Whats happened to AK Computers Manchester

Hiya,

Ive been watching this weblog for a while and I see that its still live and kicking.

I just thought I would mention that AK Computers Manchester is now closed. This does not mean that you wont be able to get your warranty honoured as I believe that AK Computers in Burnley is still going strong.

So what happened to that misserable skin headed dude who ran the Manchester Shop (Me)?

Well here I am. Alive and kicking. Those of you who met me probably thought I didnt smile much but thats the way God made me. Those of you who brought in a computer for repair will know that I repaired 99% of computers that came into the shop in a speedy and professional manner.

So, whats happening at the moment? Well, still working occasionally for AK I have now developed an Asian dating website for them which I hope will make many people happy and find love for those lacking the tender touch.

I also run a couple of ringtones websites which keep the wolf from the door. I have recently also set up an iPod Downloads website for a bit of fun.

So as you can see Im still busy but no longer repairing computers, which is probably a good thing, as I have noticed that occasionally I do smile now...

:))

Sun cream V Lard

Research has found that rubbing the suncream into the skin gives us 0% protection from UVA( Cancer causing) AND UVB (Skin burning) Rays.

Simply it must be applied like lard or we're buggered. It would also seem, logic prevailing, that it is pointless having no shirt on if your covered in 'head to toe' in suncream about 1mm thick.

Simply put on a long sleaved T-Shirt that is white in colour and apply sun cream in fair to reasonable amounts to catch any stray UVA / UVB rays (do this regularly). Stay indoors during the height of the sunshine (anything from say about 10am until 7pm) and buy a new home computer from us to research the best places to go skiing, pothole rooting or diving.

Also consider buying an Acer Notebook to use on the beach while your away.


D

Bombing in India

Some say the most frightening thing about the modern world is terrorism.

I always think this way.

The News may say "20 dead, 150 wounded" for example. This would in theory add 300 inconvenienced Doctors and Nurses, 1000 heartbroken relatives to the equation (and more!) but dont forget the 1000's working to make sure it doesnt happen again, the millions of pounds donated by 1000's of Charity's and jobs for those who need to rebuild the area, care for the injured over the next 50 years, feed all these people mentioned etc etc.

So apart from destroying life, it builds life, it is life, terrorism cannot win if we do not fear it. Its natural that this world has been destroying and re-birthing species of plants, animals and humans over millions of years. Different nations have been fighting over different things since the first written words, thousands of years ago.

Like rats, locusts and vultures of the natural world, terrorists will always exist and continue to feed as a sub-species on happy everyday people. They are a natural addition to our everyday life. We could never banish it completely. The war on terror is waisted for this reason alone.

AND THEY THINK ITS ALL OVER ....

And it is. England are out. Italy win. I think it was a good result.

Ive been looking at the AK Computers Website for some time now and hoping that I can find time somewhere to sort out that left hand navigation.

I welcome any comments from users on what annoys them most about the way our website navigation works.

Tha Dog

Motherboards - How to diagnose. (and an appology)

Heres a quick solution to diagnosing problematic motherboards.

First, run a memory test, this can be downloaded from the link below.

Memory test

Make a bootable CD, then simply boot your machine and let it run by itself.

Then if it passes, disconnect everything from your motherboard including graphics card if it has onboard graphics. Make sure this includes any front usb (case mounted) connectors.

Also disconnect everything apart from your hard drive (power cables can remain in place, just remove ribbon cables). If your having a problem now its either your hard drive, motherboard or processor. Disconnect or replace your drive depending on the nature of the problem. Now your left with a 90% chance its your board. If you have a grapchics card and no onboard graphics check how hot its getting, replace with an old PCI one or similar AGP Graphics Card to be sure.


Note: Im guessing you are only doing this becuase you have run a full operating system health test or it just fails to boot up full stop, Dont start doing this without checking everything software wise first or at least the fuse in the power cable. Im also assuming you know the PSU to be in working order.

So, Ok, you know its either the board or the processor. Now its time to way up the options. For instance, A new socket 478 board will cost about £33.00, but Socket 478 Pentium and Celerons are discontinued. They cost a few quid as well when they were around.

If you cant prove your processor isnt faulty I can offer you this safer bet.
A new Intel Celeron D 326 2.53GHz Processor and Asrock 775I65GV skt 775 Motherboard for £69.00, 1 year warranty.

Just thought you would like to know :)

Also I need to make an appology for my bad spelling. I have decided to sacrifice good grammar for content! I cant type up a blog every day and spell check it as im the only Techi here at AK Manchester my days are very busy. Thats right, I cant be bothered to install Microsoft Office on this computer.

Its been a whole day now since the word "Football" has been mentioned to me or in my presence. This pleases me.

A friend of mine said he saw a t-shit with "Geek" written on the front of it. Apparently it also said "No I wont fix your Fecking Computer" on the back.

If only I had a choice....

Portugal To Semi Finals - And back to computers

Its a shame we didnt make get to be World Cup Champions and its also a shame I didnt go to the bookies and bet on Portugal beating england, (draw at half time).
Anyway, the footie is over and im glad, its back on to the computer website, doing computer repairs and systems builds. Its good to be advising customers about Home PC's rather than talking to them about football - usually against my will.

Shame on you England, but thank god its over.

:)

G

England v Portugal (oh, and we are now an official Acer Distributer...)

Hi, For all those who like football my prediction is.... Portugal.

Why? I dont know, call it a hunch.

Anyway, putting football to one side I would just like to mention we are now an official Acer distributer. This means we will be offering the best prices on Acer Laptops and Computers, components etc. Some helpfull links are posted below.

• Acer Distributer Manchester
  
• Acer Notebooks
  
• Cheapest Acer Laptop
  

I hope England do win the world cup, dont get me wrong, I just dont think we will, and if the best we can do (as a country) to support our team is eat marsbars with the word "believe" written on them or drink Carling lager then we deserve to lose.

:)

The dog