreign This thanksgiving be thankful for your awesome laptop, by performing some basic computer laptop repair in Colorado Springs. Hardware cleanings, software cleanings and other hardware repairs to do over the holidays.
Thermal Compound Replacement and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
The first thing you should look at is thermal compound replacement for computer laptop repair Colorado Springs. Thermal compound is a toothpaste-like material that is placed between the CPU and heatsink. In most cases, thermal compound keeps a computer cool and prevents overheating. In fact, dried thermal compound is the number one cause for laptop overheating. If you play games on your laptop, then you definitely want to get your thermal compound replaced. Additionally, gaming laptops require twice as much thermal compound replacement as regular laptops. As a matter of fact, regular laptops only need a thermal compound change every 6-12 months, where gaming laptops need a change every 3-6 months. This Thanksgiving give your laptop computer a thermal compound replacement to keep it from overheating.
Fan Cleaning or Replacement Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
Fan cleanings are my second “go-to” for holiday computer laptop repair in Colorado Springs. I like to remove the fans on my laptop and clean them with a tiny brush. Additionally, you can use any toothbrush or small brushes purchased on Amazon. In fact, I like to use a tiny bit of alcohol to remove dirt, tar, and animal fur. If you have an animal or smoke, then you may need to do some extra cleaning on your fans. Furthermore, tar and dirt can damage fans over time, making it very important to clean them. Of course, you want to be careful not to damage the bearings or blades of the fans. As a matter of fact, using a compressor can help clean them, but compressed air can also damage fans. For example, if you blow the fan with compressed air and the bearings or blades get damaged. At that point, you would need to purchase new fans. Furthermore, any computer repair shop near me can do this at a reasonable price.
Power Cable and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
Why should you replace your power cable? This can be a part of regular computer maintenance for some people. I once had a cat named “Sparks” that liked to chew on my power cables. If you have a pet that likes to chew on your power cables, then you may want to replace them every year. Also, if your battery isn’t charging quite right, then you may want to replace your charger. Additionally, a bent tip can also mean that you should replace your charger soon. In fact, some laptop models can have power cables that don’t last very long and should be replaced yearly. As you can see, there are many reasons to replace your charger during the holidays as a part of computer laptop repair Colorado Springs.
Mousepad or Keyboard Replacement and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
There are some people who use touchpads and some who like the feel of a computer mouse. For those of you who use touchpads, there are several cautions. First, the mousepad can wear out and may need to be replaced every few years. Second, the left and right “click” buttons can wear out easily and may need to be replaced just as frequently. In most cases, you replace both the mousepad and the click button at the same time. Finally, if your keyboard is attached to the mousepad, this will need to be replaced as well. In many cases, the keyboard, mousepad, and mouse buttons are all a part of the same unit. As a matter of fact, even if you use an external mouse, you may need to replace it every year. The “click” buttons on both touchpad and mouse wear out easily.
Software Cleaning and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
There are several softwares that can be used for software cleaning as part of computer laptop repair in Colorado Springs. First, there is Malwarebytes, an anti-malware software for your computer. If you install Malwarebytes, then you can run scans and keep your computer malware-free. Unfortunately, you need to run the scans at least once a month for it to be effective. If you’re anything like me, then you only run scans when you think something is wrong with your computer. Sadly, this isn’t effective in keeping a computer malware-free. Second, there is RevoUninstaller, which helps uninstall programs. As a matter of fact, this program is great at removing all the extra files left over after a software is uninstalled. Finally, no software cleaning is complete with a good anti-virus. I strongly recommend Windows Security, even over paid anti-viruses, because it has a fantastic virus database. Additionally, it’s easy to use and hassle-free to remove viruses.
Program Updates and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
The biggest updates that you need to worry about on a computer are operating system updates. Furthermore, on Windows computers, there is always a slew of Windows updates that need to be performed. You need to make sure that you complete all Windows feature updates so that your system runs properly. With Windows computers its difficult to skip updates because even if you skip them, the system eventually forces you to update your computer. In fact, Apple computers work completely differently. In most cases, you can skip updates and only update when you want to. Additionally, Apple updates don’t interfere with system performance because the update is done at your convenience. Unfortunately, Windows updates still try to squeeze in updates when they want them, not when you want them. This is especially true when you’ve “skipped” an update for several months and Windows updates are forcing you to install the newest update. Perhaps, this is where I prefer Apple to Windows.
Driver Updates and Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
There is a lot of HURRAH online about updating drivers these days. It seems that everybody’s first solution to a computer problem is to update your drivers. People are becoming so desperate to update their drivers that they are installing malicious programs such as “driver updater”. Driver updater claims to automatically update your drivers, but in reality, breaks your computer. In most cases, the request to scan becomes viral (frequent and annoying) which is what makes it malicious software. First of all, updating your drivers should only be done if you are a computer technician. Second, only update drivers if it is going to solve your problem. Dr. Computer telling you to update drivers on YouTube doesn’t qualify. Only a computer technician can tell you if updating drivers will help your system’s problem.
Do You Need a New Laptop to Avoid Computer Laptop Repair Colorado Springs
I get asked this question all the time. Do you need a new laptop to avoid computer laptop repair Colorado Springs? In fact, it may be worth simply purchasing a new computer rather than repairing an old one. But how can you tell? Here’s what I tell my clients. If your computer repair is more expensive than a new computer, then you should probably just buy a new computer. There are few exceptions to this recommendation. For example, if your grandmother will have trouble learning a new computer, then you should probably just get her old one fixed.
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