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Original Ych Brych Saves the Day | PC Repair Newtown

Bluesdigital Web Services — Thu, 09 Apr 2026 10:41:53 +0000

An interesting job came into our Newtown workshop last week. A client had picked up a refurbished Dell Precision 3620 from eBay a couple of years ago to handle his design workload — and to be fair, it was a cracking choice.i7 CPU, 16GB RAM, fast NVMe SSD, and a proper CAD graphics card. Solid …

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When a Tablet Needs a Fresh Start: Lenovo Tab M10

Bluesdigital Web Services — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 13:47:57 +0000

The Lenovo Tab M10 is a solid, reliable tablet – easy to use, good value, and ideal for everyday tasks like emails, browsing, streaming and video calls. Recently, a lucky recipient received a Lenovo Tab M10 as a gift — what a great present to get! Tablets like this often find new homes, whether they’re …

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Apple RAM Price Impact — What It Could Mean for MacBooks & iPhones

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:48:46 +0000

Apple has largely been insulated from the RAM price crisis — until now. Long-term DRAM agreements expire in early 2026, meaning new MacBooks, iPhones, and iPads could become more expensive. This post explains why and what to expect. If you’re planning an Apple device purchase next year, it’s worth understanding how the memory market may …

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RAM Shortage & Gaming Hardware — Steam Machine and Half-Life 3 Delays

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:48:11 +0000

Rising RAM prices aren’t just affecting laptops and phones — PC gaming hardware is also feeling the pinch. Launches like Valve’s Steam Machine and the long-awaited Half-Life 3 could be delayed, while prices for gaming PCs may rise in 2026. If you’re a gamer, these shortages could directly affect what you pay and when you …

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Samsung’s RAM Price Hike — Why It Matters More Than You Think

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:47:40 +0000

Samsung has sharply increased the contract price of its RAM, with some DDR5 prices jumping close to five times their previous levels. Because Samsung is one of the world’s biggest memory manufacturers, this affects laptops, phones, tablets, and PCs heading into 2026 — even from brands that don’t carry the Samsung name. If you’ve been …

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Why RAM & SSD Prices Are Rising — And What It Means for Your Tech

Bluesdigital Web Services — Wed, 21 Jan 2026 08:47:04 +0000

RAM and SSD prices have surged dramatically in a very short space of time. AI and data centre demand are soaking up global supply, pushing costs onto everyday tech like laptops, phones, consoles, and tablets. This post explains what’s happening, why it matters, and whether prices are likely to come back down. If you’ve noticed …

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🧝‍♂️ The Bizzy Little Elf…

Bluesdigital Web Services — Tue, 23 Dec 2025 12:16:40 +0000

Morning Job: Student Beasty PC In a busy computer shop, the morning came.First job of the day.An almost complete strip and rebuild of a student beasty PC. Initial report: The machine had a hefty graphics card and a low-power PSU.This pointed to a possible power supply failure or regulation issue. First step.A swift graphics card …

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Why Is My Laptop Slow?

Bluesdigital Web Services — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 09:23:45 +0000

Why Is My Laptop Slow? (And Why a Windows Reinstall Often Fixes It) If you’ve ever asked “Why is my laptop slow?”, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common questions we get at our computer repair shop in Newtown, Powys. There are several reasons a laptop becomes sluggish, but one of the quickest …

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From Dusty Tape to Digital Treasure!

Bluesdigital Web Services — Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:50:08 +0000

Today, I had a real treat—a VHS to DVD/Digital conversion job! Honestly, you don’t see many of these anymore, so it felt like stepping into a little time machine. Thankfully, the customer had dusted off most of the dreaded mould that appears on these old tapes, and it did not ingress too badly on the …

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Canva Print Design Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)

Bluesdigital Web Services — Mon, 27 Oct 2025 17:32:58 +0000

Let’s be honest, we’ve seen it and you likely have too: Canva has revolutionised the way some of our clients design for print. It is both easy and accessible and it gives anyone the confidence to create. But when it comes to print? That confidence can quickly falter. Odd sizes, missing bleed, low-resolution images—sound familiar? …

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