by Michael | Nov 15, 2018 | Our Services, Tech Tips
You might want a new PC or Laptop. But, you probably don’t need one. We all love shiny new things, but especially with Christmas just around the corner, what better time to save yourself a few quid. Let us explain… When technology and digital devices start to misbehave a little bit, we humanoids tend to be a bit dramatic. It must need to replacing if it’s not as super-fast anymore, surely? Not so. That’s actually one of the best things about modern technology, these days – there’s almost always a way to prevent extreme expenditure on the latest model or version. More often than not, there’s a will. There’s a way. Here are just five reasons you probably DON’T need that new PC or Laptop that you reckon you want: 1) Your Current One Needs a PC MOT If your PC is playing up a bit for you, it’s understandable that your first port of call is to simply think about buying a new one. That’s OK. It’s your prerogative. A lot of the time, though, all your PC or Laptop needs is a bit of maintenance and optimisation. The fact of the matter is that millions of PCs around the world are being thrown away prematurely, sometimes purely down to something as simple as internal parts becoming clogged up with dust. A PC MOT is a surefire way to get your PC running and operating optimally, just the way you need (and want!) it to. 2) New Parts? New PC! PCs are like cars. When they become faulty, most of the time you can replace a part and...
by Michael | Sep 27, 2018 | Our Services, Tech Tips
One of the first ever articles I read on the ‘world wide web’ was about a VCR repair guy who found a mouldy jam sandwich when he opened up a faulty VCR. We’ve never come across anything quite as peculiar, unfortunately. But, there aren’t many computer faults we haven’t encountered over the decades we’ve been in the PC Repairs business. Computer faults can vary massively, from a relatively simple fix to something more substantial and time-consuming. We’ve noticed they do all have one thing in common, though: They’re an unwanted, irritating annoyance for each and every one of our customers who walk through our door. For the times when technology just doesn’t want to play ball, there’s Teign Geeks. Top 6 Common Computer Faults We deal with many common computer faults on a daily basis, so it’s difficult to dwindle it down to just six. But, the faults highlighted below are the ones we see time-and-time again. Here goes: 1) Cracked or Smashed Laptop Screens Being sat on when they’re disguised under a cushion on the couch. Fallen off a table. Dropped due to a momentary case of butter fingers. Especially these days, with their streamlined thin casings, laptop screens can be cracked or completely smashed quite easily. Bad news for you, if you’re a laptop owner. Good news for us, as a PC Repairs specialist. But on the bright side, Teign Geeks can fix the screen on the vast majority of laptop makes and models – from as little as £39. 2) No Display or ‘Garbled’ Display Following on from the above, the screen on your laptop or...
by Michael | Sep 6, 2018 | Online Safety, Our Services, Tech Tips
There are none more famous than the ‘Millenium Bug’ (that massive thing that was meant to break the entire world, but didn’t). We’re talking about the dreaded computer virus. You’ll know roughly what one is. At the very least you’ll know it’s not a good thing. But, how are you meant to actually tell if your PC has one and is in desperate need of Virus Removal? If you’ve got Antivirus Software installed, you should get a notification to warn you of a potential threat to your PC, if you’ve set up a recurring virus check. ‘Should’. Even if you have to run a virus check manually, your Antivirus Software should (that word again!) pick up whether or not your computer has been infected and needs Virus Removal. Either way, whether you do have Antivirus Software installed or not, you should always be vigilant and aim to spot signs your computer has a virus. Warning Signs to Watch Out For Below, we’ll highlight some of the more common signs and symptoms you’ll notice if your PC is infected with a computer virus. Keep in mind, though, that the cyber criminals who create these computer viruses are cunning. They’re becoming increasingly crafty and making it much harder for viruses to detect. 1) Your PC is S-L-O-W-W-W A symptom you’ll probably be able to spot pretty easily. If your once-lightening-fast laptop or PC is now taking an age to complete even the simplest of tasks, there’s a chance it has a virus. This symptom isn’t unique to PC’s having a virus. It could well be that your PC, maybe due to...
