Managing a local group or charity can be a lot of work, but your website shouldn’t be. We specialise in affordable web design in Mid-Wales, creating clean, easy-to-use websites that help local organisations like the U3A connect with their members.
If your group needs a simple, professional online home that’s easy for everyone to navigate, pop in and see us at Frolic House.
Let’s get your group online: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Visit us: Frolic House, Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
The worlds reliance on Microsoft & other tech giants is causing grief again.
Microsoft’s Bing had some problems earlier today, with results not loading. that seems to be working again, but this outage also appears to still be affecting Bing’s application programming interface (API), which means that other services that rely on Bing aren’t working properly.
DuckDuckGo and Ecosia, two alternative search engines that rely on Bing’s search results, aren’t returning any search results right now. Microsoft Copilot isn’t loading either. ChatGPT Plus subscribers, who have the ability to perform web searches, also get an error when they try to search for something too.
I’m also wondering if DPD’s tracking uses Bing, as that’s up the shoot too.
Oh dear….
🛠️ Your Local Tech Safety Net
While we can’t fix Microsoft’s global outages, we can make sure your own home or business setup is as resilient as possible. If you are tired of “dodgy” connections, spinning loading wheels, or tech that just doesn’t play ball, come and see us.
From clearing out software gremlins to building custom PCs that don’t rely on “the cloud” for every little thing, we are your go-to computer shop in Newtown. We provide expert, honest advice to keep you running, even when the tech giants are having a wobble.
Get your tech back on track: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Visit us: Frolic House, Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
If your four-legged friend is looking a bit scruffy and it’s time for some dog grooming, give Becky a shout! With over 20 years of experience in looking after pooches, she provides a top-tier service to keep your dog happy and healthy.
Becky’s Services:
✂️ Cuts & Clips
🛁 Baths
🐾 Nails
Give Becky a call on: 📱 07792 942 752
Supporting Local Businesses in Newtown 📍
At Bluesdigital, we love supporting the local experts who make our community thrive. Whether you are a dog groomer like Becky or running another local venture, we are here to help your business look its best.
As your local print shop in Newtown, Powys, we can help you with everything from business cards and flyers to price lists and posters. If you need high-quality printing to get the word out about your services, pop in and see us at Frolic House.
Get your business noticed: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Visit us: Frolic House, Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
These larger-than-life cards are designed to capture attention and showcase your brand in a unique and memorable way. Imagine handing out a business card that stands out from the rest – with its larger size, it commands attention and instantly sets you apart from the competition. Perfect for networking events, trade shows, or even everyday use, supersize business cards offer the opportunity to showcase your creativity and professionalism. But it doesn’t end there.
These oversized business cards are not just for traditional business purposes. They can also be used as novelty items or promotional tools. With their eye-catching size (1000 x 500mm), they are perfect for businesses in industries such as entertainment, hospitality, and creative arts. So why settle for ordinary when you can go supersize? Invest in these larger-than-life business cards and make a lasting impression that speaks volumes about your brand and personality.
At Bluesdigital, we are your dedicated print shop in Newtown, Powys, specialising in bringing digital designs into the physical world. From event posters and heritage displays to business cards and flyers, we ensure your message is seen loud and clear.
Need something printed for your project?
Local Expertise: We understand the needs of Newtown’s businesses and community groups.
Professional Quality: Vibrant colours and sharp text for every job.
Personal Service: Pop in to discuss your paper stock and layout options in person.
Visit us at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Find us: Frolic House, Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
And, if you’re out and about, check out Newtown Textile Museum!
Well, it’s not often that my translation skills get used for Mandarin. But I do love a challenge, especially when it comes to creating posters!
Let’s get printing some posters 🙂
This was a job for one of our local takeaway’s. They had been supplied with only English & Welsh versions of the latest recycling guide poster, but most of the staff speak Mandarin as a first language!
By the power of Google & the tweaking skills of Adobe Acrobat Pro. Finished with an A3 hi-def print & some laminating, Job Done.
From multi-language posters to laminated A3 prints, we combine design tweaks, high-res printing, and finishing to get your project done right and on time.
🖨️ High-definition printing • Laminating • Local expertise 📍 Delivered by friendly Newtown printers you can trust
📞 Call 01686 610 106 | 💬 Message 0783 222 7823
✅ Professional, local, and ready for any challenge
It’s that time again! We’ve been tidying up the shelves at Frolic House to make room for more gear. 🧹✨
This round’s giveaway:
50x Blu-Ray Cases 💿
60x DVD Cases 📀
100x Clamshell Cases 📦
UPDATE: These have now GONE to the Newtown Cancer Research Shop! Always happy to support a fantastic local cause. ❤️
Clearing out your own old tech? 🖥️♻️
If your “clear out” involves upgrading to a faster machine or finally getting that old PC repaired, we’re here to help. For the best Newtown computer services, whether it’s a hardware refresh or a total system rebuild, give us a shout!
Get in touch: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Visit us: Frolic House, Newtown (Right between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
We know your time is precious, so we’ve made it easier than ever to get the help you need. Our new Online Booking Service is officially live!
Whether you have a “pesky” laptop that needs a look-over at our repair bench, or you want to sit down and discuss a new website project, you can now reserve your time with just a few clicks. It’s all about making your experience at Bluesdigital as smooth as possible.
How we can help you today:
Computer Repairs: Book a slot to drop off your tech for a professional diagnosis.
Web Design Consultations: Sit down with us to plan your new site or a refresh.
General Tech Chat: Not sure what you need? Book a time to talk it through!
As your local computer shop in Newtown and specialists in affordable web design in Mid-Wales, we love finding tech solutions that actually work for people. If you’d like a similar booking system for your own business or group, we can help with that too!
Find us at Frolic House: ☎️ Call: 01686 610 106 📱 Text: 0783 222 7823 📍 Visit us: Frolic House, Newtown (Between the Medical Practice & Driving Test Centre)
Folk’s quite often ask “What’s the difference?” with the main drive in your computer. The three main types you’ll hear about—HDD-SSD-NVMe—all offer a heck of a lot of difference in terms of performance!
Up until around 5yrs ago, the Mechanical HDD (Hard disk drive) was the standard type of drive in most peoples computers.The speed of these had not really gone past the 100mb mark, but were reasonably cheap & reliable enough.
The very sturdy WD Black HDD.
Then the SSD (solid state drive) arrived. With speeds now up to 500mb or so, this was a very large step in consumer computer performance. Boot up times were down to a few seconds, and even a low powered machine really benefitted from upgrading.
My SSD of choice, the Samsung EVO range.
Now we have moved on to the latest generation of storage, NVMe drives. Speeds are now measured in the 3-7000+mb range, helping us to run loads of things at the same time without impacting performance.
