At nerdcore computers service centre we have a wide variety of new and ex office computer equipment and finally you did it, upgraded your old computer with a blazing fast new system from nerdcore computers service centre, but now its time to set it up. All those wires and cables got you worried? No worries we are here for you. We'll help you setup your new pc, connect all cables and accessories as well as setup your internet connection, setup your email, setup your browser. In addition we can also help in transferring your files from your old computer to your new machine as well as installing software and protecting you with our kaspersky total security Anti-virus/anti-spyware software. We are just a phone call away, so don't delay call today!! ring 1300nerdcore You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at repair centre located in Hughesdale Victoria Australia Why can't I get online? Bad/failing Router, Modem, Hub or Network Switch. Corrupted Windows files or Security Software preventing connection Virus attack often causes internet connection problems. Changed or removed Windows settings. Computer Network Card bad or failing. Service outage, outside line problem or inside wire/jack problem. We always suggest calling your Internet Service Provider first to check if its a service outage or problem with your line. There's not much we can do in these events and unfortunately we'll have to charge at least 1 Hour minimum for the onsite service call. Please call us after you verified the problem is not with your internet service provider. Why can't connect to my wireless network? Wireless networks are almost is every home these days. They are great because it gives you the freedom to move about your home or office without being attached to any cables. However Wireless Routers have tendency to freeze, or die quite often. We have seen Brand New Wireless Routers die is as little as 3 months. There's not much you can do to keep it from dying. If it freezes you can reset it, but if it happens too often, its best to replace. Make sure you're connecting to your network not someone else. see the router documentation for more information. If the network is secured, make sure you have the right security key Restart the router by unplugging it for 2 minutes and plugging it back in. This will fix the problem if the router froze. Reset the router, by pressing the "RESET" button located on the router. Keep in mind this will reset the router to factory settings which means you will have to redo the security settings again. Check your computer for viruses, some viruses will disable services which will prevent connecting to your router. If all fails, call us, we can help! Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service 30 Days Repair Guarantee Unlimited Software Installations Complimentary FREE Anti-Virus Protection Suite. A Technician Will: Unbox, assemble, hookup & power on. Connect & configure Peripherals & Accessories. Remove pre-installed junk programs. Install Anti-Virus/Spyware Protection suite. Verify Windows Security is functional. Install user provided software titles. Setup email and internet. Provide quick tutorial and training Nerdcore computers service centre | Pc repairs Centre | Laptop repairs Centre | Onsite It support Sydney | Onsite IT support Perth | Computer Repairs Sydney | computer repairs Hobart | Computer repairs brisbane | Computer Repairs Hobart

Laptop LCD screen is one of the most common problems laptop users experience hardware-wise. Laptop screens are incredibly delicate pieces of hardware that can get damaged very easily. Accidents can happen, and they always happen at the worst times, fortunately you have found us and we will help you get your laptop back and running in no time, at a fraction of the cost the manufacturer wants. Call us today, we will fix your Lenovo Lcd Screen, HP LCD screen, fix your Dell LCD screen, fix your Apple LCD screen or glass, fix your Gateway LCD screen, fix your ACER LCD screen, fix your Toshiba LCD screen, fix your Sony LCD screen fast and affordably, we repair all brands and model laptop with cracked screen and Apple Macbook with cracked screen and glass. For a limited time replace your cracked lcd screen for $250.00 Standard 15.6" LCD screens. Price may vary by model and screen size. Same Day service available. You can now bring your laptop, notebook or desktop computer to our repairs centre at hughesdale We repair all laptop screen problems! Cracked or punctured screens Stains or scratches on the screens Liquid spills on the screens Dropped Laptops Dim screens Lines on the screen Backlight & Inverter Problems White or Reddish screens Screens that are completely black We even fix damaged screen covers/bezels Dim Screen, Inverter Repair Services A dim or dark screen usually means a bad inverter or bad backlight, however on very rare occasions we have seen bad LCD cable or motherboard causing a dim screen. We can quickly diagnose the problem and most of the time have your laptop repaired next day. Why Choose Us? Quick & Affordable Service We Stand Behind Our Work. 30 Days Repair Guarantee Guaranteed Best Prices in Local Area. A Technician Will: Carefully disassembly LCD assembly. Diagnose the root of the problem. Replace faulty LCD Panel. Replace faulty inverter. (if required) Reconnect all cables and secure all connections. Reassemble all screws, covers & bezels. Test everything is working properly. Quick tutorial on proper care and maintenance. \ Ring 1300nerdcore to change your screen. Author Nerdcore Computers Service Centre

Do you have broken or loose hinges? We can help!!. After years of usage the hinges holding up your laptop lcd screen will eventually wear out and become very loose, not being able to hold up the screen. If you have loose hinges, it is imperative that it gets replaced quickly, otherwise it could lead to accidentally cracking the lcd screen. We can also help replace broken hinges, which we see very often, the hinges are made from a fragile aluminum and will break from a slight drop or even from normal use. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at Nerdcore Computers service centre. We fix all Laptop Hinge Problems! Broken\Damaged Hinges Loose Hinges Worn-out Hinges Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Brand New Parts 30 Days Repair Guarantee We Fix All Hinges A Technician Will: Remove the Broken/Damaged/Worn-Out Hinges if loose, tighten loose hinges Install brand new hinges Optionally we can replace any broken plastics We Also Repair Sticky/Missing Keyboard Keys We Also Repair Worn Out Touch Pad & Buttons Laptop Hinge Repairs |Laptop Hinge Replacement | laptop Hinge Fixing | laptop Service Centre

Did one of your keys from your keyboard came off? Did you spill something on your keyboard now the keys are sticky? Is the Touchpad not working properly? Are the mouse buttons sticky or not working? Whatever the problem you're having we have the solution for you. Many times these problems can be corrected easily & quickly. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at Nerdcore Computers Service Centre Do I have to replace the keyboard if only one key is missing? The answer is No. We can replace just the missing key, but the cost difference is very minor, it is sometimes better to replace the entire keyboard for few dollars more you'll have a brand new keyboard. My touchpad stopped working, anything I can do myself? Make sure its on! Some laptops will have a special button to turn the touchpad on/off. Check if its not disabled in Windows. Check Touch-Pad settings in Control Panel. Make sure the touchpad driver is installed and working properly. Check device manager. Check settings in system bios to make sure the touchpad is not disabled. If all above is checks out, then its very likely that the touchpad is faulty, Call Us We Can Help!! Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Lowest Prices Guaranteed All Repairs Guaranteed We Can Replace Single Keys Too A Technician Will: Diagnose Problem With keyboard Replace Missing Key or Entire Keyboard Diagnose Problem With touchpad Replace or Repair Faulty Touchpad Available Same Day Onsite Service & Repair All Makes & Models Laptop Computers Service Centre | Computers Service Centre | Author Nerdcore Computers

It happened so fast and suddenly that everything goes in slow motion. The laptop tumbles onto the floor with an expensive sounding clunk. You panic and curse, then you realize it can’t be undone. Now you wonder, what do I do? First, relax a bit to clear your mind. Accidents happen and its quite common nowadays for a laptop to be dropped. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at Nerdcore Computers Service Centre Dropped my laptop, now problems! Laptop won't power on (no lights at all) Laptop won't charge battery Laptop won't power on (flashing lights) Loose DC Power Jack Laptop powers on but shuts off Broken or Loose Hinges Laptop LCD Screen Cracked/Dim Broken cracked casing or plastic covers If you have any of the above mentioned problems, don't worry, call us we can help. Act fast! Many of us eat and drink at our computers knowing we shouldn’t and sometimes we have an accidental spill. In most cases, it can be fixed with a quick cleanup. Most of the time liquid spills are fixable, however it’s really important to start the liquid spill clean-up right away. Shut down the laptop immediately, Disconnect all power sources, and make it quick! Forget those downloads, forget the document you were working with, just disconnect all power take out the battery, no matter if you were using the AC adapter or not)! Wipe up any liquid. Tilt the computer to the side to drain any liquids. flip the laptop upside down and leave it that way (to drain the liquid) for at least 20 to 30 minutes Remove any removable parts from the laptop, including the power cord, printer and mouse cables, the floppy drive, CD drive, modem cards and battery. Do not disassemble the laptop body to remove internal parts. Use a hair dryer on a cool setting to dry the laptop and its parts if you can. Allow the computer and its removable parts to dry for 24 hours before you reassemble it and turn it back on. (If you are under a tight deadline, let the laptop dry for at least an hour before you reassemble it.) If the computer does not work properly or does not turn on, something most likely is damaged. Call us we can help!! Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Service All Repairs Guaranteed Lowest Prices Guaranteed! We fix all laptop problems A Technician Will: Cleanup and dry liquid spill. Open laptop and clean liquid spill inside. Check for loose components. Diagnose power on problems. Replace any damaged parts. Test all components for proper operation. Numero Uno Laptop Liquid Spills/Dropped Laptop Repair Services nerdcore computers service centre | 1300nerdcore

Computers are very complicated machines, consisting of numerous parts and hundreds of components. Even if one single piece fails it can make the laptop or desktop computer dead. Luckily many parts can either be repaired or replaced. The hardest thing is identifying the culprit, and finding compatible replacement. Most of the time its either the motherboard, power supply, DC power jack, memory or even the CPU that are preventing your laptop or computer from powering on. Don't be frustrated any longer, we're just a call away from ending all your computer problems. We have years of experience repairing laptops and computers, we'll get you back and running in no time. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer nerdcore computers service centre What can cause my computer to not power on! Failed Power Supply (very common) Laptop Battery Wont Hold a Charge Malfunctioning Motherboard (very common Failed System RAM Memory/CPU Processor Bad/Loose Laptop DC power Jack (very common) Malfunctioning System Video Malfunctioning Laptop AC Adapter Electrical Short or Bad Cabling Anything I can check myself? First make sure everything is plugged in properly, check for loose connections or broken wires. Make sure the power strip and/or outlet is working properly. If using UPS check for proper operation. Check Laptop AC Adapter is working properly. You can try a universal adapter or borrow from a friend. Make sure that power button is not damaged or stuck, make sure it "pops" back. Finally make sure the Desktop Power Supply Switch (if any) is in the "ON" position Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Diagnosis We Repair All Power On Problems All Repairs Guaranteed Best Price Guaranteed A Technician Will: perform complete diagnosis Test power supply and replace if necessary Test laptop AC Adapter and replace if necessary Check For Loose Wires/Cables Available Same Day Onsite Service & Repair All Makes & Models Nerdcore computers service centre | It business support

Overheating is your computer’s biggest enemy; too much heat can fry its delicate circuitry and chips and send you shopping for a brand new system. Just as you need to keep your car engine cool to prevent damage, you must do the same for the delicate mechanisms beneath the hood of your computer. Its fast spinning hard drives and quick microprocessors packed inside cramped quarters can lead to dangerous overheating and potential equipment damage. Among the primary causes of computer overheating are the computer's components themselves, poorly ventilated environment, direct sunlight and dust. Dust build-up can insulate components, compromise their ability to cool off, and cause them to burn up. Unfortunately, in addition to cooling your computer, the internal cooling fans also manage to suck a fair amount of the dusk that has settled into the immediate environment. A big pile of dust of can also attract moisture, causing a deadly combination of liquid and filth that can corrode the metal parts inside your computer. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre Signs your cooling system is malfunctioning! Comp uter\Laptop randomly reboots or shuts-off Constant or excessive fan operation Laptop feels very hot from underneath unexplained memory or operation errors Cooling fans are very loud or make unusual noise inexplicable “blue screens of death.” If you suspect your desktop pc or laptop is overheating, we strongly advise to turn the computer off immediately or you risk serious injury and possible fatal system damage. Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Guaranteed Best Prices on Parts Every Repair is Guaranteed Cooling System Upgrades Available A Technician Will: Inspect cooling fans for worn out bearings & debris Cleanout any debris and dust from cooling fans Cleanout any debris and dust from inside casing Replace faulty cooling fans/heatsink If necessary re-apply CPU thermal grease Test and verify all components working properly Complimentary Temperature Monitoring Software Author Nerdcore Computers

Enjoy the benefits and convenience of a secure wireless home network. Say goodbye to wires and being stuck to a desk, take your laptop anywhere in your house and surf the web. We will help with set up, network security, configuration and file sharing for printers, PCs and other network devices. We'll set it up - all you have to do is enjoy it! Now it's possible for everyone in your home to be online at the same time, all from one super-fast, wireless connection A home network is simply a method of allowing computers to communicate with one another. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre Why do I need wireless network? Freedom of Mobility Throughout Your Home Works with Laptops and Desktops No Un sightly Wires Wireless Home Entertainment No Need To Run Wires From Floor to Floor Wireless Media Server Wireless Internet Connection Sharing Share Files and Printers Wirelesly Make your laptop wireless! If you have a laptop that's more than 5 years old, it probably does not have wireless functionality. You don't need to buy a new laptop, we can make it wireless. Give us a call and let us help you!! Is your wireless signal secured? Did You know? 90% of households do not secure their wireless signal, exposing themselves to identity theft and hackers. Unsecured network can cause serious harm to your computer and your personal life, it invites outsiders to use your internet signal to download pirated music, movies or software. This does not cause any direct harm to the compromised network, but it can slow down Internet or network access. Another big problem is an unauthorized user could abuse your connection for malicious purposes like hacking, launching a DoS attack, or distributing illegal material. Since the intruder is a part of the private network and sits behind its gateway device, any traffic between him and the Internet will appear to be coming from the public IP address the ISP assigned to you. Having an unsecured network is also a direct backdoor into your private network - literally. Instead of intruding from the public side of the gateway device, the intruder connects directly to the network on the private side of the gateway device, completely bypassing any hardware firewall between the private network and the broadband modem. Most people assume that since they are behind a gateway device with a built-in firewall their private network is safe, hence letting down their guard, sharing drives, and being generally careless. Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Best Price Guarantee All Services Are Guaranteed Certified and Highly Trained Technicians A Technician Will: Evaluate existing network & devices being used Install & configure wireless router Enable and configure wireless security Secure and configure each connected device Optional setup file/printer sharing Test and verify security Install complimentary FREE Anti-Virus protection Author Nerdcore Computers

If you already have a network setup and everything is working fine but you want to be able to share files, folders and printer between the computers in your home or office, we can help. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre Setup & configure network scanner/printer! We will setup and configure your network printer so everyone in your office or home can easily print to a single printer. If your printer has scanning capabilities we can also setup scanning to individual computers and scanning to emails. We can make any printer into a network printer! Setup & configure network file sharing! We will setup and configure your network for file sharing between all computers in your home or office. Now you will have the ability to easily share important files instantly. Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Best Price Guarantee All Services Are Guaranteed Certified and Highly Trained Technicians A Technician Will: Evaluate existing network & devices being used Assign printer IP Address & Configuration Install required software for printer Setup printer on each computer Enable file sharing on each computer Enable Static IP on each workstation (if requested) setup security permissions on each computer Computer Repairs Melbourne |laptop Repairs Melbourne | Pc & Laptop Repairs Melbourne | Macbook Pro Repairs Melbourne | Imac Repairs Melbourne Author Nerdcore Computers

Do want the ability to access your work computer from home? These days with broadband internet anything is possible. Remote Access enables you to access work PCs securely over the web from anywhere with an Internet connection - at home, on the road, at customer sites or on vacation. Work as though you were right in front of your computer. We can help setup a remote access to any location. Control your work computer from home. You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre Remote access features! Instant access to your remote PC from anywhere with an internet connection. Control computer around the world, just as if you were sitting in-front of it. Hear email notifications, check web based voice mail or listen to music from your remote computer. Automatically print files from your remote PC to your local printer. Move files quickly and easily between PCs. Seamlessly drag and drop files and folders between connected PCs. Share files or photos instantly with others, even those too large for email. Synchronize files and folders on both PCs in seconds. Access drives on your remote PC as if they were local. Plus much more... Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Best Price Guarantee Satisfaction if Guaranteed Certified and Highly Trained Technicians A Technician Will: Install remote access software on each computer Setup & configure options on server computer Setup & configure options on viewer computer Setup security and shared folders Verify functionality and proper operation Author Nerdcore Computers

Chances are you have a lot of important stuff on your computer like financial documents, email, digital photos, music and more. Unfortunately, computers are vulnerable to hard drive crashes, virus attacks, theft and natural disasters, which can erase everything in an instant. Current statistics show that one in every ten hard drives fail each year. Hard drive crashes are one of the most frustrating experiences one can have with a computer. The inability to read data off of the hard drive can render a computer useless. Even if the OS can run, the data may be inaccessible or damaged. The cost of recovering a failed hard drive can exceed $2000, and success is never guaranteed. Don't put your important files at risk and consider backing everything up today. We offer many different data backup options from backups to cd, dvd, external drive, or even remote offsite server. What would you do if you suddenly lost your data? How much would it cost to recover? Would your business survive? You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre Different types of backups! Backup to CD/DVD - Most popular way of backing up, inexpensive and easy to do, but requires more user input to load CDs and DVDs. Can store upto 8.5gbs on a single Dual Layer DVD. Pros: Cons: Inexpensive and readily available Limited storage space No need for specialized equipment User involvement required Data preserved forever digitally Discs can get lost or damaged Backup to External Device - Quickly becoming the industry standard. A little more expensive that CD/DVD backup but requires little to no user input and can hold infinite data. . Pros: Cons: Inexpensive and readily available Requires external hard drive or flash drive Automated software, "set-it & forget-it" Must buy equipment and software Data preserved forever digitally Chance of equipment dying. Backup to Remote Server - One of the safest ways to backup data to an offsite server. Pros: Cons: Safest way to backup data Requires monthly/yearly fees Automated software, "set-it & forget-it" Requires internet connection Data save offsite, safe incase of flood/fire Dependant on outside company Image existing drive! At some point, you may need to preserve your entire hard drive exactly as it is—byte for byte. We will create a snapshot of your hard disk so that you can restore your system at a later time to the exact same state the system was when you imaged the disk. This is useful for system recovery in case of a hard disk disaster, you can easily restore your system in matter of minutes. Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service Best Price Guarantee Every Repair is Guaranteed Certified and Highly Trained Technicians A Technician Will: Analyze existing equipment Install and configure required backup software Install and configure backup device Configure files and folders to backup Setup automated or manual backup choice Author Nerdcore Computers

We can restore files that have been accidentally deleted from your computer. This includes files emptied from the Recycle bin as well as images and other files that have been deleted by user error from digital camera memory cards or MP3 players. We can even bring back files that have been deleted by bugs, crashes and viruses! You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre We can recover! located on Bad Sectors of the disk Accidental File Deletion Partition Table Corruption Damage of Master File Table Format of a Windows installed hard drive Hard Drive Failure Missing files recovery! Did you turn on your computer today and now some files are missing. We see this quite often and we have a solution for you. Give us a call and let us get your files back!! Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service We Recover Most Missing Files Best Price Guarantee Certified and Highly Trained Technicians A Technician Will: Install and configure software to recover files Scan hard drive for missing files Recover missing files if possible If nothing recovered take back hard drive to shop Use specialized software to scan for lost files Author Nerdcore Computers Data Recovery Company

Small Business Server Installation Services A healthy server is a happy server an a happy customer. Anyone who operates a small business knows what headaches and potentially costly expenses can arise when servers fail. As the central nervous system of your enterprise, your server keeps all components and departments, including your email, your operating systems, a variety of files and various processes, connected and running seamlessly. Servers are susceptible to nasty viruses and dreaded malware, and are prone to overheating, as well. Compromised servers can crash and cause extensive damage that can grind productivity to a halt, wasting precious human resources and causing potential loss of business. Additionally, continuity in the customer experience builds loyalty from your clients. Nerdcore Computers Service Centre offers nationwide small business server solutions. Because a full-time IT team doesn’t really fit into most small business plans, the threat of server and computer system repairs and maintenance can be a daunting challenge. Computer repair companies can be expensive and wait times for server repairs can add to the frustration of a non-functioning office. All of these worries will disappear when you work with Nerdcore Computers service centre because we offer a more personal approach than other major service providers. We are able to provide the nationwide service and support you need at an affordable rate with a 24-hour turnaround. In order to help your business move in the direction of growth, you will need to be able to rely on your server and the technicians working on your server. Nerdcore Computers Service Centre is available to assist your business with its server issues 24/7. Our experienced and qualified techs are available nationwide. They will work with you to ensure all of your concerns are addressed. We are just a phone call away and can assist with the following: Security protection Computer optimization Operating systems upgrades Software support Data backup And much more If your business has grown or your needs have changed and you need to discuss how to handle this in regards to your server, Nerdcore Computers Service Centre is your go-to source. We are committed to offering the best pricing and all of our technicians are experienced in server set up so they will be able to guide you through the process of purchasing or upgrading your small business servers we have experience with many types of server solutions like Microsoft Small Business Servers, Dell Small Business Servers and more. Your servers are an investment in your company’s future, let the techs at Nerdcore Computers service centre will share their knowledge and expertise with your entire business to provide the guarantee you pay and deserve. Your company most likely cannot afford the consequences of not having the proper equipment in place. Nerdcore Computers Service Centre can help keep your business’s nerve center “healthy” with our server installation. We can help you set up a safe network to keep your business running. In addition, we also offer helpful avice and answer and questions and advice to keep your system secure and free from malware or overheating issues that corrupt so many business. Business server installation is just one of the many computer maintenance services Nerdcore Computers service centre is able to provide. Find a local Nerdcore Computers service centre technicians for your convenient, on-call, safe and trustworthy small business server solutions anywhere in the country. Ring our National Hotline on 1300nerdcore. Small Business Server | Onsite computer repairs | Home & Business IT services | Pc Repairs Melbourne | Data Recovery Melbourne | Small Business Microsoft Server. Author Nerdcore Computers

Did you forget your Windows administrator's password, and you need to gain access to a computer and you cannot "remember" the administrator's password. Did you inherit a computer but don't know the password for it? Do you need to get into your kids computer but it has a password? How can you get out of this situation without formatting and re-installing the operating system? Call us we can help!! You can now drop-off your laptop, notebook or desktop computer at nerdcore computers service centre We can recover! Windows XP vista 7 windows 8 or Windows 10 Professional Login Passwords Windows xp 7 vista 8 10 Login Passwords We can't recover! Power-on/Hard Drive Passwords We will not recover login passwords from stolen computers. If we suspect that the computer is stolen we will not help you and we will notify the authorities. This service is only for honest people that simply forgot or changed their login password. Don't Even Try! Why Choose Us? Fast Same Day Onsite Service 98% Success Rate Best Price Guarantee Certified and Highly Trained Technicians A Technician Will: Scan computer for stored password Use specialized software to show password Option to recover or clear password Recover Windows XP and Windows Vista 98% Success Rate of Recovering Passwords Author Nerdcore Computers

