Category Archives: Hardware

The Hidden Cost of Cluttered Cables

Posted on September 21, 2016 by PC Fixer in Hardware

Most computers need a lot of cables to connect them to just about everything else. Business computer services are experts at choosing cables wisely, and running them neatly to peripherals and the the local network. Most computers are not set up professionally, and it's common for cables to cluster up and get twisted together. This can quickly morph into a rat's nest of cables. Tangled computer cables are more than just an eyesore. They cost money, and can even cause an accident.

How Did My Cables Get So Cluttered?

There are lots of reasons to hire a business computer service to straighten out your poorly managed cables. Time is money, and very few businesses have enough of either. Business computer systems usually grow over... --

Keeping Your Laser Drives Laser Sharp

Posted on April 09, 2015 by PC Fixer in Hardware

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Los Angeles computer repairs can cover a lot of different problems, from broken monitor screens to difficulties with the drives and the optical drives. Some less technically inclined users may not even be aware that a laser is actually a part of their computer's optical drive. Understanding how the laser functions can help you predict what might go wrong, and when it's time to call for home computer repair.

The Computer’s Optical Laser

A laser reads the data on any CD, DVD, or Blu-ray disk that is used in your computer or laptop. Such drives are called optical disc drives. They are used not just to read data on discs but to also writer to... --

The Key(board) to Your Computer Kingdom

Posted on March 31, 2015 by PC Fixer in Computers, Hardware

One type of computer repair Los Angeles residents may be familiar with is that of fixing their computer keyboards. The keyboard is our primary means of operating most of our computers. Even though our tablets and smartphones respond to touch on their screens, they still also frequently use virtual keyboards for communication purposes.

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How the Keyboard Developed

Most people are aware that the keyboard they are familiar with on their computers and laptop was developed from the layout of the letter keys for the early manual typewriters. For the single finger hunt-and-peck typists, the QWERTY layout may be a mystery that they simply suffer with. But it was developed for pragmatic reasons. One... --

More Power to the Computer!

Posted on March 31, 2015 by PC Fixer in Computers, Hardware

When your computer goes out of whack, searching for Los Angeles computer repair services can be a challenge. When you don’t know for sure what is wrong it is easy to become anxious. Is it the motherboard? Maybe it is only a computer virus? Sometimes the problem is that your computer’s power supply has become faulty.

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Power Supply Basics

The power supply is your computer’s first link to an outside system. It conditions the power coming from the electrical grid, and repurposes it into different volts and amp levels. For a laptop, the power supply is the cord and box that came with the system. For a desktop computer, the power supply is the box in the back of the tower... --

Motherboard Knows Best

Posted on March 30, 2015 by PC Fixer in Computers, Hardware

For many people in Los Angeles computer repairs often involve problems with their motherboard. The ordinary user who is not a computer technician has a sense that the motherboard is an important component, but they may not know much about it in detail. The name itself conveys importance – after all, none of us would be here without a mother.

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What is the Motherboard?

The motherboard can be considered the heart of any desktop or laptop computer. The primary crucial components for the system are usually joined on the board. This includes such elements as the central processing unit and the memory. It also is where connectors will be located for the... --

A Brief History of Monitors and Connectors

Posted on November 17, 2013 by PC Fixer in Computers, Hardware

Different types of monitors and video connectors are now available to use with your computer. They range from big to small, and vary depending on the type of connection they use to produce an image. Throughout Los Angeles computer repair technicians know how to deal with all types of monitors, when you need them.

Early Monitors
Monitors began as typical Cathode Ray Tube devices. These were large, heavy and inefficient machines for viewing computer graphics. These old and clunky devices were used as television sources... --

Bluetooth Benefits (Bluenefits)

Posted on November 05, 2013 by PC Fixer in Hardware, Technology

Nowadays just about all new computers, tablets, and smartphones come with a wireless technology built in called Bluetooth. Bluetooth allows for your device to sync up wirelessly to another device within 30 feet’s distance. Any LA computer repair expert can help you with all the technical details, but this article will cover the basics.
Earpieces
This type of wireless connection has many different functionalities in the real world, but one of the most common uses is for earpieces used in tandem with smartphones. As there are still a lot of unknowns... --

Computers and Electronics Repairs

Posted on October 26, 2013 by PC Fixer in Hardware

Computers and electronics repairs in general account for an incredibly wide range of businesses, production and day to day operations expenditures.
Planned Obsolescence
One of the main concerns and issues with today’s computer market in general is the term “planned obsolescence”. One would hope that the products they are purchasing are guaranteed to be of highest quality and performance possible, especially when said product is a multi-hundred dollar computer system that is often the fulcrum for personal life and business these days (as well as the smartphone). This is not the case, however, because an industry reliant on the purchase of new products does not benefit when everyone’s stuff works indefinitely or without... --

Computers and computer services

Posted on October 26, 2013 by PC Fixer in Computers, Hardware, Technology

Since their initial concept, development, and implementation, computers and computer services have come a long way in only 70 years. Aside from the technology advancing in simply its own accord, these developments have shaped the world into what it is today and has ushered in the "Information Age." [caption id="attachment_1857" align="alignnone" width="640"] Early computers took up a lot of space[/caption] The computer went from research equipment in a massive warehouse to a device that can be held in one hand. Communications and infrastructure improved along with the hardware, putting the world in the position it is in today: one of instant data access, greater education, an endlessly developing encyclopedia on the internet, and... --

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