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PC Pitstop’s Laptop Safety Tips

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Safely using your laptop will help ensure that your laptop works properly, and you don’t get injured. Improper use or not being aware of safety issues can cause your laptop irreparable damage. These safety tips should be added to your weekly laptop maintenance routine and will help you stay productive and safe no matter where you are working.

8 Essential Ergonomic Checks to Save Stress on your Body

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Ergonomics is about the relationship between you and your computer and shouldn’t be ignored. Here’s our 8 Essential Ergonomic Checks to Save Stress on your Body:

60 Second Guide to Buying a Laptop or Tablet

The Top 10 Best Computing Practices as Complied by UCSC

Once upon a time, when you needed a portable computer, you bought a laptop. Now…. take a look at the slide in the photo.

Warranty for your Technology – What’s Covered & What’s Not!

Warranty for your Technology - What's Covered & What's Not!

When you buy a bit of technology the warranty terms can often be confusing. We’ve been there ourselves and we’ve heard your pleas to make it simple!

PC Pitstop’s Essential Laptop Accessories

Laptop Essential Accessories

Explore a curated collection of must-have laptop accessories designed to optimize your computing experience. These essential additions are tailored to improve productivity, provide ergonomic comfort, and expand your laptop’s functionality. From protective cases to efficient cooling solutions, discover the tools that help you make the most of your laptop.

PC Pitstop’s Desktop Connection Guide

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Just got your computer back from repair and facing the task of plugging it all back in? Fear not, this simple rear desktop computer connection guide will help you out!

How to Prolong the Life of your Laptop Battery…

How to Prolong Laptop Batteries

Your laptop battery charges whenever your computer is plugged into external power through an AC Adapter, an optional power adapter, or an optional docking device. The battery charges whether the computer is off or in use, but it charges faster when the computer is off.

Beware Spyware

Beware Spyware

How do you keep spyware from tracking your habits or hijacking your computer? One-third of Internet users have been spyware afflicted and this figure is on the rise.

PC Pitstop Australia YouTube Channel

PC Pitstop Australia Youtube Channel

The PC Pitstop Australia YouTube Channel is your ultimate destination for all things tech related. Here, you’ll find a useful and helpful informative and engaging content that talks about the cutting edge world of computers, gadgets, and technology. From troubleshooting common issues to exploring the latest trends, this channel is your go-to resource for staying informed and making the most out of your tech devices. Whether you’re a seasoned tech enthusiast or just looking to expand your knowledge, PC Pitstop Australia has you covered with practical insights and valuable tips.

Avoiding Viruses & Scams

Avoiding Viruses & Scams

PC Pitstop sees all manner of viruses and software ‘bugs’ every day from a huge range of different sources. It is near impossible to keep up with the speed at which new viruses or scams spread, but common sense tells us where to look. It is with this knowledge that we have compiled some basic tips to avoid costly damage from viruses occurring on your machine.

Doing Backflips for Flipboard

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News apps don’t get any prettier than Flipboard, but we hope you have a lot of spare time on your hands… you’ll need it.

Good ‘Old School’ Computer Tips

Good 'Old School' Computer Tips

Some tried and true ‘Old School’ computer tips are still useful and relevant today. Of course, there are Solid State Drives and Flat Screens and Wireless Everything these days but not everyone has the latest and greatest device and let’s face it, not everyone needs the latest and greatest.