Macbook Wifi Card Replacement
Watch our tech carry out a Macbook wifi card replacement! This is a fairly common repair for Apple Macbook Pros! Sometimes the wifi card - or "AirPort card" in Apple terms stops working. End result - no wireless connectivity to the internet for you! Of course, this...
“I just feel so stupid” – Victim of Telstra tech support call scam
They were the first words this lady said to me when she brought her computer in to our store after falling victim to a Telstra scam. And sadly, its a very common response. Here's why you shouldn't feel stupid if you have been a victim of a phone call scam They are...
How to choose your IT Guy!
Given that there are some pretty questionable "IT guys" getting around on the Coast going by the horror stories we have been hearing lately, we thought we would put together some advice on how to choose where to get your computer repaired! Warranty First step is to...
Statement from Tara & Daniel – Owners of Total Microsystems
Update - September 2018 After two failed attempts with lodging complaints with the Department of Fair Trading, Mr Nicholas Peters finally lodged his case with QCAT. We finally had the opportunity to present our case at QCAT on the 1st August 2018. The...
Make your computer faster by upgrading to a solid state drive!
Make your computer faster by upgrading to a solid state drive! Upgrade to a 240GB SSD - $279 (parts & labour) Upgrade to a 480GB SSD - $365 (parts & labour) ✔️️Make your computer much faster. ✔️️More reliable – SSD’s have no moving parts so don’t break like...
Total Microsystems are now a Microsoft Silver Partner!
Because its never enough to just sit around and not improve... Total Microsystems are on a mission! We strive to be the very best we can be and part of this means having the necessary industry accreditations and qualifications. Microsoft are an obvious first choice....
Testimonial from a happy customer
We recently received this rave review from one of our lovely customers! Such very kind words! We very much appreciate when our locals try to #shoplocalfirst ! I’m a raving fan of TMS Beerwah. I’ve needed new laptops, desktops and wifi modem routers over the last few...
One for the gamers – our thoughts on Forza Horizon 3
The latest edition of the popular console game has just been released with some pretty cool upgrades. Xbox Play Anywhere If you purchase a digital copy of Forza Horizon 3 on the Xbox or Microsoft online store, you can take advantage of the new “Xbox Play...
4K Blu-ray movies are here!
We have been waiting a while for this, but now pleased to report that 4K Blu-ray players and movies are now available. What is Ultra HD '4K' Blu-ray? Ultra HD '4K' Blu-ray discs are a new format of media that support a resolution of 3840 x 2160 as well as high dynamic...
No ports left in the Beerwah Exchange
If you have recently applied to get ADSL connected at your home in Beerwah... until someone else gives up their connection, it looks like you are out of luck. For some time now the ports at the Beerwah Exchange have been full... so full that you can now only get a new...
Why beers and laptops can never be friends 🙁
We had a customer bring in his Macbook Pro last week.... the poor notebook had suffered an untimely demise at the hands of his mates beer.... that's what friends are for though right? Luckily for this customer, he had insurance and just needed a formal assessment to...
Streaming Services and Woeful Internet Connections
How do you go with streaming video services? We have tested a few now and have come to the conclusion that if you have rubbish internet speeds (as we do here in Beerwah) your only real option is Netflix. Stan Stan offers a good range of content, pricing is on par at...
It doesn’t have to be a Mac to be beautiful!
Many people choose Apple computers not because of their technical capabilities... but because they look pretty! Hey look if you love the Apple look and have a fancy office and want that as your vibe (and are happy to pay a premium for doing so) - go for it! But if you...
Don’t assume that because we are smaller, we are expensive!
We often get people saying to us "nah its ok, I shop at Umart or PC Case Gear" under the assumption that they are the cheapest. Ok ...well what if I told you that almost always we can match the prices... and very often beat them? Just because we are a smaller,...
Are you ready for Windows 10?
With Windows 8 really frustrating many people, Microsoft knew they would have to make some big improvements to the next edition… and according to all reports – it looks like they have achieved this with Windows 10! With an official release date of 29 July 2015, now is...
While smartphones are getting bigger… computers are getting smaller!
While it seems we want bigger screens on our smart phones when we are out and about…. We want our computers to be as small as possible! So if you are looking for a computer that is very small or one just to plug into your TV… we have some great options for you! Intel...
How did I ever live without a Google Chromecast?
So Daniel's younger "knows everything" brother told me quite some time ago to get a Google Chromecast. Me, thinking I knew better, kept ignoring him. He's one of those 'early adopter' types that marketing people go nuts for ( Which I blame it on Reddit personally)....
What is ‘online streaming’ for TV and movies and why is it the next best thing?
Online streaming is the way of the future. You no longer need to worry about the hassle of going to a video store, hiring a movie and returning it when your time is up. Nor do you need to download content illegally and risk hefty fines and dangerous viruses while...
Watch out for Kogan Scam Email
Well this is a super super sneaky one that I haven't seen before. Check out this email that landed in my inbox this morning. Its from online electronics store Kogan advising that my "order" has been held for a "spot check". This I could instantly see as a total scam...
Could Basecamp help your business or organisation?
I have recommended Basecamp to quite a few customers over the years. For those of you who arent familiar with it, Basecamp is a cloud based online project management/collaboration tool. If you are the type of business that has multiple active projects going with...