Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

DIY Computer Repair Videos Launched by PC PAL!

PC Repair, Technology 15.7.2010 Comments Off

PC PAL have recently launched a series of DIY computer repair videos, designed to help you improve the performance of your computer! Take a look…..

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The PC PAL Franchise Achieves BFA Recognition

We are very proud to announce that The PC PAL Franchise has achieved Associate Membership status of The BFA. Jat Mann, Founder and Managing Director of PC PAL said, ‘We are so pleased with this achievement, which is a true milestone in the development of any franchise. PC PAL are clearly a recognised franchise for being ethical and viable.’

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Queues in Touchwood, Solihull for iPhone4!

Solihull, Technology 24.6.2010 Comments Off

10am and Jat Mann is waiting in line to see if he can get an iPhone4 and if so, how much it will be! Utter madness…..

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Are You Ready For the PC PAL Strip Challenge? Computer strip, that is!

PC Repair, Technology 11.6.2010 Comments Off

You may think you are good with computers but are you fast?  Really fast?  That what PC PAL's Computer Repair Engineers David and Chris wanted to find out which is why they created the PC PAL Strip Challenge! It's about the pride of The PC Engineer and a way to really find out who is the best! The…

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Our iPad Has Finally Arrived!!!

Technology 27.5.2010 Comments Off

After 2 days of logging in to track progress of the TNT delivery, of everyone jumping up each time a van slowed down past the office, the long, long, long awaited iPad is finally here! We’ll be posting an un-boxing video on You Tube very soon!

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Why do I care if I have a computer virus?

PC Repair, Technology 19.5.2010 Comments Off

I have visited a few customers recently who have known that they have had a virus for some time but have not considered it worth taking action. They have considered the virus to be nothing more than an irritation, a little like catching a common cold. So why would anyone bother to remove a virus…

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Beware of a random call from Microsoft!

PC Repair, Technology 18.5.2010 Comments Off

Beware of bogus callers claiming to be from Microsoft. A PC PAL customer reported that she had received such a call from a person with a heavy Indian accent. Fortunately she prevented the scam by using a little common sense.

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No it’s not the Con-Lib Coalition!

PC PAL Franchise News, PC Repair, Technology 14.5.2010 Comments Off

PC PAL turned out En Masse at The Gadget Show held at the NEC in April, sporting their new look yellow uniforms just in time for Spring (or so they thought).  Below they are featured with the TCA, (Technology Channels Association), in the May Edition of PCR Magazine. Click here to download a copy of PCR Magazine…

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McAfee Offer of Compensation Following Botched Security Update

PC Repair, Technology 13.5.2010 Comments Off

We can now advise our customers that they will be able to claim for compensation from McAfee as below: For impacted home or home office customers who have incurred costs to repair PCs as a result of the security update issue, McAfee may reimburse reasonable expenses, such as a visit to a local tech support specialist. Additionally, because we…

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From Pirates to PCs! Historical Actor Embarks on New PC Rescue Mission!

Historical pirate re-enactment actor Richard Hunt, is set to be your computer’s new best friend as he launches PC PAL in Basingstoke, which provides computer repairs on the spot to homes and small businesses. Richard recently changed his career to provide this essential ‘emergency service’ to frustrated PC users in the Basingstoke area. Read full story…

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