Computer Repair Links
Here the Original PC Doctor lists some handy computer repair links. You may find an immediate solution to your computer problem – awesome!
If you can’t find the information you need for a solution to your problem, please call our office, and we will point you in the right direction. We will be happy to help you with your misbehaving computer – 1300 723 628.
What is My IP?
Check it out here ->: What is my IP?
This website provides its customers with the quickest and simplest way to determine their Internet Protocol (IP) address. An IP address allows all information technology devices to communicate with each other and is an exclusive number for your computer. Just like a home address is necessary to receive regular (snail) mail, the IP Address is needed for you to receive information and is valid for all equipment on the internet.
Internet Dropping Out? Ping Test it!
Check it out here ->: Ping Test
Pingtest.net is a free broadband quality analyser created to complement Speedtest.net. Ping test checks the quality of your connection which is vital for services like voice over IP ( VOIP) and streaming anything like voice or video over the net. If you do have a problem with your connection quality, you can contact your internet service provider and let them know they can normally do some tests and fix it. Otherwise, it may be your cabling on your property or to the property; this is where the fun starts! If you need help with this, we can assign a technician to help you!
Slow Internet? Test Your Connection Speed!
Check it out here ->: How fast is your Internet? Check here
A free broadband connection speed analysis tool that the users can test their internet speed. The test is done inside your internet browser, so there is no messing around with downloading software. The test is handy if your internet is running slow you can test it on two devices on the same connection to work out if it is your computer or your internet connection. Commonly people think the internet is running slow, but it is actually the computer!
Get Registered Website Domain Details Here
Check it out here ->: Who’s website is that? Now you can find out!l
WHOIS (who is) is the aptly named Internet function that allows anyone to query remote WHOIS databases to look up current domain registration information. By performing a simple WHOIS search, you can discover when and by whom a domain was registered contact information, and more. A WHOIS search can also reveal the name or network mapped to a numerical IP address.
Logmein FREE Remote Desktop Support Connection Software
Check it out here ->: Remote control your own or someone else’s computer!
This small program file automatically downloads to your remote PC or Mac. It’s the interface through which our technicians communicate with you and conduct remote support. The applet automatically removes itself from the remote PC or Mac at the session conclusion.
Teamviewer Remote Support Connection Software
Check it out here ->: Teamviewer Link
Teamviewer is a program to provide remote desktop access solutions. You can download the Teamviewer software on your PC or Mac. This program will allow our technicians to communicate with the customer and conduct remote support calls, note you will have a security pop-up to allow access to your computer. After the session conclusion, we or no one else is able to access your device once you close the program down.
Intermediate computer-related links
If you are a weekend warrior or budding PC Doctor technician, you can try out these more advanced links to help you with your computer challenges.
Printing and Scanning
It can be very frustrating when your printer won’t work. You can try to fix the issue yourself by contacting the OEM supplier pages yourself.
Networking and Internet
We are more reliant on the Internet than ever before. More services and coming online every day. Use these handy links below so you can self-help yourself out of your network or internet issues.
- Whirlpool Australian Broadband User Group – Good source of information and advice about broadband connections for Australia.
- Netgear Networking equipment supplier.
- Cisco Networking Equipment Supplier.
- D-Link Networking Equipment Supplier.
Macintosh and Related
Die-hard Mac users will almost go to the ends of the earth to get their beloved Macs running again. With this handy list of links, we can save you a lot of time and petrol..
- Apple’s Legacy Product Support
- Mac Tracker – This alternative site for getting detailed information on your Apple device including Apple Macintosh, iPod, iPhone, and every iPad ever made.
- Microsoft Mactopia – Microsoft’s resource for their Macintosh software; useful if you own MS Office, use Internet Explorer or Outlook Express, or are integrating with a PC environment.
- Mac Rumors – Find out some of the juicy (and often way out) Rumours about Apple.
Did you find the right link you need to fix your problem? If not, then please call us and we can help you – 1300 723 628.