HARD DRIVE REPLACEMENT ISSUE: pc doesn’t start; hard drive makes noises; pc crashes or is slow; blue screen Is your hard drive making funny noises like clicking, grinding? Is your computer running so slow it takes ages to access the system? Did you get the “blue screen of death”? Then, all these are symptoms that your hard drive is about to fail or has already crashed. Repair service includes: New hard drive. Take advantage and upgrade your storage capacity. You can choose the size of your new hard drive: 120GB, 220GB, 320GB, 500GB, 600GB, even 1T -25tb hard drive! Price varies accordingly to each condition of the hard drive. Installation of compatible Operating System. Installation of basic programs. Customize the new installation with: Antivirus, Anti-spyware, CCleaner, MS Office, MSN, Skype, VLC Media Player, Adobe Flash,  iTunes, Winrar, Firefox, Google Chrome. Author Nerdcore Computers

LAPTOP KEYBOARD REPLACEMENT ISSUE: some keys are not working; characters are erroneous or keys get stuck when typing Did you spill liquid on your keyboard or are some keys sticky or malfunctioning? Then, this is the right service for you. We will remove your old keyboard and replace it with a brand new one. Repair service includes: Installation of new keyboard Computer Keyboard Replacement _ Laptops _ Macbook Pro - Macbook AIr Computer Keyboard Replacements | laptop Keyboard replacements | Nerdcore computers service centre

MICROSOFT SOFTWARE SUPPORT ISSUE:  this service is for support of software packages or tools for Windows Below there is a list of software available; however, if the program you need support for is not on this list, please email us or contact us. We offer software support for language learning, photo and video editing, music making and editing, djs, office, cad and 3d software, etc. The list includes, but is not limited to: Design programs: Adobe Master Collection CS6 or any other version, Photoshop, Illustrator, Dream Weaver, After Effects, Lightroom, Macromedia Flash, Corel DRAW, Auto CAD Music making and editing: Ableton, Reason, Pro Tools, Sonar, Virtual DJ. Video editing: Final Cut, Adobe Premiere, Corel Video Studio, Roxio Creator, AVS Video Editor, Pinnacle Studio. Language learning: Rosetta Stone (any language) MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point, Access), Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Pro Quickbooks, Myob Author Nerdcore Computers

VIRUS REMOVAL SERVICES AUSTRALIA | Computers Service centre | PC & Laptop Repairs | IT business Support Suspected ISSUE: suspicious behavior in your compute; pc is running too slow; internet problems or weird pop ups on the screen Most probably your computer is infected with a virus. At Nerdcore computers serivce we are able to try and thoroughly clean your computer; remove any virus, and make sure you are not re infected. In some cases, and only if it is necessary, we will do a fresh system installation to restore the computer to its full functionality. Always making a back up of your data to restore later. Repair service includes: Virus removal Data back up and restore and system re installation (if necessary) Installation of antivirus and anti-spyware. Author Nerdcore Computers

LCD SCREEN REPAIR Suspected ISSUE: the screen or LCD is broken; it has dead pixels or lines and needs to be replaced. This service is for a replacement of the LCD. If your laptop screen is broken, damaged, or cracked or you see lines or dead pixels, this is the service that you need. We will replace the old screen with the same quality screen you had. Repair service includes: New LCD replacement Author Nerdcore Computers

WIFI ISSUES Suspected ISSUE: WIFI icon is missing, you are unable to join networks; you are connected to a network but still unable to browse. We know how important it is to access the internet form your computer and how frustrating and inconvenient it is  to experience failed internet connection. With this service, we can diagnose and troubleshoot the laptop to find the source of the problem. Once we know what is wrong with your computer, we will repair your internet connection. Repair service includes: WIFI internet connectivity repair Author Nerdcore Computers

WATER DAMAGE On computer - laptop Suspected ISSUE: If you spilled liquid on your computer this is the right service for you. The best you can do in this cases is to bring the laptop ASAP to us. We have reclaimed hundreds of motherboard with water damage, and we will try to do our best to save yours too! Repair service includes: Motherboard repair or replacement. Repair or replacement of any other component affected by the liquid spill Author Nerdcore Computers

WINDOWS INSTALLATION Suspected ISSUE: computer is slow, crashes or is infected with virus; needs an upgrade or factory restoration. Does your laptop need a a system re installation due to heavy use? You want to start fresh or maybe you are planning to sell your laptop and do not want any trace of your data? This is the service for you. Computer Repair service includes: Data backup (if any) Hard drive formatting plus system re installation. We can install any system you want as long as it is compatible with the model of your laptop Data restore (if any) Installation of basic programs. You can customize the new installation with: Antivirus, Anti-spyware, CCleaner, MS Office, MSN, Skype, VLC Media Player, Adobe Flash,  iTunes, Winrar, Firefox, Google Chrome. Author Nerdcore Computers

MEMORY RAM UPGRADE Suspected ISSUE: laptop is slow and needs a memory upgrade; or RAM is bad and pc beeps; freezes, crashes or displays a blue screen. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, then your memory RAM is faulty and needs to be replaced. However, you might also want your computer to run faster. With this service you can upgrade the memory RAM in your computer. And be able to operate your computer at its full speed! Repair Service includes: Memory RAM replacement or upgrade. Please consult with us how much memory your computer can have. Author Nerdcore Computers

Mobile Service Area RESIDENTIAL SERVICE – $200 Basic Service (30 minutes or less) – $100 an hour Standard Service (flat rate) – Additional services / second computer only $199 BUSINESS SERVICE – $199 first hour – $60 per additional half hour Nerdcore Computer Engineers offers a large number of computer repair mobile services. We have a fleet of fully equipped service vans and would be more than happy to come to you for any of your computer repair needs. Please take a look at the list of services below. If you don’t see what you’re looking for, there’s a great chance we still do it. We fix any tech problem! Virus Removal: Malware Removal: Protection Software: Remove Spyware: Rootkit Removal: Remove Popups: APPLE PRODUCT SERVICES Apple Macbook Repair: Desktop Mac Tuneup: Apple iMac Repair: COMPUTER REPAIRS Desktop & Laptop Repair: Desktop & Laptop SD Card Reader Repairs: Broken Screen Repair: Desktop & Laptop CPU / Processor Repairs: Desktop & Laptop CD / DVD / Blu-Ray Repair: Desktop & Laptop RAM Upgrade & Repair: Printer / Scanner / Fax Repair: Desktop & Laptop Motherboard Repair Desktop & Laptop Hardware Repair: Desktop & Laptop Graphics Card Repair: Desktop & Laptop Network Card Repair: Desktop & Laptop Hard Drive Repair: Desktop & Laptop Power Supply Repair: Desktop & Laptop Fan Replacement: CUSTOM COMPUTER BUILDS Custom Computer Builds: Desktop Computer Selection & Installation: Custom Gaming: DATA RECOVERY & COMPUTER MAINTENANCE Data Recovery: Data Transfer: Operating System Updates: Computer Diagnostics: Computer Tuneup: Cable Internet Troubleshooting: Author Nerdcore Computers

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If you’re looking for the best small business servers that will power your growing company, then you've come to the right place. In this article, we look at the best servers for small and medium sized businesses. While it may be tempting to reply on cloud-based servers, especially when your business is relatively new, on-site servers that you operate yourself can still be the best way to go. It gives you much more control - and security - over your businesses' important information. In this guide, we've picked the best small business servers that offer everything small and medium sized businesses need to get started, without costing too much money. The small business servers are easy to set up and maintain, and the manufacturers should also offer you support in case something goes wrong. The best small business servers will be robust enough to be able to work under intense loads throughout the day, handling high numbers of users, and perhaps most importantly, they will also be expandable, so they can be upgraded as your business grows. So, we went ahead and curated a list of the 10 best SMB servers, ranging from those aimed at small businesses to the sort that bigger corporations need to survive. Without further ado, let’s dive into the best servers for small businesses. 1. Dell PowerEdge T30 A Xeon dream with plentiful connectivity on offer CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1225 v5 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics P530 | RAM: 64GB | Storage: Up to six SATA HDD | Connectivity: 10 x USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA, serial, PS2, Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 43.5 x 36cm AU$1,900.02 Fast quad-core Xeon processor Room for six internal disks Single Gigabit network port No hot-swapping of disks There are so many different servers out there, and that means that you’ll sometimes have to sort through entire price lists in order to find the best small server for you. Just look at the Dell PowerEdge T30 – you can buy it either as a barebones or as a fully configured server. Aimed at the entry-level/SoHo market, the T30 manages to fit in a ton of expansion potential into a tiny, mini-tower-like chassis, and it even comes with a wealth of server features by default, which makes it a perfect alternative to an office workstation. 2. Dell PowerEdge T20 [barebones] Shows you how cheap a barebones server can get CPU: Intel Pentium G3220 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics | RAM: 4GB | Storage: No drives included | Connectivity: Up to 12 x USB ports (4 x USB 3.0), 2 x DisplayPort, VGA, serial, 2 x PS2, Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 43.5 x 36cm Very cheap Compact mini-tower with easy access to internals G3220 is more a desktop than server CPU No drives or OS Servers do not have to be massive or expensive. Take the PowerEdge T20 for example; it has benefited from a wealth of knowledge derived from the 20 years of experience Dell has building servers. While the barebones version doesn't have a hard drive, it's certainly cheap – in the recent past, it has been priced at less than £100 (with cashback offers, that is – it’s always well worth keeping an eye out for these). It has a Haswell-based Pentium processor that can clock up to 3GHz and supports up to 32GB DDR3 ECC RAM (note that this model comes with 4GB). Expansion capabilities include four SATA ports (32TB if you use 8TB hard drives), four I/O slots and 10 USB ports. Astoundingly for a PC of this price, you also get two DisplayPort connectors, a VGA one, two PS2 and one serial port. Other than a Gigabit Ethernet port, the other points of interest are a 290W PSU and an Intel-based RAID controller. 3. Lenovo ThinkServer TS150 A Tower server offering quite potent performance CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 | RAM: Up to 64GB | Storage: Up to 40TB HDD | Connectivity: 8 x USB 3.0, serial, video, 2 x DisplayPort, audio, Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 37.5 x 43cm Most affordable ThinkServer model Whisper quiet Not much to complain about Lenovo took over IBM's x86 server range back in 2014 and has built on the best of the ThinkServer tradition. The TS150 is now the most affordable of the range and is a 4U enterprise-class server that competes with the Dell T20. It comes with support for RAID 0,1,10 and 5 (via an on-board controller). Like the competition, this one can accommodate up to four 3.5-inch HDDs in total, which means that it can go up to 40TB of storage when loaded with the relevant hard drives. The relatively-recent Intel Xeon E3-1200 v6 processor should be powerful enough for small and medium enterprises. Lenovo also claims that the acoustics of the TS150 are even quieter than a typical library at 26 decibels. As is the case for the competition, you also get an impressive array of ports and connectors: eight USB ports, four PCI/PCI-e slots, three video connectors (including a pair of DisplayPorts), Serial, Gigabit Ethernet and three audio connectors. 4. HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen 10 Powerful and versatile CPU: Intel Xeon Scalable 4210 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics P530 | RAM: 16GB | Storage: No drives included | Dimensions (W x D x H): 18 x 65 x 47cm Scalable Decent design A hefty beast of a machine Doesn't come with hard drives If you're after a robust, yet versatile, server for your small business, then the HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen 10 is an excellent choice. Packed with Intel Xeon Scalable processors, this offers a big performance boost over the previous models. You need to fit your own storage, but it supports a wide range of fast options, as well as wide support for graphics and compute options as well. While it starts out as a tower server, as your business grows, the HPE ProLiant ML350 Gen 10 can be turned into a rack server for an affordable way to keep your business going without having to buy a new server altogether. 5. Fujitsu Primergy TX1310 M1 Fujitsu's reliability guarantee is second to none CPU: Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3 | Graphics: Intel HD Graphics P4600 | RAM: 16GB | Storage: 2 x 1TB HDD | Connectivity: 5 x USB 3.0, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 17.5 x 42 x 39.5cm Today's best fujitsu primergy tx1310 deals Fantastic guarantee Has an optical drive No RAID 5 Fujitsu isn't the first brand you'd think of When you think about servers, Fujitsu is probably not the first vendor which springs to mind. And yet, the Japanese manufacturer is one of the very few (if not the only one) that can claim to be involved in anything from SMB servers to, well, supercomputers. The TX1310 is its entry-level, SMB-focused server and comes with some pretty solid credentials plus an unmatched, industry-leading reliability guarantee. If your server breaks down within the first year of purchase, not only will Fujitsu fix or replace it, the company will also refund you the amount you paid for the server. Like pretty much everyone at this end of the market, it is designed to run silently 24/7 and offers RAID 0/1/10 but not 5. This model incudes an Intel Xeon E3-1226 v3, two 1TB hard drives and 16GB of RAM. We like the fact that it comes with an optical drive and has two Gigabit Ethernet ports for redundancy. With four DIMM slots and four storage bays, this server supports up to 32TB of storage and 32GB of memory. 6. HP Proliant Microserver Gen8 A compact if slightly noisy server CPU: Intel Celeron G1610T | Graphics: Matrox G200 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: No drives included | Connectivity: 4 x USB 2.0, 2 x USB 3.0, VGA, 2 x Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): 23 x 24.5 x 23cm Professional build quality with ease of access Compact size No hot-swap disks Could be quieter One of the fastest growing segments of the server market is dominated by a single company. HP Enterprise's Proliant Microserver Gen8 has successfully managed to fend off competition – thanks to an attractive feature mix and plenty of discounts – and ultimately own this market. These tiny servers have found a market well outside their niche with prosumers buying them en masse and touting their obvious advantages over NAS (network attached storage). Despite being very small (less than 13l in volume) and light (less than 7kg), this machine packs some impressive capabilities. We're talking support for Intel's Xeon E3 family, up to 16GB of RAM, on system management processor, two Gigabit Ethernet ports, one PCIe slot, support for RAID 0/1/10, a DVD writer, up to four hard disk drives, an internal microSD card slot, an integrated Matrox G200 graphics chip and seven USB ports. It only has a VGA port, though, and has just two memory modules. 8. HP ProLiant ML350 G9 5U Extremely well-featured server offering plenty of power CPU: Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 | Graphics: Matrox G200 | RAM: 8GB | Storage: No drives included | Connectivity: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet | Dimensions (W x D x H): N/A Six-core Xeon CPU Three-year onsite NBD warranty It'll certainly dent your wallet Not much else to complain about Pitching in the same category as the TS440 is the ML350. This is an expensive piece of kit but just look at the feature list and it actually seems like a very decent deal. Other than the fact that it has a dedicated, integrated graphics card (Matrox G200), it offers a three-year onsite next business day warranty, four Gigabit Ethernet ports and support for 12Gbps SAS (note that it takes only 2.5-inch drives). But there's more – this server runs an Intel Xeon E5-2603 v3 processor (not the usual E3 CPU) and supports two CPUs. The E5 has six cores which makes it particularly well-suited for more taxing tasks. We're also impressed by the amount of memory slots (24) that it has, allowing it to hit 3TB of memory once 128GB LRDIMM roll out. Oh and other than a lockable front door and a storage controller, this server earns brownie points for having dual redundant, hot-swappable 500W PSUs.

