Thinking of getting one of the new sexy Surface 3 tablets from Microsoft? If so check out our YouTube videos on the Surface 3 Pro below.
We will show you what is inside the box when you purchase it, what happens when you first turn on the device, the sexy Type Cover Keyboard and the official MS Surface 3 docking station.
You may have heard of the term NUC but don't know what it is?
Well NUC stands for Next Unit of Computing which simply means a small computer. The small size opens the usage up to a series of different usages such as:
a multimedia machine
usage in small spaces
digital signage
The unit can be attached to the back of a monitor and has inbuilt WIFI so space and cords can be kept to a minimum.
For a look inside a NUC check out the following video:
Well it had to happen. After I dropped my phone into water and the phone survived (check out the video here - http://youtu.be/Q0CMZlcewqY) one of my techs left a phone in his trousers and then it went through the wash.
So what to do with a broken smart phone? Well we decided to pull it apart and video the process to show others what the insides of the Galaxy S3 smartphone looks like.
So check out the video below and if you have any comments please leave them below.
On our Youtube Chanel we are creating a series of videos that show users how to open a variety of laptops. This will enable you to repair the internals, replace components, clean the internal fans or upgrade the laptops. Each of the videos start with steps on how to unscrew or disassemble that particular model to remove the outer panels and then show you the main internal components and how to upgrade or replace them. We mainly focus on laptops from Toshiba but have other videos on HP, Acer & Dell (with other brands being added in the future when we are able to source them). Check out our videos and playlists below:
The QNAP TS-212P is a great NAS (Network Attached Storage) device for SOHO and home use. The device is a barebones unit so you need to know how to install the hard drives yourself.
We have created a video showing how to install and also remove the internal hard drives in this unit.
If your NAS is running hot or the internal fan has stopped working the video also shows how to remove and replace the fan.
Check out the video and if you have any questions please let me know below.
Then check out our video on Youtube (see below). The video shows you how to:
open the unit to access the internals
remove the hard drive to replace it with another one or a SSD.
upgrade or increase the memory
replace the wifi module
clean the internal fan if your laptop is running hot.
replace the main battery or the internal BIOS battery.
I noticed on Dell's official technical manual on this unit that it states to only remove 3 screws to remove the backplate. This is incorrect and the this video will show you what screws need to be removed.
A lot of people are confused with the latest version of Windows 8 (or 8.1). To help out all the new users we have created a series of video tutorials that help beginners learn the basics of the new operating system.
So if you are having issues check out these videos and they will have you using the new Windows 8 like a professional in no time!
The Official Youtube video for Windows 8. This video will guide you through all the basics to get you up and running in Windows 8. Tips and tricks included in the video include the new interface (or the Start Screen), Windows 8 features and introduce the hidden Windows 8 shortcuts.
A Windows 8.1 beginners tutorial. Five great new features in Windows 8.1 upgrade are featured in this video (Start Button / Start Screen, Windows 8 Search, Windows Store, SkyDrive and Internet Explorer 11). A variety of tips and tricks are also shown.
This video shows you some great tips and tricks on the Windows Start Screen and other hints on how to best use it. So if you are confused with this new interface check out this video.
An video featuring an overview of the new Windows 8 Store. Learn how to download and install Windows 8 Apps. A few different apps (all free) are shown in the video and include Skype, Netflix and Evernote.
Having problems with Windows 8 or just looking to see how you can troubleshoot Microsoft's new operating system? Then check out this video as it includes topics such as:
Windows 8 startup options
Task manager.
How to get hardware drivers for windows 8.
Windows update.
Windows diagnostic tool.
Thank you for watching our videos. If you have any questions please leave them below in this blog or add a comment to the relevant Youtube video.
The Kira (aka Kirabook) is Toshiba's luxury range of ultrabooks. We have put together a video showing you how to open up / take apart / teardown this laptop so you can upgrade the hard drive or clean out the fan / insides of the laptop.
Check out the video below and let us know if you have any questions.
