A Cost-Effective, Easy-to-Use Alternative At Computer Assistance, we’ve been providing expert IT support in Oxford for over 28 years, helping businesses optimize their infrastructure with solutions like virtualization. As VMware’s recent price increases in 2024 and 2025 have left many businesses searching for alternatives, XenServer (now part of Citrix Hypervisor) has emerged as a powerful, […]
David Brooks (name changed), a live performer in Oxford, reached out to Computer Assistance when his Bose L1 Compact PA system started cutting out during gigs. This portable system is a favorite for solo artists, and our team at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, was ready to fix it. We identified the problem: several capacitors […]
Emily Harper (name changed), a synth enthusiast from Oxford, brought her Roland Juno-60 to Computer Assistance when it started producing distorted sounds and losing presets. This 1980s synth is a studio legend, and our team at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, was eager to restore it. We traced the issue to failing capacitors in the […]
Michael Evans (name changed), a guitarist from Oxford, came to Computer Assistance with a problem: his Fender Twin Reverb amplifier was producing a loud hum and cutting out mid-performance. This 1960s classic deserved better, and our team at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, Oxford, was ready to help. We opened the Twin Reverb and found the […]
When Sarah Thompson (name changed) brought her Yamaha MG12XU mixing console to Computer Assistance in Oxford, she was worried her live gigs were done. The mixer, a staple for her band’s performances, had developed crackling audio and unresponsive channels—a nightmare for any sound engineer. Our team at Computer Assistance, located at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, […]
At Computer Assistance, we’ve been fixing audio equipment in Oxford for over 28 years, and nothing beats the thrill of bringing a classic back to life. Recently, James Carter (name changed for privacy) brought us his beloved Marshall JCM800 amplifier—a 1980s icon that had powered countless gigs but was now silent. James noticed distorted sound […]
Imagine logging into Facebook to check your mates’ holiday pics, only to find “Incorrect Password” staring back—and then a lockout notice. That’s what happened to Liz Hopkins, an Oxford local, when hackers hijacked her account. Posts about dodgy crypto scams flooded her timeline, and Facebook shut her out for “suspicious activity.” Enter Phil at Computer […]
Imagine this: Jay Atkins, a brilliant Oxford professor, hunched over his MacBook, typing the final words of a dissertation that could revolutionize liver cancer treatment—then splash. A triple-shot latte floods the keyboard. The screen goes black, and with it, years of research vanish. Panic sets in—until he races to Computer Assistance in Oxford, where Peter, […]
your 8-year-old’s glued to Roblox or Fortnite, happily clicking away, and you think, “Great, they’re entertained.” Then the bank statement hits—thousands of pounds gone on game add-ons, from virtual skins to power-ups. That’s my story, and at Computer Assistance in Oxford, we’ve seen it too often. Kids don’t realize those “£4.99” purchases stack up fast—my […]
Lost data keeping you up at night? At Computer Assistance, we’re using AI to revolutionise backups for UK clients. Here’s how: Smart Scans: Our AI tools (built in-house) predict which files you’ll miss most—photos, docs—and prioritise them. Auto Recovery: Crashed Mac? Our AI spots corrupted APFS sectors and rebuilds them, salvaging 80% more data than […]
We offer a reliable repair service for both laptops and desktop computers, including a fully insured collection & return service—picking up and delivering your device wherever is most convenient for you. Whether you’re in Oxford, London, or anywhere in the UK, we provide fast, professional PC support with both remote & on-site solutions.
Monday-Friday: 9am to 5pm
Saturday: 10am to 12:30pm – often later.
Please phone to check.
Sunday: Closed
Free parking is available outside our shop.