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January 23, 2024 – 3 mins read
Remember back when we worked in more traditional offices and the IT department – or a tech-savvy co-worker – was just a call away? Those were great times, but this shift to working from home has given us all the opportunity to level up our skills and find our own IT solutions. Working out how to fix these problems yourself will streamline your home office operations, and give you a sense of satisfaction from solving a problem.
“Have you tried turning it off and on again?” is a question you’re often asked when you call tech support… and that’s because it usually works! “Restarting your computer at least once a week, and when you have a problem, helps. It stops all the processes the computer is running in the foreground and background, flushes the RAM, clears temporary files and speeds up the running of your computer,” says Jason Tavoletti, The Good Guys Buyer – Computers, Printers & Monitors.
When setting out to fix your computer, also check the obvious stuff like batteries and power plugs (at both ends as it’s easy to bump something without noticing) and keep your software up to date.
“Software updates are particularly important because they have security and efficiency updates. You should take the time to do all the necessary updates around once a week, to keep your computer running smoothly and safely,” says Jason Tavoletti.
The next thing on your list should be to Google the problem. Try to describe the issue in a couple of words like “[name of program] crashes when opened” or “[name of computer] fan really loud when [name of program] open”. Chances are someone else has had the same problem and found the solution.
“Just make sure you look at reputable websites, like the product’s official support page, and only ever download official software – most programs claiming to ‘speed up’ your computer are just malware that is inconvenient at best, and thieving at worst,” says Jason Tavoletti.
Also, check your warranty. If the device is still within the warranty period, the manufacturer might have a customer help line you can access, and of course if you purchased your tech device from The Good Guys you can call your store of purchase for assessment and repair advice.
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If all else fails, ask for help. You can head in store to ask one of our friendly experts here at The Good Guys. “Our team are experts with these devices and are only too happy to help,” says Jason Tavoletti.
The most important thing is to make sure you buy the right device to begin with. “There is so much choice these days that there’s something for everyone, but that can also be really overwhelming,” says award-winning technology journalist Alice Clarke. “Before buying anything, work out exactly what you want it to do, and then read reviews and buyers’ guides to make sure the device you’re looking for does what you need in a way you’ll enjoy.”
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