by Michael | Aug 29, 2018 | Our Services, Tech Tips
It’s a stressful time. No, not trying to get the kids or grandkids to bed after an ice cream-induced sugar rush – your PC or Laptop giving you grief. Whilst your instant reaction might be utter dread as you cringe at the potential cost of repair, there’s a good chance that all it needs is a PC MOT. “But, my PC isn’t a car?”, we hear you ask rhetorically. And quite right you are. Well, it’s kind of similar to the MOT your car has to pass every year. It just involves a lot less oil, and some input from a bonafide computer geek. That doesn’t really give you much to go on. So let’s delve a little bit deeper into what a PC MOT is, what it involves, and why your machine might need one. PC MOTs Explained In a nutshell, a PC MOT Service is a systematic procedure that is aimed at optimising your PC’s overall performance. Because, over time, most PCs accumulate things like junk files and develop small-but-unresolved problems which can manifest themselves in a variety of different ways. Fortunately, a PC MOT can usually reverse any adverse effects caused by years of usage and no proper maintenance, clean-ups or optimisation. Take Teign Geeks’ PC MOT procedure, for example. It generally involves: A Virus Check Service & Programs Optimisation Removal of Any Junk An Integrity Check of RAM and Hard Drive System Files Check Registry Analysis & Optimisation Once completed, your PC, Laptop or MAC will be running just like the day you first got it out of the box. Better still, it costs as...
by Michael | Aug 8, 2018 | Our Services, Tech Tips
A No Fix No Fee guarantee is one of the most – if not the most – important factors you’ll need to consider when choosing a computer repair specialist. Teign Geeks has had a No Fix No Fee PC repairs policy for years… and so should any other reputable computer repair company. Yeah, you did read that right. If we can’t figure out what’s wrong with your PC, Laptop or Mac, we won’t charge you a single penny for trying to diagnose the problem for you. Imagine that happened in all walks of life, aye. You’d be much better off financially, no doubt. Can you imagine taking your car to a mechanic because it’s not running right, them spending an age stripping it down to its bare nuts and bolts, then not charging you a penny because they can’t figure out the fault? We’ve proudly been promoting our No Fix No Fee PC repairs policy for years. It’s a key differentiator between Teign Geeks and a lot of our regional competitors. Some say they do it. But very few actually walk the walk like we do. What are No Fix No Fee PC Repairs? When you or any other customer brings a computer into Teign Geeks, we’re pretty confident there are few faults we can’t fix. We aren’t perfect, though. From time-to-time, we’ll be faced with a fault that even our rigorous head-scratching won’t fix. Or, similarly, after spending some time diagnosing the problem(s) with your PC, we might come to the conclusion that it’s not economical to repair. For example, the cost of the repair(s) would outweigh the...
by Geeks Team | Mar 7, 2016 | Our Services
People are often quick to buy a new computer when their old one has gone wrong or has started running slow. However, this decision can be premature. There are many issues that can be fixed with some clever problem solving and a little investigation. Teign Geeks are technical wizards, offering an unrivalled PC MOT that will help you to run again at full speed. Blast those Viruses The first thing Teign Geeks check for is viruses so we can discount this common problem when searching for the reason behind your PC’s slow performance. Our search is thorough and any viruses are swiftly banished. Take out the Trash We work hard to free your PC from junk. You may think that your PC is free from clutter. You might have excellent anti-virus software which you believe clears your computer of unwanted files. However junk can build up from years of general use, including surfing the web and installing apps. Let Teign Geeks do your dirty work for you. Remove pesky programs and secret services Our optimisation process streamlines your installed programs and services. We want to make sure that every megabyte of data is something you need or want. We will rid your PC of redundant programs and fix any others. We like to guarantee peace of mind by ensuring that any risky programs are completely removed. Make sure your registry analysis is in check We search through your system registry and make sure everything is in order. We remove orphaned entries and fix erroneous keys to bring your PC back up to speed. Teign Geeks are tech detectives: you...
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