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Why Is MY PC Making A Loud Noise?
Why is your PC making a loud noise? What can you do about it, and can we help? If your pc is making a loud noise it is almost certainty the result of damaged hardware. The exact cause of this problem depends on what noise your computer is making. As you can imagine, a computer is full is thousands of tiny parts. If any of those small pieces break, they can cause your computer to start making loud noises. If you hear a clicking sound inside your computer, it’s usually the hard drive. A damaged hard drive is extremely dangerous, and...
My PC won’t turn on!
There are a lot of things that can go wrong with a computer, the most flustering, is when the computer just doesn’t turn on at all. If you are having difficulty turning on your PC, there is one thing you can try before you call Nerds On Call. My PC won’t turn on, how can I fix it? One thing to try is to plug it into a different outlet. You would be surprised how many customers we’ve helped just by plugging the computer into a new outlet. Sometimes it is just a bad outlet. If this doesn’t work you should probably...
Permissions not granted error
What is a “permissions not granted error” and what does it mean? Usually this error message is a networking problem. If you are on a public or shared computer, then a permissions not granted error means you are trying to do something that you aren’t allowed to access. This message could mean that you don’t have access to a specific file because you’re not the administrator of the computer. If you’re the admin of the computer (or the owner of the computer) you can do anything you want! You should not be seeing the...
How To Reinstall Your Windows Disk
I know that you are used to reading tons of helpful free tips and tricks on our site. However, as a computer repair company, we have to consider the risks involved here, and our official opinion is that you should not reinstall your Windows disk yourself. A complete reinstall should be handled by a professional repair tech. The reason for this, is because operating systems can be very touchy, and if you do one thing wrong, you can erase your data beyond repair. If you put the windows startup disk in your computer, there is a...
Computer Freezes When I Turn It Off:
Why does my computer freeze when I try to turn it off? When your computer freezes during a shut down there is something you can try. First, you should hold down your computer’s power button for 10 seconds. Holding your computer’s power button for 10 seconds is called a hard shut down. Doing a hard shut down is safe to do, and most of the time makes your computer turn off. Then let it rest for a minute or so and try turning it on again. 9 out of 10 times this works and you have no further issues. When your computer freezes...
How To Install A Printer
Set Up A Windows Printer: With Windows based computers there are two ways to set up a printer. Usually the easiest way to install a printer is to plug the printer into the USB port on the computer and it will install the printer drivers automatically. But on rare occasions, simply plugging in your printer won’t properly install all of your drivers. For example, if you have bought an all-in-one printer/scanner/copier, the computer may only install one or two of the printer drivers. The better way to install a printer is to do a...
Fix Laptop Cables
Repair A Broken Laptop Cables. Laptop cables can break for a number of reasons (to name a few: children, pets, general wear and tear…), laptop cables tend to frey more often because they are attached to a mobile device. If you have a broken laptop cord, we can fix it. However, we can’t stop your cat from chewing on your laptop power cables, sorry! There are a few different ways to fix a broken laptop cable, and our Nerds can help you decide which repair method will work best for you. If you have broken cables, give us a...
Cellphone Reception Boost
Boost your smart phone/cell phone’s reception by installing a reception booster. Reception boosters can increase the speed and connection of any cellphone. If you’re living in a black hole of cellphone reception, we will stop by your house and install a top of the line reception booster. Cellphone Booster Services: Vehicle Reception Amplifier Home Cellphone Reception Booster Office PHone Reception Booster Portable Phone Reception...
