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 […]
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. […]
Spilled tea on your Monday and forgot your Office 365 password by Tuesday? We get it—Microsoft Office is your work lifeline, and being locked out stinks. At Computer Assistance, we’ve rescued plenty of UK businesses from this mess. Here’s how to recover your Office account: Step 1: Start at Login: Go to office.com, enter your […]
Lost your email password? Don’t panic—whether it’s Gmail, Outlook, or Yahoo, we’ve all been there, staring at that “Incorrect Password” error like it’s mocking us. At Computer Assistance, we’ve helped countless clients in OXFORD, UK, reclaim their digital lives. Here’s how to recover your lost email account, step-by-step: Step 1: Hit ‘Forgot Password’: Every email […]
We recently got our Hands on Starlink, the latest Satellite Network solution from Elon Musk. Though we found it to be sub-standard for our needs, check our review and test of the device here: Starlink is a satellite internet service offered by SpaceX that aims to provide broadband access to remote and rural areas. Reviews […]
Basic Authentication is still used by many companies for Exchange Online. The login process is based on usernames and passwords, which can be vulnerable to brute force attacks, password spray attacks, etc. The longer you continue to use Basic Authentication, the greater the risk of an attack.[ Microsoft will disable Basic Authentication in its global […]
With Microsoft’s latest security patch rolled out and 84 unknown flaws fixed this brings on the question, what is a zero-day exploit? A zero-day exploit is a vulnerability that is unknown by the developers or end-users until essentially, it’s too late. This can cause devastating damage to all end-users as, by the time you notice […]
If 2021 taught us anything – it is that the IT landscape for SME’s requires full and thorough re-assessment. Due to COVID, demands on existing infrastructure have increased ten-fold. This has largely been down to the sudden need for every single employer to offer hybrid working solutions. As a result of this, MSP’s (Managed Service […]
It probably won’t shock you to discover that one of the most common inquiries we receive nowadays in this time of COVID-19 is: would you be able to assist me with remote working? Our response is always “yes”, obviously. Yet, there are a couple of fundamental issues you should consider. For those of us sufficiently […]
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.