Care Free Computing
The onward march of computer technology brings opportunities for better experiences with new hardware, software and faster internet speeds.
It also means standing still leaves you further behind.
Care Free Computing is the only name most people need to know for their computing needs.
Locally owned, the company specialises in computer servicing, upgrades, cyber security and support for small to medium-sized businesses.
New laptops by Acer and Asus are available, along with all kinds of parts. Custom-builds are regularly created for gaming and other specialised applications.
Care Free Computing owner
Johnny Ellery says one of the most useful upgrades is to change a mechanical hard drive to solid state drive.
This improves reliability and processing speeds.
‘‘It’s relatively simple to do during servicing and it gives users a lot of peace of mind,’’ Johnny says.
‘‘It’s also becoming more affordable because products tend to get cheaper when highercapacity versions come out.’’
Care Free Computing provides free pickups and drop-offs as part of its servicing package, which includes a physical clean of the computer and a detailed sweep of its operating system to remove bugs and malware.
No computer has ever come through their sweep entirely clean, due to how easy it is for systems to get bloated or infected through normal internet browsing, Johnny says.
The important thing is to remove any bugs before they cause a serious problem.
A clean computer usually runs faster, but it won’t speed up the internet when many users connect at once.
For this, Johnny recommends a more powerful wireless access point.
‘‘Installing an wireless access point with more grunt is far more effective at removing bottlenecks than a WiFi extender, which gives more coverage but reduces the speed,’’ he says.
As more is done online, the need increases for a high-performing antivirus program.
As usual, Care Free Computing can help. Their preferred software features special protection for passwords – an important layer of security if doing banking online.
To find out more, call Care Free Computing on 0800 PC PICKUP (727 425) or visit carefree.co.nz.