Your Computer Guy

03/05/2023

With more and more people working from home, people shopping online, and mostly on-site support, we have made a decision to close our retail location in Nelson CBD. We got lots of stock to sell – laptops, desktops, furniture, shelves. Everything must go and we’ll have a 50% off sale – our largest discount ever, with some items priced below our cost.

The team at Your Computer Guy have been helping people in Nelson with their computer needs since 2016. With more and more people working from home, people shopping online, and mostly on-site support, we have made a decision to close our retail location in Nelson CBD.

28/04/2023

Don’t become complacent with your email security: it’s a prime way cybercriminals can hack your accounts. Falling for even one phishing link already puts you at risk of fraud. To help you combat email attacks, here are five critical security mistakes you could be committing by accident.

Don't become complacent with your email security: it's a prime way cybercriminals can hack your accounts. Falling for even one phishing link already puts you at risk of fraud. To help you combat email attacks, here are seven critical security mistakes you could be committing by accident.

28/03/2023

If you run a business or are self-employed, you know what March 31 means. It’s the end of the financial year. That’s why we also offer 20% off all computers in stock until April 1, 2023. We have plenty of computers under $1000 in stock, so hurry up!

We offer 20% off all computers in stock from now until March 31, 2023. We have plenty of computers for under $1000, so hurry up!

16/03/2023

Last week, we published an article on the benefits of Microsoft OneDrive – how it can be used to store your files in the cloud and sync them across multiple devices. However, thinking of it as a backup can take you down a dangerous path.

Last week, we published an article on the benefits of Microsoft OneDrive - how it can be used to store your files in the cloud and sync them across multiple devices. However, thinking of it as a backup can take you down a dangerous path.

06/03/2023

If you’re a Windows user, you have a powerful storage package right at your fingertips. OneDrive is a file storage and sharing application that lets you save your documents, images, and other files online; and access them at any time on a device you want. All you need to access its storage features is a Microsoft account.

If you're a Windows user, you have a powerful storage package right at your fingertips. OneDrive is a file storage and sharing application that lets you save your documents, images, and other files online; and access them at any time on a device you want. All you need to access…

26/02/2023

Microsoft recently pulled the plug on Windows 8 and 8.1 support. It still works but will not receive any security updates. If you are still using it, please upgrade to Windows 10!

06/01/2023

Out of all the software on your computer, how many programs do you actually use regularly? Most people keep a fair amount of unnecessary software installed on their systems. While some of these apps are just outdated, others are Windows bloatware, malicious software, or junk you can remove from your computer.

Out of all the software on your computer, how many programs do you actually use regularly? Most people keep a fair amount of unnecessary software installed on their systems. While some of these apps are just outdated, others are Windows bloatware, malicious software, or junk you can remove from your...

29/12/2022

This year has been crazy, and we are glad it’s almost over! We are still open during the holiday season but will be closed for a few days from January 1 to January 3. We have a 23% off sale for all refurbished laptops and computers in stock until January 4.

We offer 23% off all computers in stock from now until January 4, 2023

10/11/2022

A computer running Windows can slow down for many reasons. Viruses, spyware, software updates, hardware issues, and more can lead to performance drops.

01/11/2022

Sometimes it seems like spam is a tidal wave of junk that threatens to make email completely unusable. The question is not how to stop spam. Ultimately, there’s no way to do that. While you can’t stop spam, you can manage it with a good spam filter.

Sometimes it seems like spam is a tidal wave of junk that threatens to make email completely unusable. The question is not how to stop spam. Ultimately, there’s no way to do that. While you can't stop spam, you can manage it with a good spam filter.

26/10/2022

Congratulations! You got a new computer! Of course, you want to jump right in and start using it right now, but if you can hold on a bit, there are a few tasks to do first. The steps you take now can save you lots of time and grief later. You only have one chance to take some of these steps.

Congratulations! You got a new computer! Of course, you want to jump right in and start using it right now, but if you can hold on a bit, there are a few tasks to do first. The steps you take now can save you lots of time and grief later.…

22/10/2022

Labour Week is your chance to get all your computer needs sorted for Summer and get stocked up for the last months of the working year. Our Labour week sale will be on from October 24 to 29 (all of the next week), so visit us to look out for great Labour Weekend deals!

Refurbished computers and laptops with a one-year warranty for sale in Nelson - 20% off next week!