Wouldn't it be great when you have a computer problem if
you could solve it yourself? For major upgrades and diagnosing of
difficult issues, we would recommend seeing a reputable computer solutions
provider such as ourselves. However, there are some things you can do
yourself without the need to call us up! There are a number of useful
"self-help" websites we recommend that can assist you in diagnosing and
resolving your problem.
Having trouble the speed of your
internet connection or not sure if a website has gone offline? Check it
out with the Global Broadband Speed Test at
http://www.speedtest.net.
An Australian version providing similar functionality is OzSpeedTest
located at
http://www.ozspeedtest.com/bandwidth.
You'll need a working internet connection to visit these though! Another
useful website is Down for everyone or just me? located at
http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com.
Looking for a
manual? Check out The Manuals at
http://www.the-manuals.com
and for more computer instructions why not check out EzInstructions at
http://www.ezinstructions.com.
Having trouble with a Microsoft
product? Check out the Automated Troubleshooting Services at
http://support.microsoft.com/mats.
The Microsoft Support website also provides a detailed knowledge base of a
range of questions and answers to problems and issues located at
http://support.microsoft.com.
Microsoft Office Online also has a dedicated help section online at
http://office.microsoft.com/en-au/help.
However If you want to go more
technical, check out Microsoft TechNet at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/support/ee/ee_advanced.aspx.
Microsoft even offers free sample chapters of their latest books if you
are interested,
http://www.microsoft.com/learning/books/chapters/default.mspx.
Lost some data? Before trying
anything else (or getting a hammer out), try Recover My Files at
http://www.recovermyfiles.com/data-recovery-software-download.php.
If it is just a corrupt file, check out the "How to recover a lost file in
Word 2007 or in Word 2003" article at
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/827099.
We hope these links help!
