North QLD Computer Expert

01/05/2022

We are sad to announce the temporary closure of all operations. Phones are not being monitored. If you need to get in touch, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or private message this page through Facebook. Someone will get back to you as soon as possible.

This closure is due to an unforeseen and unexpected series of injuries and medical complications.

10/03/2021

Here's a handy informational guide to boosting your Internet speed over Wi-Fi at home or work, with thanks to Speedtest by Ookla.

Many Wi-Fi setups let you choose between 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. 2.4 GHz is best for connecting with older devices and when you want the farthest range possible. 5 GHz offers faster speeds and less interference, but it requires your devices to be closer, or have line of sight, to the base station. To get a better connection, especially if you’re using 2.4 GHz, move away from cordless phones, microwaves, baby monitors, Bluetooth devices, and anything that could be broadcasting a signal.

Choose 5 GHz if you’re close to the wireless access point and need speed or are worried about interference. Choose 2.4 GHz for older computers or devices that are farther away from the access point.

Or, if this is all too confusing, contact me at North QLD Computer Expert for an assessment of your network configuration and layout and the best advice on making everything work at its most optimal, without wasting your money on those Wi-Fi Range Extenders which just don't do what you expect them to do.

06/12/2020

WARNING: Do not try at home! 🤣🤣🤣

29/09/2020

Thousands of workers globally have been left unable to access their emails in Outlook or other Microsoft services including Teams and OneDrive, with an issue affecting Microsoft’s cloud software.

14/09/2020

Who ya gonna call?.... Me, of course! ;)

14/03/2020

Forget toilet paper...

04/12/2019

Pre-Christmas Special - You won't find a better price in all of Australia!

SONY 65" BRAVIA 4K Ultra HD, HDR, LED Professional Display (Smart TV).

$2499 RRP but you only pay $1,697 including GST plus freight to your door.

Bank transfer or cash are the only forms of acceptable payment for this item at this price.

If you or someone you know may be interested, leave a comment or message me, or email me at [email protected], quoting the SONY TV DEAL.

More info and full specifications of the TV:

Discover the Sony FWD-65X80G 65” BRAVIA 4K Ultra HD, HDR, LED Professional Display. Find out more.

28/11/2019

According to this “verification” email, which purports to be from Microsoft’s Office 365, your email address needs to be updated to the 2020 version. This is not the case - do not click on anything in this e-mail. You can safely delete it.

According to this "verification" email, which purports to be from Microsoft's Office 365, your email address needs to be updated to the 2020 version.

04/07/2019

This is the inside of an Apple iMac 27" desktop computer.

The only way to get inside this type of computer is by taking off the front glass then removing the screen, exposing all the components as you can see in the photo.

This computer has experienced hardware failure and due to it's age, Data Recovery was the best course of action.

I have been able to successfully extract all user data including documents, photos, music and videos.

In this particular scenario, the total cost to the customer was just $30 including GST.

Get a free quote to repair your device, with absolutely no commitment from you to go ahead with the repairs, unless you choose to.

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH:
Visit Website: www.nqce.com.au
Send E-mail: [email protected]
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TXT/Call Mobile: 0408 139 528
Call Phone: (07) 4092 7888

20/06/2019

⚡ Lightning: it can be very destructive!

This is the result of a lightning bolt touching ground about one block away from the customer's house.

Their Modem took the most damage: lightning coming in from the phone line then jumping to their home wired network (inside the Modem) and then to the computer through the Ethernet cable.

The result?

An exploded Ethernet controller chip on the motherboard, as you can see in the photo.

Luckily, this computer survived (except for that Ethernet chip, of course!) and an internal Wi-Fi card has been installed instead of the wired Ethernet, at customer's request.

Surge protection is important. Talk to me about what options are available for you and your specific valuable equipment.

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH:
Visit Website: www.nqce.com.au
Send E-mail: [email protected]
Explore Facebook: North Queensland Computer Expert
TXT/Call Mobile: 0408 139 528
Call Phone: (07) 4092 7888

24/05/2019

This is an aging Acer All-In-One Desktop PC. It's come in for repair because the power button gets stuck-in when pressed, causing the computer to prematurely turn off.

I was able to successfully improve on Acer's original design to give a whole new lease of life for this button.

While the computer was semi-disassembled, I cleaned the cooling and venting system of dust and foreign objects to help ensure smooth operation when the system gets hot.

This work gets a "lifetime" warranty, which means the modification work should last for the rest of the life of the computer as a whole... But if it doesn't, further modification or repair of the button won't cost the customer any more money.

The best part? This work was just $35 Inc GST.

Get a free quote to repair your device, with absolutely no commitment from you to go ahead with the repairs, unless you choose to.

HOW TO GET IN TOUCH:
Visit Website: www.nqce.com.au
Send E-mail: [email protected]
Explore Facebook: North Queensland Computer Expert
TXT/Call Mobile: 0408 139 528
Call Phone: (07) 4092 7888