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 […]
MacBook lagging like it’s stuck in treacle? At Computer Assistance in OXFORD, UK, we’ve sped up hundreds of Macs. Here’s why it’s slow and how we fix it: Culprit 1: Full SSD: Check “About This Mac” > Storage—if it’s 90% full, it’s choking. We swap in a 1TB NVMe SSD for £150. Culprit 2: RAM […]
Tired of losing passwords and scrambling to recover accounts? At Computer Assistance, we’ve seen it all in OXFORD, UK—here’s our roundup of the top 5 password managers to keep your email and Office logins safe: LastPass: Stores passwords in a secure vault, syncs across devices, and autofill’s logins. Free tier’s solid; Premium (£2.50/month) adds MFA. […]
A crashed MacBook is every Apple fan’s nightmare—those files, photos, and projects gone in a flash. At Computer Assistance in OXFORD, UK, we’ve pulled data from the jaws of Mac disasters. Here’s how to recover data from a crashed Macintosh laptop: Step 1: Don’t Panic, Diagnose: If it won’t boot (spinning beachball or grey screen), […]
Gmail down? If you’ve lost your password and can’t get into that inbox full of holiday pics and tax docs, don’t despair. At Computer Assistance, we’ve cracked this for clients across OXFORD, UK. Here’s your Gmail recovery playbook: Step 1: Forgot Password Route: Head to gmail.com, enter your email, and click “Forgot Password?”—Google’s lifeline awaits. […]
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.