Upgrade Tag

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Windows 10

Microsoft has dropped a major update. (The 4th Major Update). Computers will now start the rollout of Windows 10 version 1803. This will mean multiple update attempts & popups for some users.This update is between 3GB & 4.7GB depending on your system, so if you’re on a metered or mobile connection you may need to source an alternative place to do the install.It’s also important to note that not all computers will be eligible for the update immediately. Microsoft will only roll the update to computers known to work with it....

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in hardware

Every business has its own unique requirements. With technology constantly evolving, its important that your business keeps up. Here’s some signs that suggest you may need to upgrade your computer or laptop. BreakdownsWhen a computer breaks down in a business, it costs around $60 per hour in lost productivity. According to a Telstra report, a computer over 4 years old will break down 1.5x more than a newer model and a massive 42 hours per year. If it’s a hard dive that fails, there’s also a potential loss of data to...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Laptop

It’s widely thought that a laptop isn’t an upgradable item. We’d like to start immediately with telling you that’s not true. Western Tech Solutions has upgraded quite a few laptops in the Ballarat area and today, we’ll explain some of our favourite laptop upgrades. Laptop computers are typically very limited in physical space, throwing all that technology into a small plastic case can come at a cost for other upgrades typically reserved for desktop computers. We often see clients that have run out of storage space on their computer, of...

18 May

Posted at 08:45h in Laptop

Computers and laptops can be an expensive investment for work or school. As technology is becoming more and more of a necessity in todays world, we’re seeing computers & laptops being used more than ever. 2016 census data reveals that 83.2% of homes in Australia have an internet connection meaning technology is in use in 83.2% of homes. News.com.au reveals the average home has 8 internet connected devices. As a result of this, phones, laptops, computers and TV’s are regularly sold, upgraded or discarded. Not everyone can afford or needs to...