The Galaxy Fold is an amazing example of what foldable phones can do, but questions about its durability make it a tough sell even for early adopters. Our Verdict The Galaxy Fold is an amazing example of what foldable phones can do, but questions about its durability make it a tough sell even for early adopters. For Innovative folding display Can run three apps at once Great battery life Very good cameras Against Serious durability concerns Front display is too small Crease can be distracting Very expensive Capable of transforming from phone to tablet, the Galaxy Fold is a phone that’s explicitly designed to be shown off. And yet every time I let it leave my hands I almost immediately started to get nervous. Not just because Samsung’s new phone is nearly $2,000; it’s because I started to see reports about the screen breaking for some reviewers. Sure, I let my family members and colleagues play with it, but then I felt compelled to ask for it back within 30 seconds. The good news is that my Fold didn’t break. In fact, now that I’ve been testing the Galaxy Fold for several days and using it as my main phone, I’m confident that foldable phones have a future. But this first-generation device leaves me with a mix unease and excitement that makes the Fold hard to recommend for all but the bravest early adopters. Editors' Note: Because Samsung says that is taking measures to strengthen the display protection, we will update this review with a rating once we receive final review samples for the U.S. and conduct additional testing. We used a European model for this initial review. Galaxy Fold price and release date The Galaxy Fold smartphone was supposed to go on sale April 26 through AT&T and T-Mobile as well as through Samsung.com and Best Buy. The new official release date is now going to happen in September, after Samsung announced the Fold would go on sale in South Korea on Sept. 6. he Galaxy Fold is one of the most expensive phones ever. It costs $1,980 in the U.S. and £1,800 in the U.K. (€2,000), or about double the price of most premium flagships. (For context, the Galaxy S10 Plus starts at $999, and you can get a model with 1TB of storage and 12GB of RAM for $1,599 — still hundreds less than the Fold.) For those scoring at home, the Fold would cost you $66 per month, at least if you pay off your phone in 30 months using one of AT&T's Next plans. After the five month delay in the Fold's launch, it's unclear who will be taking orders for this foldable phone. T-Mobile has already said it's not going to offer the Fold once the phone arrives in September. Design: Foldable wow with some quirks There’s a wow factor with the Galaxy Fold that I haven’t experienced since I tried the original iPhone in 2007. Thanks to a sophisticated 20-part, dual-axis hinge, you can open this clamshell just like a book, transforming the Fold from phone to tablet mode. The motion is fairly smooth and natural, and I’ll admit I felt a bit like a secret agent as I used the Fold in public, surfing the web or watching a video and then closing the whole thing up before I walked away. If you’re in a quiet place, though, you’ll actually hear the Infinity Flex display unfold, and it sounds like unfolding plastic. That’s because the main display is plastic, not Gorilla Glass like the outer cover display. The sound was a bit unsettling the first few times. When closed, the Galaxy Fold feels like a throwback phone, and a chunky one at that. It’s quite tall and narrow and measures 0.66 inches thick. That’s about double the thickness of the Galaxy S10 and iPhone XS. This was not optimal for my jeans front pocket; it’s a better fit for a blazer pocket. I’m not a fan of the button layout. For some reason, Samsung decided to separate the power button and fingerprint reader on the right edge of the Galaxy Fold. It would have made more sense to combine them, which would enable users to power on and unlock in one fluid motion. Instead, the fingerprint sensor doubles as the Bixby button, which you can program to open other apps as well. MORE: Best Smartphones - Here Are the 10 Best Phones Available If you do buy the Galaxy Fold, I recommend that you don’t get it through AT&T or T-Mobile directly. That’s because Samsung.com goes beyond the boring Space Silver and Cosmos Black colors and offers both Astro Blue and Martian Green as well. I mean, if you’re going to stand out, stand out. Plus, you can choose from two different hinge colors with the Astro Blue and Martian Green models. Two other important things to note. First, the Galaxy Fold is not IP68 water resistant, so don’t get it wet or try to dunk it. Second, there’s no headphone jack. Durability: A big question mark The Galaxy Fold made a very poor first impression with some reviewers, as the screen broke or malfunctioned on several models. However, the cause seemed to vary. In some cases, users accidentally removed a protective layer on the display that is designed to very much stay put. In another instance, it’s possible that some clay (used to prop up the unit for photos) got caught between the display and hinge. And in yet another instance, the screen just started flickering before fading to black for no particular reason. In response, Samsung says that it is delaying the launch of the Galaxy Fold. It also said that the reported display issues "showed that they could be associated with impact on the top and bottom exposed areas of the hinge." This is not a good sign for a product that’s supposed to usher in an entirely new category of phones. But Samsung says that it is taking "measures to strengthen the display protection" and "enhance the guidance on care and use of the display." MORE: The $2,000 Galaxy Fold's Screen Is Already Breaking Even with more in-your-face warnings, the fact that users can so easily remove this essential layer calls into question the design of the Fold. It’s certainly possible that the Fold will hold up to Samsung’s claim of 200,000 openings and closings, as Samsung has demonstrated on video, but there’s a difference between a lab and the real world. Displays: A tale of two screens (and a crease) It’s best to think of the front display on the Galaxy Fold as an at-a-glance screen for quick interactions, like checking Slack notifications and changing tracks in Spotify. That’s because it’s just 4.6 inches, which is Lilliputian compared to even the best small phones (typically 5.5 inches and up). Because the screen is narrow, it’s also difficult to type on. Author Nerdcore

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This time we are part of a global seminar for technicial rollout around the europe countries greece italy germany spain we are undertaking a huge part of the upgrade lines to the rollout of new & existing internet fibre nodes and cables right across Europe. The seminar begins part of the Athens university learning about health issues an better technology in Health systems across the globe. The course seminar outlines. To implement the effective practices areas for the development of Biomedical Informatics" The International Conference on Informatics, Management and Technology in Healthcare will cover topics like biomedical informatics, clinical informatics, standards, social and legal issues, health information management, knowledge management, and diagnostic technologies for medical decision support. Join us if you can Timings 09:00 AM - 07:30 PM (General) Entry Fees Paid Ticket Check Official Website Participants 500 - 1000 Delegates 10 - 50 Exhibitors Estimated Count Category & Type Conference Medical & Pharma Science & Research Editions 03 - 05 Jul 2020 Interested 05 - 07 Jul 2019 View More Frequency Annual Book a ticket here mention our table an we will seat you on our table. Our service team will be away for the whole of 6 weeks but we will still be offering onsite technicians to service your favorite computers and technology. You know the drill leave your details with our call centre and we will delegate the correct person for the job make sure you leave your correct information so we can be in contact with you the right way. Thanks for supporting Nerdcore computers over the last 15 years. Bon voyage. Author Nerdcore

