Computer Repair Cheshire -Pc Support-Maintenance-Networking

Welcome to Computer Repair Cheshire your one stop shop for Laptop, Pc, Computer repair, support, maintenance and wireless network installation in the Cheshire region including the major cities and towns listed below.

Computer Repair Cheshshire Area Coverage

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local areas: A-C  D-K  L-R  S-W  

Computer Repair Cheshire - Priority Call Out

If your computer will not boot up (start) or you are getting a blue screen and you need a PRIORITY CALL OUT in the Cheshire area

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A local repair professional will contact you as soon as possible.

If your computer is running slow or your worried about your computer speed make sure you read our fixing a slow computer guide before arranging a call out.

Computer or Laptop Just Running Slow?

If your computer is just running slowly we advise that you downloaded and run our recommended system repair software if you have not done so already.

Invariably we find that many problems are only software related and this will help you avoid paying for uneccessary call out charges.

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Cheshire Computer Support Self Help

First things first! Prior to doing a call out make sure you have checked all you cables etc. Often a failure can be caused by an incorrectly fitted cable or device. Also make that you have checked the power cable and the fuse to ensure it is not just a simple power problem. You could also check the socket by plugging in a lamp etc.

Cheshire Computer Repair Call Out

Computer Repair UK has teamed up with PCIQ for local help in the Cheshire area. PCIQ is the UK's national network of computer repair professionals.

No matter if your requirement is for preventative, essential ongoing maintenance, or you need to solve a specific problems your local agent will assess your particular requirements.

This service is available for both for HOME USERS and BUSINESS USERS .

If your company offers computer repair , Pc repair or laptop repair in Cheshire and the surrounding Cheshire area, and you are able to help local customers, to advertise your company on this page please contact us.

Cheshire Computer Support - Computer Tips

Home Networking - Tips For Building A Simple Home Network

For many people, their computing needs at home are fairly simple. Even today when it's more commonplace for multiple family members to have their own computer, the systems are often stand alone devices.

But for those who want to take the next step and build their own home network, the timing is good. Costs have come down and complexity is less than ever. The initial hurdle for most home network wannabees is simply to get over the techno-babble barrier or understanding the full picture so familiarity is certainly useful.

The basic equipment needed is fairly simple to understand. You'll need something called Ethernet Cat-5 cable if you plan to build a wired network. Just estimate how much you need by planning out where you want to connect devices to/from and then add about 20% more. You always need more than you think you do.

Today however many people are switching to wireless networking, which sometimes cost more, but are getting cheaper by the day and are certainly easier to install nowadays

Those cables or, in the case of wireless networks the radio beams, have to have something to connect to. So, you'll need a hub or switch or router. A hub is the simplest and cheapest device. It's just a small device with ports (holes) to plug cables into.

A switch looks the same but has slightly more function. A router is more costly, but has the most features. For connecting to the Internet, it is almost a must and many are now coming with hardware firewalls which is an additional plus.

'Almost' because it is possible to use one of the computers to do Internet Connection Sharing. But it's often better to have a dedicated router, rather than consuming resources on one of the computers in the network.

Lastly, you need devices - called adapters - inside the computers, printers, fax machines that you want to connect to the network. They can be standard 10/100 Ethernet NICs (network interface cards) or 802.11 (b or g) wireless cards that perform the same function in a cable-free network. There are other possbile methods and associated gear, as well.

Many computers already have network adaptors already installed on the motherboard so it is worth checking before buying more.

With Ethernet, you have two basic choices of speed 10 Mb or 100 Mb. But the price difference is so little these days, that it's usually pointless to get anything less than 100 Mb gear. They typically support older devices that will run only at the slower speed. Gigabit Ethernet is an option, but it's more expensive than most home network builders may want to pay.

Install, attach and/or setup all hardware according to the manufacturers' directions.

Each device on the network will need at least one IP address. These are the dotted octet numbers you may have seen when accessing the Internet, such as 70.1.2.125. In your home network, they will have numbers like 192.168.0.1 or 10.121.0.1.

Focus your numbering scheme starting at the router. Consider that device the central hub by imagining a star with rays coming out. The router is at the center and each cable or radio beam is a ray. The endpoints are where your connected devices will be.

If the router is assigned a number such as 192.168.0.1 then computers, printers and other devices on the network may have numbers like 192.168.0.2, 192.168.0.3, etc. Never assign the same number to two different devices.

For specific instructions on how to assign these addresses, you'll need to read the directions for your router and your computer. Each one is different.

Of course if you haven't the time or inclination to set up your own home network contact a computer repair professional in your area as you can guarantee they will be able to complete an installation a lot quicker and far easier than yourself if you have never done one before.

Thank you for visiting Computer Repair Cheshire-Pc Support-Maintenance-Networking for all your Pc requirements.

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