Bluesdigital https://bluesdigital.com/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:40:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://bluesdigital.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Bluesdigital-Blue-Moon-Splash-1400px-02-100x100.webp Bluesdigital https://bluesdigital.com/ 32 32 A Quick CPU Upgrade, BIOS Update & a Rather Large Liquid Cooler 🖥️💦 https://bluesdigital.com/pc-maintenance-bios-update/ Mon, 17 Aug 2026 12:39:57 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8372 One of our neighbours over on Frolic Street popped his head around the door with a quick request: could we update the BIOS and install an upgraded CPU while he nipped out to do some shopping? Easy enough… except this particular custom PC had a rather substantial liquid-cooling setup inside, complete with a radiator that […]

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]]> Custom PC Build Newtown: Behind the Scenes of a Kolink Rocket Complex MINI-ITX https://bluesdigital.com/custom-pc-build-newtown-kolink-rocket-complex/ Thu, 13 Aug 2026 10:52:45 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8337 After recently completing a custom Golf Simulator PC for a long-time customer’s man cave, Bluesdigital was soon asked to take on another project — this time, a compact Media PC for his son. The brief? Something powerful, smart-looking and small enough to fit neatly into a living-room or media setup. For this build, we went […]

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]]> Behind the Scenes: Professional Banner Printing at Bluesdigital https://bluesdigital.com/behind-the-scenes-professional-banner-printing/ Wed, 05 Aug 2026 10:44:11 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8314 Ever wondered what goes into turning a simple idea into a large, eye-catching banner that helps a business stand out? Professional banner printing is about far more than pressing “Print.” When you’re producing graphics that can span several metres, every stage—from design to final export—needs to be carefully planned to ensure crisp images, vibrant colours […]

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]]> 11 Years and Still Going Strong: Why PC Service and Upgrades Matter https://bluesdigital.com/zoostorm-pc-service-and-upgrades/ Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:45:46 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8297 Talk about a loyal customer! This trusty Zoostorm desktop came back through our doors this week for its second-ever service. We originally sold this machine back in 2015, and here it is 11 years later, still doing exactly what it was built to do. It’s always nice to see a familiar computer return for routine […]

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]]> Grumpy on the Couch & Not Talking… https://bluesdigital.com/printer-not-connecting-to-a-computer/ Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:25:32 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8261 …then snuggled up together on my desk! Oh no, a relationship drama at Bluesdigital involving a Thermaltake PC and an Epson XP-215 printer that had completely stopped talking to each other. It had turned into a classic case of printer not connecting to a computer, leaving plenty of frustration behind. After a little expert attention, […]

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]]> How to Stop a Laptop Overheating in Hot Weather https://bluesdigital.com/stop-a-laptop-overheating/ Tue, 14 Jul 2026 12:15:44 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8223 If your laptop is currently sounding more like a hairdryer than a computer, it’s probably feeling the heat! With temperatures creeping up, it’s no surprise people are searching for how to stop a laptop overheating. Your tech has to work much harder in warmer weather, and if the cooling fan is doing your head in, […]

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]]> Hotter than the Heatwave: Printing in Newtown https://bluesdigital.com/hotter-than-the-heatwave-printing-in-newtown/ Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:20:11 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=8103 If you’ve popped into our print shop in Newtown recently, you’ll know it’s been a busy time. The printers have hardly had a chance to cool down, and we’ve loved helping local businesses, organisations and community groups with a fantastic mix of projects. If you’ve been looking for printing in Newtown, here’s a little look […]

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]]> Farewell to an Icon: A 19-Year-Old iMac Retires https://bluesdigital.com/19-year-old-apple-imac-retires/ Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:57:10 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=7578 Every computer has a story. This Apple iMac Core 2 Duo 20-inch ( Mid-2007- MA876LL – A1224 – 2133 ) has quite a story to tell. After nearly 19 years of faithfully looking after its owner’s digital life, this trusty old iMac has finally powered down for the last time. Its display had been borderline […]

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]]> Older Laptop Lost WiFi, Keyboard or Touchpad? Here’s What’s Going On https://bluesdigital.com/laptop-lost-wifi-repair-newtown/ Mon, 22 Jun 2026 11:31:22 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=7474 It was a fairly typical morning in the workshop when a customer brought in a laptop that had suddenly stopped behaving properly. Their main concern was that the laptop lost WiFi connection completely, and once we powered it up, we also found the keyboard and touchpad were unresponsive. At first glance, it looks like a […]

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]]> IT Support Newtown: When a Simple Printer Setup Becomes Something More https://bluesdigital.com/it-support-newtown-refurbished-laptop-data-transfer/ Mon, 15 Jun 2026 14:44:58 +0000 https://bluesdigital.com/?p=7434 When providing IT support Newtown residents can rely on, we’ve learned that even simple tech jobs can take an unexpected turn. Recently, a client’s son was visiting from Australia. He wanted to help his dad set up a new printer on an ageing Dell laptop. It should have been a quick and straightforward task. Unfortunately, […]

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