It’s easy to take for granted how much information about the world is now available at our fingertips. But it wasn’t long ago that traveling to a new place meant fumbling through sheets of turn-by-turn instructions while trying to keep one hand on the steering wheel, with no way to anticipate how bad traffic would be or find a restaurant along the way. It was around that time, 15 years ago, that Google Maps set out on an audacious goal to map the world.I remember seeing early versions of Google Maps and being amazed at how easily you could scroll, zoom and search the world. One of my earliest memories of working on Google Maps was as a member of our user experience team, which designs and improves the usability of our products. In a world before smartphones, one of the biggest questions that we agonized over was where to put the Print button on the page so that people could easily take their directions on the go.Needless to say, a lot has changed. Google Maps has mapped more than 220 countries, surfaced information for about 200 million places and businesses, and helped billions of people get from point A to point B with confidence. In the beginning, we focused on answering the question: “How do I get from here to there?” Over time, our mission has expanded from helping you navigate to also helping you discover the best places to go and things to do once you’re there. As we celebrate our birthday this week, we’re reflecting on how the definition of what a map can do has broadened, and how machine learning will propel us forward from here. Navigating the world: From simple directions to Live View Fifteen years ago, printing out directions was considered state-of-the-art. So the idea of getting turn-by-turn driving navigation from your phone while on the road seemed revolutionary. In 2009, Google Maps pioneered turn-by-turn mobile navigation, and we’ve since added directions and navigation for walking, transit, bicycles, two-wheelers, and more—all with the goal of helping you with every trip across every mode of transportation. Since people increasingly use a mix of transportation options in a single trip—like walking to the train station and then taking a rideshare to their final stop—one of our next challenges involves stitching together these navigation options and ETAs for a more seamless experience.Directions alone aren’t enough. We’re also helping you get there faster and more comfortably by arming you with relevant real-time information like live traffic alerts, predictions for how crowded your bus will be and which bike-sharing locations have available bikes. And we’ve used technology like augmented reality (AR) to help bring the map to life in helpful ways. Last year we introduced Live View, which uses AR, AI and your smartphone camera to show you your surroundings with the directions overlaid. It solves the real pain point of walking halfway down the block toward a place only to realize you’re going the wrong way (I’ve definitely been there!). Exploring the world once you get there We’ve always fundamentally believed that a map is much more than masses of land and sea, that a city is more than a web of streets. After all, the things that make my hometown shine are the brunch spot with my favorite veggie scramble, the pet salon that keeps my dog happy while he gets a trim, and the pizza spot with the foosball table that keeps my kids entertained while we wait. A truly helpful map reflects all of those local insights and helps you find places and experiences that are right for you—so that’s been a big focus for us over the last few years.Until recently, if you were looking to grab a slice of a pizza, you’d get a list of 20 nearby pizza joints. (And way before that, you’d have to search in advance on a desktop to get the list, or if you were already out of the house you had to roam streets seeking the smell of melted cheese!) Now, we can help you find all of the pizza spots nearby, when they're open, how crowded they’ll be, and which one has the best toppings. Once you’ve decided where to go, you can easily make a reservation or call the restaurant.Doing this well at scale requires a deep understanding of businesses and places—which is where our active community of users comes in. Every day, people contribute more than 20 million pieces of content to Google, like photos, reviews and ratings. These contributions continually make our map richer and more helpful for everyone. They also power features like popular dishes at restaurants, up-to-date road closures and wheelchair accessible routes. We’re also making it easy for you to get things done at these places within Google Maps—so you can go from finding a yoga studio to booking a class. The technology propelling the future of Maps The world is always changing—new roads are added, bus routes are changed and natural disasters alter accessible routes. That’s why a map needs to be updated, comprehensive and accurate. Major breakthroughs in AI have transformed our approach to mapmaking, helping us bring high-quality maps and local information to more parts of the world faster.For instance, we worked with our data operations team to manually trace common building outlines, then trained our machine learning models to recognize building edges and shapes. Thanks to this technique, we’ve mapped as many buildings in the last year as we did in the previous 10. Elsewhere, machine learning helps us recognize handwritten building numbers that would be hard even for a passerby in a car to see. This is especially important when mapping areas where formal street signs and house numbers are uncommon. In Lagos, Nigeria alone, machine learning has helped us add 20,000 street names, 50,000 addresses, and 100,000 new businesses—lighting up the map with local places and businesses where there once was little detailed information. The map of the next 15 years As we celebrate our birthday and look ahead to the next 15 years, we’re rolling out a few new updates, including a refreshed look for the app and more information about your transit rides. And we’ve updated our Google Maps icon to reflect our journey.When we set out to map the world, we knew it would be a challenge. But 15 years in, I’m still in awe of what a gargantuan task it is. It requires building and curating an understanding of everything there is to know about the physical world, and then bringing that information to people in a way that helps you navigate, explore and get things done in your world. The real world is infinitely detailed and always changing, so our work of reflecting it back to you is never done. Author Nerdcore

In four months, Windows 7 will reach end-of-life and no longer receive security updates. That’s going to be a problem for some enterprises that still run the decade-old operating system. Starting January 14, 2020, Windows 7 computers will stop receiving security patches, leaving enterprises vulnerable to malware. According to the latest data, some 37% of all desktop consumer and enterprise computers still run Windows 7, with Windows 10 marginally ahead at 41%. There will be, however, some reprieve for enterprise customers with active Windows 10 subscriptions. A little-publicized document published by Microsoft says top-tier customers with Windows E5, Microsoft 365 E5 and Government E5 subscriptions will get extended security updates for a year at no additional charge. After the year expires, Microsoft will charge each enterprise device $50 to receive updates for a second year and $100 per device for a third year. Qualifying subscriptions must remain active until the end of the year and throughout the extended security updates period to continue to receive security updates, the document said. But for everyone else on other Windows subscription plans, Microsoft will begin charging from the moment Windows 7 falls out of support in January, with a final cut-off for extended security updates in January 2023. The software and services giant began warning users in March that they would soon stop receiving critical and necessary security updates. Microsoft recommends users upgrade to Windows 10, or obtain extended security updates as a “last resort.” Author Nerdcore Computers

Qualcomm has kicked off 2020 by telling us that we should already be looking forward to 2021. When early 2021 gets here, we’ll see a new wave of smartphones powered by the new Qualcomm X60 5G modem, which will dramatically increase performance and also improve power efficiency in the ways that might finally help fulfill some 5G promises. This new X60 5G modem is the world’s first 5nm-based 5G modem, it can aggregate mmWave and sub-6 spectrum, and it features 3rd-generation mmWave antenna modules that should help slim down device sizes. I know that’s all obnoxious 5G lingo, so here is the simple breakdown of what this chip can do. For one, as a 5nm modem, it should be much more efficient and could provide a big increase in battery life on 5G phones. Two, the carrier aggregation of 5G mmW and sub-6 means the potential for ridiculous speeds (up to 7.5Gbps down, 3Gbps up) and better coverage. And three, the slimmer mmW antenna modules should help more devices have 5G mmW support that manufacturers may not have found room for previously. Think about the Galaxy S20 and its lack of mmW support. With this new chip, maybe that wouldn’t have been a thing. Qualcomm says they will start sampling this X60 chip this quarter, but we won’t see it in “commercial premium smartphones” until early 2021. So prepare for the Galaxy S21 to have it. To date Qualcomm has promoted two key standalone 5G modems for widespread adoption: the Snapdragon X50 and the Snapdragon X55. Today the company is disclosing details on its upcoming 3rd generation 5G modem design, the Snapdragon X60, which is being promoted as the premium offering for smartphones, industrial, and commercial designs that require a discrete 5G modem. Key features of this modem include the fact that it is built on a 5nm process, supports carrier aggregation between Sub-6 and mmWave, and offers up to 7.5 Gbps download speeds. Author Nerdcore Computer These peak speeds with the X60 modem is going to be achieved through new mmWave antenna modules. For the X50/X55, Qualcomm introduced its QTM525 module for mmWave, in a slim packaging to help enable the technology. Despite the sleek stature, the X50/X55 modems supported four of these modules, and Qualcomm recommended a minimum of three – the replacement of which did require these devices to be of a specific minimum thickness to ensure complete coverage. The new QTM535 module is promoted to be thinner, reducing that requirement. Unfortunately the diagram showed by Qualcomm of the new module (as they didn’t have a physical one to show us) was not to scale, so no real conclusions could be drawn to the old module. Qualcomm also stated that they were not discussing dimensions at this time, despite the fact that the QTM525 launch was all about the dimensions. The new module can support 26 GHz, 28 GHz, and 39 GHz, enabling wider support. Qualcomm is going to keep its recommendation to vendors to use at least 3 in a connected device. Alongside the modem and the mmWave antenna, Qualcomm is also offering the full RF front end for Sub-6 GHz. Qualcomm was proud to promote last year at its Tech Summit that out of the 150 devices that were using X50/X55 modems, all of them were using Qualcomm’s RF front-end solution. The X60 will similarly be a full stack offering. Rollout of Qualcomm’s 5G modems has been a varied affair, with the time between the initial announcement of the first generation X50 and it actually launching into consumer devices being around two years. The process was sped up with X55, with a quicker time to market and eventually widespread deployment for consumer devices through the end of 2019 and likely for all of 2020. There was no doubt that Qualcomm was going announce its next generation design at some point, and with X55 in full swing, that time would appear to be now. When asked regarding timeframe of the X60, Qualcomm stated that they’re not sticking to any timeframe, with a spokesperson saying ‘these things go through revisions’. It is worth noting that for 5nm, TSMC has not yet entered high-volume manufacturing on this node yet (it will do soon, but yields are still low according to the ISSCC 2019 disclosure in December), and Samsung is further behind. So the exact timeframe for X60 rollout maybe sometime in 2021 at our best guess. Qualcomm has an annual Tech Summit in December, so we might see some of the first X60 reference designs at that event, likely with early silicon or the first batches of production silicon.

The coronavirus outbreak in Asia is starting to ripple through the cryptocurrency world in some unanticipated ways -- the cancellation of conferences and even the shuttering of facilities that process transactions. From the informal MeetUps held during the initial days of Bitcoin to the extravaganzas at the height of the crypto bubble, gatherings have been a key for wooing investors. NiTROn2020 in Seoul, Hong Kong Blockchain Week 2020 and Token2049 have been postponed. Crypto lending startup DeFiner was reported to have canceled a 10-city tour investor because of the epidemic that has swept through parts of China. Mining pool BTC.top, whose computers help verify transactions, said one of its server farms was shut down by Chinese authorities seeking to prevent the virus from spreading. Equipment makers including MicroBT, a maker of gear used by mining farms, said they are delaying shipments. “Events like the coronavirus are unfortunately going to be more ‘normal’ than ‘black swan’ over the coming decades,” said Dave Balter, chief executive officer at researcher Flipside Crypto. “The impact on specific industries will be felt, but that will become part of the new normal.” China has been epicenter for the crypto sector almost since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009. Twenty of the top 50 crypto exchanges are based in the Asia-Pacific region and accounted for about 40% of Bitcoin transactions in the first half of 2019, according to data from Chainalysis. Within the region, the most exchanges are in China, the research firm found. Five mining entities -- all of them based in China -- control about 50% of all computing power on the Bitcoin network, analysis from TokenAnalyst found. Author Nerdcore

