
Bringing a Bose L1 Compact System Back to Life for David Brooks
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 […]

Repairing a Roland Juno-60 Synthesizer for Emily Harper
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 […]

Restoring a Fender Twin Reverb for Michael Evans
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 […]
Fixing a Yamaha MG12XU Mixer for Sarah Thompson
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 bandโs performances, had developed crackling audio and unresponsive channelsโa nightmare for any sound engineer. Our team at Computer Assistance, located at 154 Oxford Road, Cowley, […]
Reviving a Vintage Marshall Amplifier for James Carter
At Computer Assistance, weโve 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 amplifierโa 1980s icon that had powered countless gigs but was now silent. James noticed distorted sound […]
Hacked and Locked Out of Facebook? How We Saved Lizโs Account
Imagine logging into Facebook to check your matesโ holiday pics, only to find โIncorrect Passwordโ staring backโand then a lockout notice. Thatโs 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 โsuspicious activity.โ Enter Phil at Computer […]
How We Saved a Professorโs Laptopโand His Liver Cancer Breakthrough
Imagine this: Jay Atkins, a brilliant Oxford professor, hunched over his MacBook, typing the final words of a dissertation that could revolutionize liver cancer treatmentโthen splash. A triple-shot latte floods the keyboard. The screen goes black, and with it, years of research vanish. Panic sets inโuntil he races to Computer Assistance in Oxford, where Peter, […]
My 8-Year-Old Spent Thousands on Game Add-OnsโHereโs How to Stop It Happening to You
your 8-year-oldโs glued to Roblox or Fortnite, happily clicking away, and you think, โGreat, theyโre entertained.โ Then the bank statement hitsโthousands of pounds gone on game add-ons, from virtual skins to power-ups. Thatโs my story, and at Computer Assistance in Oxford, weโve seen it too often. Kids donโt realize those โยฃ4.99โ purchases stack up fastโmy […]
AI-Powered Backups: The Future of Data Safety
Lost data keeping you up at night? At Computer Assistance, weโre using AI to revolutionise backups for UK clients. Hereโs how: Smart Scans: Our AI tools (built in-house) predict which files youโll miss mostโphotos, docsโand prioritise them. Auto Recovery: Crashed Mac? Our AI spots corrupted APFS sectors and rebuilds them, salvaging 80% more data than […]
Why Your MacBookโs Running Slow (And How We Fix It)
MacBook lagging like itโs stuck in treacle? At Computer Assistance in OXFORD, UK, weโve sped up hundreds of Macs. Hereโs why itโs slow and how we fix it: Culprit 1: Full SSD: Check โAbout This Macโ > Storageโif itโs 90% full, itโs choking. We swap in a 1TB NVMe SSD for ยฃ150. Culprit 2: RAM […]