Facebook Photo Competition Winner

Today we announced the winner of the best clean caption for this photo:

And the winner is Douglas Eadie with "Even Donald's back passage was dull and uniform"

Well done Douglas as you have won this box of biscuits:

Computer Repair Engineer Reward

As a reward for keep up with the flood of computer repairs that suddenly appeared this week, our delightful Boss bought us lunch!

FBI Asking You For Money?

FBI Asking You For Money? Don't Fall For This Computer Virus That Can Lock Your Computer!

It's called the FBI MoneyPak virus and it has been infecting computers left and right. The ransomware virus infects computers using various methods like email or even just from visiting certain sites. When infected, the computer is locked and rendered useless.

Fear Tactics
One reason the virus has caused such a stir is because it plays on users' fears. The virus claims to be the FBI, stating the user has been caught using their computer for illegal activity like violating copyright laws or distributing illegal material. Sometimes the virus even activates the user's web cam, as if they are being watched.

The virus claims the FBI is fining the user 200 dollars, which must be paid online via MoneyPak; only then, the threat states, will the computer unlock. It gives the users a time frame to pay, usually 72 hours, before criminal action will be taken.

Unlocking the Computer
Individuals with infected computers have found ways to unlock their computers, although this doesn't get rid of the virus. One way is to restart the computer and press F8 to enter Safe Mode. On computers with multiple accounts, it is possible to switch to another account.

Removing the Computer Virus
The best way to remove the virus from your computer is to seek professional help. Even if you're a computer whiz with a dental assistant degree, users attempting to remove the virus on their own often make the situation worse.

Hold On To Your Money
Most importantly, do not pay any money to this virus. The FBI has released a statement about the virus warning people they do not and will not conduct business in this way. Anything that may appear on your computer claiming to be the FBI requesting money is fake.

Sadly, many people have sent money from fear of involvement with the FBI. Once the money is sent, there is no way to get it back or file a claim, and your computer will still be infected with the ransomware.

Avoiding Infection By A Computer Virus
To avoid this and any other virus from infecting your computer, follow these Internet safety guidelines:
• Avoid unfamiliar and suspicious looking websites
• Do not initiate downloads from websites you do not trust
• Always check the format of downloads (audio files are usually mp3, images are usually jpeg, etc.)
• Do not open emails from unknown sources
• Do not publicly distribute your email address
• Use a recognised internet security solution
• Make sure that your computer is kept up todate

Any time you have a virus, the best idea is to use a professional computer virus removal service. Often, if you remove a virus on your own, you can miss hidden factors that could harm your computer or even be used to access your personal information.

Author: Michelle is an aspiring writer with a passion for blogging. She enjoys writing about a vast variety of topics and loves that blogging gives her the opportunity to publicly voice her thoughts and share advice with an unlimited audience.

Edited by Keith B Fergie, Director of PC Solutions, Perth Scotland

Customer Gaming Builds

Another of our custom gaming PC builds heading South. This one is going to Devon

Microsoft Patch Tuesday 13th Nov 2012

Microsoft issued more patches last night for most of the Windows operating systems with an average of 20 updates |@ 180 megs for Windows 7 machines.

Patch Tuesday from Microsoft

Keeping your computer or laptop up to date with all the operating system patches is vital for the computer's security.

If you are having issues with getting updates for your computer, it could be a sign of other fundamental issues that could be resolved with one of our Best Value Computer Health Checks.

Have questions, then give us a call and speak to one of our specialist computer repair engineers

Laptop and MacBook Screen Repairs

Nearly everyday, a laptop is brought into our laptop repair workshop in Perth with a screen looking like this:

Laptop Screen Replacement

Our laptop repair service also includes screen repairs and replacement on MacBooks

MacBook Screen Replacement

These due to the construction of these laptop screens, they are not repairable and have to be replaced.

In this state, the laptop is unusable but you could connect a monitor to the VGA port or in the case of newer laptops to a TV via the HDMI port.

Usually the data is safe unless the damage to the laptop screen was caused by the laptop being dropped or knocked off a table/ counter top.

Believe it or not, apart from dropping a laptop, one of the most common causes of a cracked laptop screen is a result of it having been stood on!

So if you have the misfortune to be suffering from a cracked or  smashed laptop screen, bring it along to our Laptop Repair Centre in Perth and we'll do our very best to get the laptop repaired ASAP

New Minecraft Server

PC Solutions New Minecraft Server

Part of daily life here at PC Solutions is to tend the the animals. We are keeping cows and chickens on our farm.  Donald and myself have had the fun of setting up and running a Minecraft server. So far we have manage to keep the Creepers and Arrowmen at bay but more information later on public access soon...

If you are a Gamer, check out our custom design and build service for gaming systems

A Scoobie Thank You

A customer brought in a pile of biscuits to say thanks for some laptop repair work we did for him.

We just love a wee Scoobie Snack on a Friday afternoon in the laptop repair workshop.

iPad Repairs

iPad Repairs in Perth

Over the last couple of months, our computer repair engineers have been training in all aspects of iPad repairs.

With the final specialist tools now in place, we are proud to announce that PC Solutions is now offering the following iPad repairs across all generations of iPad (1,2 &3)

Description		Retail inc VAT
iPad Touch Screen		£119
Battery		£89.99
iPad LCD Screen		£109.99
Dock Connector		£69.99
Headphone Jack		£69.99
Front screen and rear case		£179.99
Front screen and LCD		£134.99
Power, Volume buttons & lock switch		£69.99
Loud Speaker		£69.99
Front or Rear Camera		£69.99

  The same care, attention and dedication will be given to your iPad repair as we do with laptop repairs.

If you have any questions about our iPad Repair Service in Perth, please call us on 01738 700700

 'ipod', 'iPhone' and 'ipod mini "iPad"' are registered trade marks of Apple Computers