Computer Mechanics, Computer Repairs Perth Western Australia

About

Computer Mechanics is a mobile computer support business based in Perth, Western Australia. We believe even small organisations need high quality computer advice and that they can't afford high prices.

We construct stable, high security computers and networks and we make systems run as fast as they can. And while we're on site we try to educate users in good maintenance practice. If we do our job well we will increase your productivity. Computer Mechanics have been supporting small organisations since the company was established by Garry Bloom in 1997. Mobile units are supported by a fully equipped workshop and specialist back-up.

The company has a growing number of loyal customers. Often they're loyal because they know how hard it is to get good computer support. With Computer Mechanics they've saved money, they've got good advice and they know they're in good hands.

As Needed Repairs and Maintenance

Computer Mechanics can troubleshoot your computer or network problems, improve your PC’s performance or upgrade components on your premises?. We can also let you know what’s right and wrong about the way you’ve set things up and the way you run things.

Service Contracts

Contracts offer people the chance to lower their hourly cost of computer maintenance and customise their support.

Service contracts normally comprise time blocks that can be used for scheduled maintenance visits or call outs. Premium service contracts also include phone support and guaranteed call out times.
Computers: The most complicated equipment ever designed by humans and without close attention a time bomb waiting to go off. You probably can’t justify a full-time IT person; but your computer systems are still mission critical and sooner or later, you will need some computer support. Your can handle that on an as needed basis (as most people do) or take out a service contract.

Services

Technology consulting and assessments

  • Advice on operating systems, hardware and software platforms
  • Site analysis of all aspects of IT including security, network efficiency, PC performance and cost efficiency

Computer equipment repair and maintenance

  • General hardware, software and systems troubleshooting
  • Virus and spyware removal and prevention
  • Internet connectivity and email issues
  • Microsoft Windows 95, 98, ME, NT, XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 2003/2008 Server, and Linux Operating Systems


Network services

  • Design, installation and maintenance of Local Area Networks, Wide Area Networks and Virtual Private Networks
  • Wired and wireless networks

Broadband installations

  • DSL and cable connections
  • Security issues including software and hardware firewalls

Data security

  • Analysis and advice on back-up procedures
  • Data recovery using hardware and software tools
  • Disaster Recovery Plans (DRPs)

Upgrades

  • Upgrades and building of PCs to customer specifications

Help Desk

Wed, 28 Jul 2010

Upgrade essentials

Here's what you need to know about upgrading from Vista to Windows 7. Actually, you don't need to know all of this, pick the relevant bits. But FIRST, this applies to everyone: back up before you upgrade. If you don't know how, call us because things can and do go wrong during upgrades.

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Mon, 26 Jul 2010

Review Asus EeePC

Engadget do the best reviews. Here is their thorough look at the new ASUS netbooks. Having used an iPad for a month or so now I'm can tell you the web browsing experience falls well short of a netbook.
Mon, 26 Jul 2010

Searching in Outlook

Most of us know that you can click on a column heading in Outlook to sort the column into alphabeti order. Do you ever used the Advanced Find option? Click on Find, then Options, then Advanced.

 

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Fri, 16 Jul 2010

Net filter deferred

Well if we can't get common sense at least we can get a deferral. Senator Conroy's Filter, the populist censorship tactic that was never going to work has been put back a year, creating the possibility it may be canned. Blocking of child porn sites is being done by Optus & Telstra, just as happens in other markets. More here.
Fri, 16 Jul 2010

Defrag

Here's a Screen Saver that actually does something useful. Defrags your hard disk while you're not using your PC. Pauses when you start using the PC and re-starts when the PC's idle again. Sensible. Free. Via the excellent Kim Komando.
Mon, 12 Jul 2010

Symantec gaff

Poor old Symantec. They put together a site to warn people about computer security during the World Cup and failed to properly protect their own web site from spammers, exposing visitors to risk. Now fixed. How embarrassing. Source.
Sun, 11 Jul 2010

Avoiding laptop probs

Other than virus and spyware infections, motherboard failures are the most common issues with laptops. Here's a short list of laptop maintenance tips; it's American advice but parallels our experience here. 
Sat, 26 Jun 2010

65 iFixes to ignore

Apple's new OS 4 for the iPhone fixes a record 65 vulnerabilities or bugs, but the fixes are not available for a first generation iPhone. iPad owners will have to wait another 6 months for the same fixes. More. 
Sat, 26 Jun 2010

Farmville cheats

 No, I don't understand why, but Farmville is hugely popular, particularly on Facebook. Warn your 14 year old that web pages promising cheats on Farmville may carry a trojan rootkit.

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Sat, 26 Jun 2010

XP security

Another exploit that targets Windows XP users highlights the benefits of upgrading to Win7. Contact us if you need assistance. 9325 1196. For people sticking with XP, Krebs recommends they create a User Account with limited security permissions and use that for normal web browsing. Use the Admin account only for updates.

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Sat, 26 Jun 2010

Apple 4.0 upgrade

Upgrading your iPhone 3G or 3GS to the 4.0 Operating system? Multi-tasking and Folders await... You must update iTunes first to 9.2, then, if you're using Mobile Me, update that also. Only then will you be ready for the big sync.
Sat, 26 Jun 2010

iPhone 4 reception

Yes, Steve Jobs says, if you're having problems, you're holding it the wrong way. Amusingly, Engadget shows a number of Apple ads showing people holding it just that way...
Mon, 14 Jun 2010

Removing Java

We've written before about the questionable benefits of having JAVA on your computer. Security specialist Brian Krebs suggests here you don't need it unless you're a programming in that language.

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Mon, 14 Jun 2010

iPad email hacking

A major security breach by Apple and their communications partner AT&T has revealed the email addresses and names of 114,000 iPad buyers, possibly many more. MORE>>
Mon, 14 Jun 2010

No more tweets

The New York Times has banned the use of the word 'tweet', ie a message sent from Twitter. Reasoning is that it's not 'standard' English. I'm with one of the commentors, who wrote 'thou art really stupid'. MORE>>