Apple’s much-awaited online store in India will be operational starting Q3 this year, a little longer than previously expected, a source familiar with the matter told TechCrunch. The iPhone-maker said in August last year that it was “eager to serve [customers of India] online and in-store with the same experience and care that Apple customers around the world enjoy.” While the company never shared a firm timeline on when the online and brick-and-mortar stores would be set up in India, it was originally aiming to start the online sales in the country in the first quarter of this year, the source said. (The Q1 launch timeline was first signaled by Bloomberg, which reported that the operations would begin “within months.”) An Apple spokesperson was not immediately available for comment. The source said the company was still working on the logistics of setting up the store and that the quarter between July and September was the new deadline. Apple CEO Tim Cook would likely plan an India trip for the announcement, the source said. The company’s first official physical store in India, to be situated in Mumbai, will take an additional few months of time for setting up and might not be ready by this year, the source said. India, the world’s second largest smartphone market, eased sourcing norms for single-brand retailers last year, paving the way for companies like Apple to open online stores before they set up presence in the brick-and-mortar market. “Apple has been struggling with online retail for years now. Finally the government adapted their rules to help them launch their own online store. But now they are unable to launch it,” an industry executive said on the condition of anonymity. Currently, Apple sells its products in India through partnered third-party offline retailers and e-commerce platforms such as Amazon India, Flipkart and Paytm Mall. Prior to New Delhi’s policy change, Apple had requested the government numerous times to relax the local foreign direct investment (FDI) rules. Apple executives have long expressed disappointment at Amazon India, Flipkart and Paytm Mall for offering heavy discounts on the iPhone and MacBook Air to boost their respective GMV metrics, people familiar with the matter have told TechCrunch. Apple gains momentum in India Apple on Tuesday posted a record revenue of $91.8 billion for the quarter that ended in December. Cook said in the earnings call that India was among the markets where the company’s revenue grew in “double-digit” in that quarter. On Wednesday, research firm Canalys reported that Apple shipped close to 925,000 iPhone units in India in Q4 2019, up over 200% annually, in what is the company’s most impressive quarter in the country to date. Madhumita Chaudhary, an analyst with the research firm, said the company’s move to partner with a local bank to make iPhone 11 more affordable helped it hit “a home-run with its pricing strategy” in the country. The iPhone 11, currently available for sale in the country at 64,900 Indian rupees ($909), is available for as low as $550 for some HDFC bank customers. More than 80% of the population in India earns less than $200 a month and smartphones are sold without any bundling with carrier. If that wasn’t a tough sell for Apple already, India’s local laws have made iPhones even more expensive. Most iPhone models are especially expensive in India as Apple passes on the local import taxes that it pays to the government to its customers in the country. New Delhi maintains strict import duties, but it offers a range of tax benefits to companies that manufacture or assemble their electronic products locally in the nation. To avail these benefits, Apple began assembling iPhone 7 models in India in 2018. With help from its Taipei-based contract manufacturer Foxconn’s factory in India, Apple has since started to assemble newer generation models such as the iPhone XR. These locally assembled handsets are comparatively more affordable. “The new iPhones have appealed not just to current iPhone users looking to upgrade, but also to value-conscious premium phone purchasers that are now presented with a formidable price-alternative to the Samsung or OnePlus flagships,” said Chaudhary. Update: The story was updated at 8.40 AM PT on Wednesday to include the traction iPhones are receiving in India. Author Nerdcore Computers

Yet more big names are being added to the list of companies that are staying away from the world’s biggest mobile tradeshow, Mobile World Congress (MWC), with Facebook and Intel among the latest to cancel their attendance. Due to take place in Barcelona just under two weeks’ time, on February 24-27, the event has been hampered by the ongoing situation with the novel coronavirus outbreak.“Out of an abundance of caution, Facebook employees won’t be attending this year’s Mobile World Congress due to the evolving public health risks related to coronavirus,” said a spokesperson for Facebook, in a message worded not unlike a number of others that have been put out by others choosing not to attend. “We will continue to collaborate with the GSMA and our partners and thank them for their efforts.”Spanish publication El Pais is also reporting that the GSMA, the body that organizes the event, is due to meet on Friday and consider its next steps, which could include suspending the event. It also notes that major carriers Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom are also considering options, although nothing has been confirmed yet. Orange has told us it still intends to participate.We have reached out to the GSMA and it has declined to comment on the El Pais report. “We don’t comment on internal meetings,” the spokesperson said. (The GSMA would be meeting regularly regardless in the lead-up to the event.)The annual international telco industry event typically attracts more than 100,000 delegates from around 200 countries across the conference’s four days — with every major telco and tech giant exhibiting (with the exception of Apple which prefers its own events).But with international concern now focused on the novel coronavirus outbreak — which was declared a global emergency by the World Health Organization late last month and as of today has infected over 40,000 people with more than 1,000 deaths — a growing number of companies have announced they are pulling out of attending.Others, such as Telenor, TCL and ZTE, have cancelled press events or said they will scale back their presence though are still planning to attend. Today Chinese phone maker Xiaomi also confirmed it will attend — tweeting a statement detailing the precautions it’s taking.Having carriers pulling out of the event is a huge deal, since they are the key “buyers” at the trade show and at the heart of the organization, the GSMA, that is behind it. And while big tech companies like Facebook are a newer, but now very regular, presence the event — which underscores how MWC has changed over the years, and how the mobile industry is trying to evolve with the times, where “tech” and “telco” are no longer distinct entities — they are nonetheless leaving a large hole in the makeup of the show by not being there.The GSMA has announced a series of restrictions intended to reduce the risk of the coronavirus infections at the conference, including a ban on travellers coming from the province in China where the virus was first identified. It has also said it will implement temperature screening of attendees; require conference-goers self-certify they have not come into contact with an infected person; and is suggesting delegates adopt a ‘no hand shake’ policy in a bid to limit contact.There is a lot riding on MWC going ahead. The El Pais report notes that MWC generates some 14,000 temporary jobs and generates €492 million (nearly $540 million) for the city. Per the GSMA site, more than 2,400 companies are exhibiting at MWC this year. Yesterday, a spokesperson told TechCrunch that MWC had 2,800 companies signed up to exhibit, but it’s not sharing how many are still going to be there.See below for a list of companies that have cancelled their attendance at the conference — we’ll update with any additions as we get them.Organizations that have cancelled their attendance at MWC 2020 AccedianAmazonAmdocsAppsFlyerARCEP, France’s FCC (confirmed via email)AT&T (confirmed via email)CienaCiscoCommScopeDali WirelessEricssonF5 Networks (confirmed via email)Facebook (confirmed via email)Gigaset (confirmed via email)iconectivIntelInterDigitalInterop TechnologiesKMW Communications (confirmed via email)LGMediaTekNTT DocomoNvidiaRadwin (confirmed via email)Rakuten (confirmed via email)Royole CorporationSonySpirentSprint (confirmed via email)UlefoneUmidigiViber (confirmed via email)VivoThis article was updated with a correction to remove ‘Rakuten’ from the list of cancellations after an earlier spokesperson provided us with incorrect information. And in a further update, the CEO of Viber, owned by Rakuten, also said the messaging app would be attending after all:“As of today Viber will have a presence at MWC, including me,” said Djamel Agaoua. “Like all companies, we are evaluating the risk to our employees and if our position changes we will keep you updated. Sorry about the confusion.” Author Nerdcore Computers

Do you have a mission critical situation were you have been asked to resolve a complex computer issue. Has the project turned bad because of no correct deployment. A mission critical system is a system that is essential to the survival of a business or organization. When a mission critical system fails or is interrupted, business operations are significantly impacted. A mission-critical system is also known as mission essential equipment and mission critical applications. For example, when water treatment facility pumps are stalled, or a jet engine fails, all related operations cease. When such systems are interrupted, organizations face substantial repercussions and hampered productivity. For most IT businesses and organizations, database systems and process control servers are mission critical systems. Data centers and database servers for Internet applications must be protected from scenarios resulting in the potential loss of all functions, such as power shortages or faulty hardware. Most system backups are set up in a redundant and seamless manner, so that when a system is down, backup takes over during recovery. Contact our 24 hours a day 7 days a week support team. Ring 1300-637-326 Author Nerdcore Computers

If you’re looking for something new to watch on Netflix, typically the streaming service’s built-in categories do a decent job of helping you sort through your options. That said, sometimes you’re not just in the mood for an “Action & Adventure” movie, you want a movie that involves a Hijacking or perhaps something that might also fall into the SciFi bucket. For situations like those, there’s Netflix-Codes. Netflix-Codes displays not only the main categories you see on Netflix’s website, but also the subcategories within them that you don’t. For instance, while you might only see “Comedies” as an option, Netflix has actually broken films down into Slapstick, Anime, Horror, Dark, Musicals, Political, and Sports varieties. That’s right folks, you’ve got choices. Netflix-Codes shows you what all the categories are as well as how many movies are available within each subcategory. When you find one you like, you can click on it to go that specific category within Netflix to see what’s available. You can also enter the code that’s displayed beside it into your browser after the traditional Netflix URL (ala www.netflix.com/browse/genre/CODEHERE). Since it’s browser-based all this has to happen on your computer, not a set-top box or smart TV app. Sorry. Arguably, it would be nice these were actually options within Netflix, since it’s obviously taken the time to sort them anyway. That said, even though it’s a bit of a hassle, Netflix-Codes can be a great tool to have in your pocket when you’re searching for the perfect movie and are coming up short. Author Nerdcore Computers

Overheating in laptops is pretty common, and many laptop owners have experienced it. Sometimes aging laptops may be overheating due to internal hardware problems that most people may not be able to fix. However, the most common type of overheating is caused by lack of adequate airflow within the machine. Overheating doesn’t imply that the machine is having serious problems because there are some ways to cool it down. Let’s look at six simple and easy ways to keep your laptop from overheating: Check and Clean The Fans Whenever you feel your laptop getting hot, place your hand just next to the fan vents. You will know whether the laptop’s fan is working properly if you feel hot air blowing out of the vents. If you feel very little or no air, then dust might have accumulated on the fan or it has broken down. You can open up the machine and blow out the dust with some relatively compressed air. If the fan has broken down, look for a new replacement. Note that if you are not comfortable opening up the laptop, get a professional to do it Elevate Your Laptop Overheating can be caused by lack of inadequate ventilation under the laptop. This can be solved by elevating your computer and putting a small book under the machine. Apart from using a book, it's even better to purchase a laptop cooling mat to provide enough standard ventilation under your machine. There are varieties of cooling mats available, and you can purchase one online. Use A Lap Desk Another method to provide enough ventilation is the use of a lap desk. The small rubber feet on the bottom provides standard elevation to enhance airflow underneath your laptop. However, some people place laptops on their laps when using them. This restricts airflow under the laptop and leads to overheating. A lap desk helps in maintaining constant airflow, keeping your laptop cool. Controlling Fan Speeds Constant airflow within your laptop prevents your fans from running at full speeds. When your fan is running at high speeds, it implies that the CPU is working hard and it may get hotter. You can control fan speeds by installing programs such as SpeedFan for Windows. Avoid Using Intense Processes Overheating in your laptop may be as a result of intense processes. You can keep your laptop cool by avoiding such processes on your machine. For instance, browsers with video Flash will subject the CPU to hard work. The CPU will start getting hotter and increase fan speeds. Therefore, it’s advisable to use a FlashBlock in your browser so that flash videos are only turned on whenever needed. Keep Your Laptop Out Of The Heat Lastly, overheating of your laptop may occur due to extreme exposure to direct hot sunlight, especially during summer. High temperatures may cause a computer to overheat due to an expansion of hard drive and battery damage. Therefore, you should keep your laptop in the shade whenever temperatures are high. When your laptop is shutting down and experiencing serious slowdowns as a result of overheating, it’s advisable to get it repaired as soon as possible. Author Nerdcore Computers 12/19/2019

Smart speaker manufacturer Sonos has announced that the company is going to drop support for some of its products. Sonos stopped selling these devices a few years ago. While nothing lasts forever, dropping support is going to have a lot of implications and shows once again that the connected home isn’t as future-proof as expected. Sonos points out that 92% of the products that it has ever sold are still in use today. It means that some people are still happily using old Sonos devices even though production has stopped since then. “However, we’ve now come to a point where some of the oldest products have been stretched to their technical limits in terms of memory and processing power,” the company writes. If you use a Zone Player, Connect, first-generation Play:5, CR200, Bridge or pre-2015 Connect:Amp, Sonos is basically going to make your Sonos experience worse across the board. The company is going to stop shipping updates to those devices. If Spotify and Apple Music update their application programming interface in the future, your devices could stop working with those services altogether. But Sonos has decided that your entire ecosystem of Sonos devices is going to stop receiving updates so that all your devices are on the same firmware version. For instance, if you just bought a Sonos One but you’re still using an old Sonos Play:5, your Sonos One isn’t going to receive updates either. The company says that you can get a discount if you replace your old device. But it will still cost you some money. It’s also ironic as the company promises a seamless music experience but then requires you to swap out speakers altogether. Sonos should use this opportunity to rethink its product lineup. Planned obsolescence due to end-of-life is a great business model for sure. But it’s time to think about ways to keep your speakers for 10, 20 or even 30 years. People in the 1980s would buy beautiful speakers and keep them for decades. Sure, they’d have to add a CD player in their system at some point. But modularity is a great feature. Sonos should add a computing card slot to its devices. As systems on a chip, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth get faster and more efficient, users should be able to swap out the computing card for a new one without replacing the speaker altogether. That would be a more environmental-friendly process than bricking old devices with their questionable recycle mode. Author Nerdcore Computers

