Tech Fixer

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Canberra's #1 mobile computer repair service. 🚗 We come to your home or office for laptop repairs, WiFi setup, data recovery & custom PCs.

07/06/2026

Is your laptop sounding like a jet engine taking off just from opening a few internet tabs? ✈️🔥

​When a computer slows down, freezes, or gets burning hot to the touch, most people assume it's getting old or has a virus. But very often, the real culprit is hiding right inside the case: dust.

​Over time, your laptop's internal fans act like a tiny vacuum cleaner, pulling in dust, pet hair, and carpet fibres. When that debris builds up, it creates a thick blanket over the cooling vents.

​What happens next?

​Thermal Throttling: Your processor intentionally slows itself down to a crawl to avoid melting.

​Component Strain: The fans have to spin at maximum speed constantly, wearing them out prematurely.

​Sudden Blackouts: If it gets too hot, the laptop will instantly shut down to protect itself, losing your unsaved work.

​Giving your laptop a quick blast of compressed air from the outside can help, but if it has been a year or two, it usually needs a proper internal clean and a fresh application of thermal paste to keep it running silently and quickly.

​If your machine is running hot or sluggish, don't wait for it to overheat and fail. Let the team at techfixer.com.au open it up, clear out the gunk, and restore it to factory performance! 👇

​💻 Book a laptop service today: techfixer.com.au

17/04/2022

Having issues with your home or business pc/laptop? We can get your computer up and running smoothly again with our Onsite services.

Our On-site technicians can visit your home weekdays, after hours and weekends by appointment to suit your busy lifestyle.

Apple macOS hit by mysterious malware called Silver Sparrow - Tech Fixer 23/02/2021

Apple macOS hit by mysterious malware called Silver Sparrow.

Apple macOS hit by mysterious malware called Silver Sparrow - Tech Fixer Apple recently released a new M1 chipset and mysterious malware called "Silver Sparrow" infected about 30,000 macOS computers worldwide.

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Canberra, ACT
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Opening Hours

Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm