Keep the technology you already own working well for longer.
A well-timed upgrade often costs a fraction of a new machine. We tell you honestly when it is worth it, and when it is not.
- It has become slow
- Noisy fans or running hot
- Updates, drivers and clutter
- Is an upgrade worth it?
- Battery does not last
- Regular check-ups
- Not sure what it needs? Let’s narrow it down.
- Useful maintenance starts inside the machine.
- Start with what bothers you.
- What Maintenance covers.
- Not sure if it is worth upgrading? Ask first.
- What people ask about maintenance.
- Before you decide
- Maintain, upgrade or replace?
- Words you may hear from us.
- Between check-ups.
- Drop it off, or we come to you.
- Guides for keeping computers healthy
- Not sure what your computer needs? That is what the check-up is for.
- Services
A well-timed upgrade often costs a fraction of a new machine. We tell you honestly when it is worth it, and when it is not. What would you like to improve? Usually a full drive, an old hard disk or too little memory for today’s software. Drive type, health and free space Memory use during your normal work Startup programs and background load Dust, dried thermal paste and blocked vents make fans work harder. Temperatures at rest and under load Dust in vents, filters and heatsink Updates, drivers and clutter Pending updates, old drivers and unused programs slow things down. Driver and firmware versions Unused and startup programs Sometimes yes, sometimes a new machine is the better buy. Upgrade options for your exact model Condition of battery, screen and keyboard Batteries wear out; a replacement often costs far less than a new laptop. Battery health and cycle count Power-hungry apps and settings A schedule that catches small issues before they become expensive. Not sure what it needs? Let’s narrow it down. Answer a few questions, see what we would check first, then send it to us. The work is agreed before it begins. Maintenance & upgrades · 1 / 3 What would you like to improve? What would you like to improve?… Do you have a backup of important files?… Useful maintenance starts inside the machine. Your goalWhat feels slow, hot or noisy. What feels slow, hot or noisy. ReviewHealth, compatibility, backups. Health, compatibility, backups. RecommendMaintain, upgrade or replace. Maintain, upgrade or replace. You approveWork and price agreed first. Work and price agreed first. ServiceClean, update or upgrade. TestWe show you what changed. Start with what bothers you. Choose the closest reason. Each one shows what it usually means, what we check first and the likely next step. Most "old" computers are really full or under-powered for what they are asked to do now. A storage upgrade, more memory or a clean-up often solves it for a fraction of a new machine’s price. Drive type, health and free space Memory use during your normal work Startup programs and background load Whether files are backed up Clean-up first, then an SSD or memory upgrade only if it is worth it for this machine. Dust and dried thermal paste build up over the years, especially in warm, dusty summers. The computer slows itself down to stay cool and the fans run loudly. Temperatures at rest and under load Dust in vents, filters and heatsink Cleaning and thermal service, then a load test to confirm
What does a maintenance visit include?
Updates, clean-up, security checks and a look at anything that has been bothering you, on a schedule that suits you.
Is this only for older machines?
No. Regular maintenance keeps newer machines running well and catches small issues early.
Which details help when planning an upgrade?
The model, what feels slow and which programs you use. For a desktop, photos of the inside and the power supply label may help.
Will more memory fix a slow computer?
It depends on the cause. Memory, storage, background programs and temperature all play a part, so we check first.
Can an upgrade keep my existing files?
Often yes, depending on the change and the storage condition. Make a backup and agree how files are handled before work begins.
Do I need to upgrade everything at once?
Usually not. Focus on the part that limits your everyday work, after checking compatibility.