Losing data because of a virus, hard drive or crash can be a frustrating and painful situation. Important documents such as your family photos, legal documents, music or movie collections, and work files can all be lost in these situations. Running a regular backup of your computers can ensure that your personal files are protected in the event of a failure. There are several ways that you can back up the files on your computer including an automatic download that happens in the background or a manual backup that you trigger when needed. To get started setting up your backup, first select the method that best fits your lifestyle and budget. An external hard drive connects to your computer via USB or Wi-Fi and can run on command or on a schedule. These are simple to manage, come in a variety of sizes, and are easy to set up. Unfortunately, external hard drives can fail at any time which means you could potentially lose your backup. A secondary backup is worth considering to ensure that your files are safe no matter what. Some computer users only use their computers to browse the Internet or receive emails and have very little stored content on their computers. These users may consider a flash drive or thumb drive as their backup solutions since they are small and easy to move around. Flash drives are often used as an easy way to share files from one machine to the next. Simply plug the flash drive into your USB and then locate it on your machine by either searching for its name or on your desktop. Once you locate it, you can simply drag the file you want to save to that device. Another option that is becoming more popular, is cloud storage. External tools such as Carbonite, or Dropbox, can be used to store your files at an external location for a fee. Cloud storage is a great option as the backup to your backup. Because cloud storage depends on an Internet connection, you will not be able to access your stored files in the event of Internet loss. Author Nerdcore Computers

When Intel launched Cascade Lake, it heavily segmented the CPU family depending on its various features. This isn’t a new strategy for Intel; the company has long broken its various enterprise capabilities into price bands where certain features cost substantially more money. Today, Intel announced that it’s making several changes to the Cascade Lake Xeon family, likely to better compete against AMD’s Epyc. Under the old Xeon lineup, Intel sold Cascade Lake Xeons in three buckets depending on memory capacity. Standard models support 1TB of RAM, M-series chips offered support for 2TB, and the L-series processors offered 4.5TB of RAM. These capabilities came with a significant cost adder; the M-series cost an extra $3,003 and the L-series was an additional $7,897. Using 4.5TB of memory on a Cascade Lake Xeon required the use of Optane DIMMs in conjunction with standard DRAM. According to Tom’s Hardware, the M-series has now been entirely canceled, and the L-series now offers 4.5TB of RAM at the M-series original pricing. The net effect of these changes is to make high-memory Xeons far more affordable relative to AMD’s Epyc processors, all of which offer 4TB of memory support. It also increases the chances that more customers will adopt Optane. Previously, if you wanted to hit the maximum capacity (4.5TB) on an L-class chip, you had to pay several premiums — the base $7,897 premium for the CPU, followed by the price of the Optane DIMMs themselves. According to Intel’s list prices, released in April, 128GB of Optane in a DRAM form factor should cost $577, 256GB should cost $2,125, and 512GB should cost $6,751. You need 512GB DIMMs to fill a 4.5TB Xeon server to capacity. 512GB of registered server memory (4x128GB, DDR4-2933) currently sells for ~$4,500 on Newegg, but you have to use four RAM slots to hit the same capacity. The problem is, I can’t actually find any stores selling Optane DIMMs at Intel prices. Of the listed sources with Optane to sell back in April. I had no problem finding plenty of Optane drives in other form factors at reasonable prices. Given that Intel’s listed CPU prices only apply to retail, I have no problem believing that OEMs are paying prices that are a fraction of what’s actually listed for-sale at retail. Assuming the actual costs are closer to Intel’s list prices, it’s clear that knocking nearly $5,000 off the CPU price could free up a little cash for Optane spending, especially since Intel is actively trying to promote the memory. As for why Intel is taking this step, it’s because of AMD’s Epyc. Rome may have only built volume slowly from 2017 – 2019, but now that AMD has demonstrated the ability to execute multiple product generations we’re going to see more vendor interest. Intel’s price trimming here reflects AMD’s increased competitiveness. Intel has focused hard on driving data center revenue over the past five years and they aren’t going to want to give up any of that market to AMD (or ARM, for that matter) without a fight. Nerdcore Computers Author

Donate to cfa follow the link here Please do not donate goods. We are overwhelmed by donations in our relief centres and it is diverting resources away from critical tasks. The best way you can help impacted communities is through financial donations. Who should you donate to? There are a number of different ways you can donate to support our firefighting effort in Victoria. CFA is promoting four options depending on how you would like your money to be used. When you donate direct to CFA you have two options CFA and Brigades Donation Fund: Your money will be directed to help fund the work of Brigades in the local community. This includes equipping the brigades with trucks and safety equipment as well as funding community programs and initiatives such as information sessions, school programs and work to prepare the community ahead of the fire season. You can donate generally or to a specific CFA Brigade, group of brigades or District of your choice. Country Fire Authority Public Fund: Money donated to the CFA public fund is used to fund new initiatives such as research programs, development and supply of new education and community information materials as well as direct support to brigades where it is needed. Tax Implications The CFA and Brigades Donation Fund has Deductible Gift Recipient status (DGR) Item1 and is a Registered Charity with ACNC1. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Nerdcore computers has donated over 1500.00 to the cause we hope it can help someone in need.

If you've just bought a new gadget, the first thing you want to do is rip it out of the packaging and try it out right away. That's why we've put together this helpful guide for when you're setting up your new Apple Watch for the first time. Below we'll talk you through the whole process of setting up the smartwatch and how to start using it. It's relatively simple, but there are a few things you should know during the process - but we'll talk you through it to make it a seamless experience. This guide will talk you through how to set up your Apple Watch, Apple Watch 2, Apple Watch 3, Apple Watch 4, and Apple Watch 5, as it's almost exactly the same process for all these devices. Just remember, you'll need an iPhone to set up your new Apple Watch, and it should be running the latest version of iOS. If you haven't updated, now is the time. Before you set up Apple Watch Resist the temptation to put it on straight away. Before you strap your Apple Watch around your wrist, flip it over and spot the two small indents next to the straps. These are the band release buttons, press and hold one and slide the band out sideways to remove it. Check in the Watch's packaging and you'll find another band (you get one large and one small). Try both and see which fits best. Now lay your Watch on a flat surface; this makes the automatic sync with your iPhone easier (try to avoid manual pairing if possible). Make sure your iPhone has Bluetooth turned on and that it's connected to a local WiFi or cellular network. Locate the side button (shaped like a pill) on your Apple Watch and press it to turn it on. Tap 'Start Pairing' on the Watch and in the Apple Watch app on your phone. If it doesn't appear, you may be asked to use your rear camera to take a photo of an animation on the Watch's screen, like you can see below. If this is your first Apple Watch, click 'Set Up Apple Watch.' You can also opt to restore from a backup if you've made one. You might be asked to update to the latest version of watchOS if a new version has come out since your Apple Watch model was released. You may be asked to sign in with your Apple ID password, which can be done later but certain features relying on your cell number will be locked until you do. Now you'll pick settings, including which are shared with your iPhone. If you activated certain features on your iPhone, like Find My or Location Services, these will be automatically turned on for your Apple Watch upon setup. For older models, during setup you'll be asked to specify which wrist you'll wear the Watch on. This doesn't affect the orientation of the Watch's display incidentally, which is set separately. Combined, these choices tell the Watch the direction of movement that should cause its display to turn on when you raise your wrist. Don't worry if you're unsure because all these settings can be adjusted later from the iPhone app. For security in case your Watch is stolen, set up a passcode during the initial setup process. The Watch uses the sensors on its back to determine when you've taken it off, after which the passcode must be entered to use it. You'll be asked whether you want the Watch to unlock when you unlock your iPhone (as long as you are wearing the Watch). The default passcode is four digits long, but tapping 'Add a Long Passcode' enables you to enter a 10-digit number. This is much harder to bypass, but only use it if you are truly security conscious. Additional protection You might also turn on the Erase Data setting, which is done in the Apple Watch app on your iPhone after initial setup (look under My Watch > Passcode). When this is on, the Watch erases its contents after 10 incorrect passcode entries. Getting back to setting up: when you're asked whether to install all Watch apps that are included with your iPhone apps, we think it's smarter to install them later to speed up the setup process. Besides, installing every available app can make the Watch's Home screen overly busy. If you're setting up an Apple Watch with LTE, this will be where you're asked to enter the details for your carrier. It'll appear within the Watch app on your phone, and if you want to skip here and do it later in the app that works too. Finally, the Apple Watch syncs with your iPhone and you can use it as soon as that finishes (it takes a few minutes). Strap on the Watch, tap the screen and enter your passcode. Now when you raise your wrist, the screen will spring to life. Setting up the home screen In the Apple Watch app on your iPhone, scroll down to find two group of apps. The first one contains Apple's apps, while the lower block is where you'll find apps from other developers. Third-party Watch apps are bundled with their iPhone app. Tap on a third-party app in the list and turn on the Show On Apple Watch switch to install it on your Watch. Some apps also provide Glances, which give quick access to key features when you slide a finger up from the bottom of the watch face). You can enable up to 20 of them. Apps are rearranged (and third-party ones removed) directly from the Watch's Home screen. Tap and hold an app icon until all the icons start to jiggle. Tap and hold an app icon to grab it, and move it to a new position. To delete a third-party app (indicated with a cross at its top-left), tap its icon swiftly and choose Delete App. It's a lot easier to arrange apps in the iPhone app. Tap App Layout and drag app icons around to rearrange them; the layout on your Watch refreshes a moment later. Tap My Watch at the top-left when you're finished. Want to start over? How to reset your Apple Watch What Settings will you want to change right away? The Apple Watch is a vastly more complex creature than you might imagine, with myriad options spread out across several areas. The first thing to know is that there are two places to configure settings. On the Watch's Home screen you'll find a Settings app that contains fundamental settings. The Apple Watch app on your iPhone presents many more when you tap My Watch, making it the best place to start. Limit interruptions Receiving many notifications on the Apple Watch soon becomes overwhelming. Calm things down by tapping Notifications to view the settings for each app. They might offer different settings, but most include two options: Mirror my iPhone (the default) and Custom. If you select the former, the phone's options are summarised below; to adjust them, go to Settings > Notifications on your iPhone. Customise notifications Tap Custom to choose an app's notification behaviour on your Watch. Three options are available: Show Alerts determines whether visual notifications appear on the screen, the Sound switch controls audible prompts, and Haptic decides whether the Watch gives you a gentle tap on the wrist. Some apps have more complex Notifications. For example, Activity presents separate controls for stand reminders (so you can stop your Watch telling you to stand up and move around) as well as progress updates during the day, daily goal completions, long-term achievements and a weekly summary. Get rid of the red dot If you miss a notification a red dot appears at the top of the watch face. Turn off Notifications Indicator if you find it annoying. Increase your privacy While the Watch's small screen makes it fairly private, you might want to hide the content of alerts. Switch on Notification Privacy and you'll only see the type of alert and the person it's from, and you'll only see the full details if you tap the alert. Check for updates One important feature found in the Apple Watch app that isn't on the device itself is software update. Go to General > Software Update and the app will check if a new version of Watch OS is available and enable you to install it. Your Watch will need to be charging and have at least 50% battery power though. The latest software is currently a version of watchOS 6, which you should be able to download to all versions of the Apple Watch apart from the original version. If you're buying an Apple Watch now though, it's likely you're going to be buying the Series 1 model or above. How to download watchOS 5 Auto update apps To save having to remember to install new apps, tap General > Automatic Downloads and switch on Automatically Download Apps. Now when you install an iPhone app with an Apple Watch component, it'll automatically appear on your Watch's Home screen. Check the usage Older Apple Watch models only sport 8GB of storage, which might quickly fill up because only 5.9GB of it is available to you. The Series 4 has 16GB and Series 5 up to 32GB, leaving more space for local media. You can see what is eating up space in General > Usage. Fast-forward the time If you like to set a watch slightly ahead of time, tap Settings on your Apple Watch's Home screen and choose Time. Tap where it says '+0 min' and rotate the Digital Crown to determine how far ahead you want to set the time, then tap Set. This only affects the watch face; the actual time is displayed elsewhere. The Settings glance Swipe up from the bottom of the watch face to open Glances and then swipe right until you reach the leftmost one: the Settings glance. It contains shortcuts that toggle AirPlane Mode, Do Not Disturb, and Silent Mode with just a tap. Find your iPhone The large button across the bottom of the Settings glance is used to tell your iPhone to emit a pinging noise (reminiscent of a submarine radar). This is ideal for locating your iPhone when you've put it down nearby yet can't remember exactly where. Author Nerdcore Computers