Have you ever wanted to check out the inside of a HP DL380 or DL380 G5? Do you need to open up one of these server to perform some work (ie fan replacement, memory upgrade, changing a power supply (PSU)).
Then check out our tear down videos below which demonstrate how to open up these server units and perform some simple tasks.
Check out the latest in our tear down / how to videos on Youtube (see below for the link). In this video we demonstrate how to upgrade both the memory and hard drive in the Toshiba Satellite Pro P750. The actual model of the unit shown is PSAY3A-05F00. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5axPgZdAdSk Also check out our other videos showing how to upgrade other laptops on our Youtube Playlist at: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLK4X7ezNLFJRMZfJdHyhy9Kzsg3mccWOH
We have just uploaded another basic laptop teardown video to our Youtube Channel. This
tear down shows you how to upgrade the memory and hard drives on a
Toshiba Satellite U400 (PSU44A-00J00C) laptop. So if you are looking at upgrading your
ultrabook or putting in a new SSD drive check out this video. The video
also show the fan location wo you can clean that too if your laptop is running hot. http://youtu.be/9fgK6cy8Ycc While you are there also check out our Youtube Channel for other laptop teardown, Windows 8 / 8.1 tutorials and have a look inside other laptops and computer peripherals. If you have any questions or comments please leave them below.
So if you have ever wondered what the inside of a Macbook looks like or want to upgrade the memory, battery or hard drive in a Apple Macbook check out the video below.
You can also see where the fan is so you can clean it out so your Mac runs cooler.
While you are there also check out our Youtube Channel for other laptop teardown, Windows 8 / 8.1 tutorials and have a look inside other laptops and computer peripherals. If you have any questions please leave them below.
Interested in the Toshiba Satellite Pro L50-A laptop (PSKK7A-002002)? Then check out our unboxing and tear down of this model on our Youtube Channel. The unboxing shows you whats inside the box when you buy a Toshiba Satellite Pro L50 and the tear down video allows you to:
see the insides of the laptop.
allow you to clean the internal fan.
upgrade or access the internal hard drive.
replace the internal battery (for some reason Toshiba didn't make it easy to access the battery in the Satellite Pro L50).
While you are there also check out our Youtube Channel for other laptop teardown, Windows 8 / 8.1 tutorials and have a look inside other laptops and computer peripherals. If you have any questions please leave them below.
Ever wondered what the inside of a hard drive looks like?
A hard drive is a computer peripheral that stores all your data within a computer. Due to the nature of a hard drive (ie once it is open the data on the drive is lost) not many people have seen the inside of an actual hard drive.
Below are two videos showing the insides of both a 3.5" (desktop) and 2.5" (laptop) hard drive.
Warning: If you follow the steps in these video ALL you data will be lost. If you need to recover data off a hard drive please consult a data recovery expert.
If you have any questions please leave them in the comment field below.
We have just uploaded another basic laptop teardown video to our Youtube Channel.
This tear down shows you how to upgrade the memory and hard drives on a Toshiba z830 Ultrabook. So if you are looking at upgrading your ultrabook or putting in a new SSD drive check out this video. The vide also show you how to clean out the internal fan.
We were luck enough to get our hands on Leader Companion 544 notebook. We created a short video showing users how to replace the memory and hard drive on the unit.
This unit is a rebadged Clevo W25AEF so the same method can also be used for this laptop or other rebadged Clevo units.
I came across a strange problem today. A client who is using Outlook 2010 couldn't delete any emails. When trying to delete an email it came up with an error and said to run scanpst.exe. Running the scanning program found some errors and repaired them but it still didn't fix the issue.
Upon further investigation I noticed that you could permanently delete emails (ie press shift and then the del key). The issue was with just the Deleted Items folder as I couldn't manually move items from or to that folder.
I then exported the email to another PST file and then everything worked all ok.
This fix was for MS Outlook 2010 but it may also work with other versions. If it works for you on another version please leave a comment below.
I found it strange that the scanpst utility didn't fix it but an export to another PST files did (I also exported the Deleted Items folder) so thought I'd share it here and hopefully it saves someone else a headache!