You might have a desktop PC at work, school, or home. You might use one to work out tax returns or play the latest games; you might even be into building and tweaking computers. But how well do you know the components that make up a PC? Take the humble motherboard -- it sits there, quietly keeping everything running, and rarely gets the same attention as the CPU or graphics card. Motherboards are remarkably important though, and full of really cool technology. So let's go all Grey's Anatomy, and dissect the motherboard -- breaking down its various parts and seeing what each bit does! A simple overview to start with... Let us begin with the main role of a motherboard. In essence, it serves two purposes: Provide electrical power to the individual componentsProvide a route to allow the components to communicate with each other There are other things a motherboard does (e.g. holds the components in place, or provides feedback as to how well everything is functioning) but the aforementioned aspects are critical to how a PC operates, that almost every other part that makes up the motherboard, is related to these two things. Nearly every motherboard used in a standard desktop PC today will have sockets for the central processing unit (CPU), memory modules (nearly always a type of DRAM), add-in expansion cards (such a graphics card), storage, input/ouputs, and a means to communicate with other computers and systems. The only problem with the picture (other than the motherboard being quite... umm... well, used) is that there are a lot of visible components, making it trickier to spot everything clearly. Let's strip it all away and look at a simplified diagram to begin with (below). That's better, but there is still a lot of sockets and connectors to talk about! Let's start near the top, with the most important one of all. Wiring up the brains of a PC The diagram has a structure labelled LGA1150. This is the name used by Intel to describe the socket used to hold many of their CPUs. The letters, LGA, stand for Land Grid Array, a common type of packaging technology for CPUs and other integrated circuits. LGA systems have lots of little pins in the motherboard, or in a socket on the board, to provide power and communications to the processor. You can see them in the picture below: The metal bracket holds the CPU in place but it's getting in the way of seeing the pins clearly, so let's move it to one side. Remember the name for this? LGA1150. The number is for how many pins there are in this socket. We'll explore the connections for a CPU in another article, but for now we'll just point out that motherboards for other CPUs will have more or fewer pins. In general, the more capable the CPU (in terms of number of cores, amount of cache, etc), the more pins will be found in the socket. A large number of these connections will be used to send and receive data to the next important feature on a motherboard. Big brains need big memory The sockets or slots that are always the closest to the CPU are those that hold DRAM modules, aka system memory. These are connected directly to the CPU and nothing else on the motherboard. The number of DRAM slots depend mostly on the CPU, as the controller for the memory is built into the central processor. In the example we're looking at, the CPU that fits into this motherboard has 2 memory controllers, with each one handling 2 sticks of memory - hence there are 4 sockets in total. You can see that, on this motherboard, the memory sockets are colored in way to let you know which ones are managed by which controller. They're commonly called memory channels, so channel #1 handles two of the slots and channel #2 handles the other two. For this particular motherboard, the colors of the slots can be a little confusing (and it certainly confused this author!): the two black slots are actually one each for the two memory controllers (and same for the grey ones). So the black slot closest to the CPU socket is channel #1, and the next black one is channel #2. It's colored like this to encourage you use the motherboard in what is called dual memory channel mode - by using both controllers at the same time, the overall performance of the memory system is increased. So let's say you had two RAM modules, each one 8 GB in size. No matter what slots you put them in, you'll always have a total of 16 GB of available memory. However, if you put both modules into both of the black slots (or both of the grey slots), the CPU will essentially have double the routes possible to access that memory. Do it the other way (one module in each color) and the system will be forced to access the memory with just the one memory controller. Given that it can only manage one route at a time, it's not hard to see how this doesn't help performance. This CPU/motherboard combination uses DDR3 SDRAM (double data rate version 3, synchronous dynamic random access memory) chips and each socket holds one SIMM or DIMM. The 'IMM' part stands for Inline Memory Module; the S and D refers to where the module has one side filled with chips or both sides (single or dual). Along the bottom edge of the memory module are lots of gold plated connectors, and this type of memory has 240 of them in total (120 each side). These provide the power and data signals for the chips. A single DIMM of DDR3 SDRAM. Image: Crucial Bigger modules would allow you to have more memory, but the whole setup is limited by the pins on the CPU (almost half of the 1150 pins in this example are dedicated to handle these memory chips) and space for all of the traces or electrical wires in the motherboard. The computer industry has stuck with using 240 pins on memory modules since 2004 and shows no signs of changing any time soon. To improve memory performance, the chips simply run faster with each new version released. In the example we're looking at, the CPU's memory controllers can each send and receive 64 bits of data per clock cycle. So with two controllers, the memory sticks will having 128 pins dedicated to transferring information. So why 240 pins? Each memory chip on the DIMM (16 in total, 8 per side) can transfer 8 bits per clock cycle. That means each chip needs 8 pins, just for data transfers; however, two chips share the same data pins, so only 64 of the 240 are data ones. The remaining 176 pins are required for timing and reference purposes, transmitting the addresses of the data (location of where the data is on the module), controlling the chips, and providing electrical power. So you can see that having more than 240 pins won't necessarily make things better! RAM isn't the only thing that's hooked up to the CPU System memory is connected directly to the central processor to boost performance, but there are other sockets on the motherboard that are wired a bit like this (and for the same reason). They use a connection technology called PCI Express (PCIe, for short) and every modern CPU has a PCIe controller built into it. These controllers can handle multiple connections (typically referred to as lanes), even though it is a 'point-to-point' system, meaning that the lanes in the socket aren't shared with any other device. In our example, the CPU's PCI Express controller has 16 lanes. The image below shows 3 sockets: the top two are PCI Express, while the bottom one is a much older system called PCI (related to PCIe, but a lot slower). The little one at the top is labelled PCIEX1_1 because it is a single lane socket; the one below it is a 16 lane socket If you scroll back up and look at the whole motherboard again, you can see that there are: 2x PCI Express 1 lane sockets3x PCI Express 16 lane sockets2x PCI sockets But if the CPU's controller only has 16 lanes, what's going on? First of all, only PCIEX16_1 and PCIEX16_2 are connected to the CPU - the third one, and the two single lane sockets are connected to another processor on the motherboard (more about that in a moment). Secondly, if both sockets were filled with devices that use 16 PCIe lanes, then the CPU will only dedicate 8 lanes to each. This is the case of all CPUs today; they have a limited number of lanes, so as more devices get connected to the CPU, each one gets a smaller number of lanes to work with. Different CPU and motherboard configurations have their own way of handling of this. For example, Gigabyte's B450M Gaming motherboard has one PCIe 16 lane socket, one PCIe 4 lane socket and a M.2 socket that uses 4 PCIe lanes. With only 16 lanes available from the CPU, using any two sockets will force the larger x16 one to be capped to 8 lanes. So what kind of things use those sockets? The most common choices are: 16 lanes = graphics card 4 lanes = solid state drives (SSD storage) 1 lane = sound cards, network adapters You can see the difference between the connectors in the image above. The graphics card sports the longer 16 lane one, compared to the sound card's little 1-lane setup. The latter has far less data to transfer than the former, so it doesn't need all those extra lanes. In our motherboard example, like all others, has lots more sockets and connections to manage, and so the CPU gets a helping hand from another processor. Let's head south and cross the bridge If we go back 15 years or so, and look at motherboards from that era, there were two additional chips built into them to support the CPU. Together, they were called a chip set (usually concatenated to chipset), and individually they were called the Northbridge (NB) and Southbridge (SB) chips. The former handled the system memory and graphics card, the latter processed the data and instructions for everything else. The above image, of an ASRock 939SLI32 motherboard, clearly shows the NB/SB chips - they're both hidden under aluminum heatsinks, but the one closest to the CPU socket in the middle of the image is the Northbridge. A few years after this product was around, both Intel and AMD released CPUs that had the NB integrated into the central processor. The Southbridge, though, has remained separate and is likely to be so for the foreseeable future. Interestingly, both CPU manufacturers have stopped calling it the SB and often refer to it as the chipset (Intel's proper name for it is the PCH, platform controller hub), even though it's just a single chip! On our more modern example from Asus, the SB is also covered with a heatsink, so let's pop it off and have a look at the extra processor. This chip is an advanced controller, handling multiple types and numbers of connections. Specifically, it's an Intel Z97 chipset and offers the following features: 8 PCI Express lanes (version 2.0 PCIe)14 USB ports (6 for version 3.0, 8 for version 2.0)6 Serial ATA ports (version 3.0 SATA) It also has an integrated network adapter, an integrated sound chip, a VGA display output, and a whole host of other timing and controlling systems. Other motherboards will have more basic/advanced chipsets (providing more PCIe lanes, for example) but in general, most chipsets offer the same kind of features. For this particular motherboard, this is the processor that handles the single lane PCIe slots, the third 16 lane slot, and the M.2 slot. Like many newer chipsets, it handles all of these different connections by using a set of high speed ports that can be switched to PCI Express, USB, SATA, or networking, depending on what is connected at the time. This, unfortunately, places a limit on how many devices plugged into the motherboard, despite all those sockets. In the case of our Asus motherboard, the SATA ports (used to attach hard drives, DVD burners, etc) are grouped as shown above because of this limitation. The block of 4 ports in the middle use the chipset's standard USB connections, whereas the two on the left use some of these high speed connections. So if you use the ones on the left, then the chipset will have fewer connections for other sockets. The same is true for the USB 3.0 ports. There is support for up to 6 devices, but 2 of these ports will also eat into the high speed connections. The M.2 socket, used to connect SSD storage, uses the fast system, too (along with the third 16 lane PCI Express slot on this motherboard); however, on some CPU/motherboard combinations, the M.2 sockets connect directly to the CPU, as many newer products have more than 16 PCIe lanes to distribute and use. Along the left hand side of our motherboard, there is a row of connectors generally called the I/O set (input/output) and in this instance, the Southbridge chip (or chipset) only handles a few of them: PS/2 connector - for keyboards/mice (top left) VGA connector - for older/cheaper monitors (top middle)USB 2.0 ports - black in color (bottom left)USB 3.0 ports - blue in color (bottom middle)

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