Category: Advice

front and back of Apple iPhone fixing internals

by Tolga
16/04/2025

Cracked iPhone Screen? How Can We Help?

Our smartphone screens are like a door that opens up to a world of connection, entertainment, or to things that must be done. Despite all our efforts caring and protecting our smartphones, at times, accidents happen. Even if you’ve used a strong screen protector to add that additional protection against drops, screens just crack for […]

digital security concept laptop and Australian Map illustration

by Tolga
11/02/2025

How-to Delete Google My Activity and Why?

In today’s digital age, our online activities are constantly being tracked, stored, and analysed by multinational companies like Google Facebook YouTube and others. While this can enhance user experience by personalising services, it also raises significant concerns about privacy and security. Luckily for us Australians, we have strong privacy laws that protects us better than […]

Custom Built PC in the middle of full tower computer cases

by Tolga
21/12/202411/02/2025

How-to Upgrade and Build a Desktop Computer on a Budget

Building your own desktop computer is a rewarding experience that allows you to tailor the system to your specific needs while saving money. Whether you’re a gamer, content creator, or just looking for a reliable workstation, assembling a desktop PC provides performance, upgradeability, and customisation unmatched by pre-built systems. Today we’ll share easy to understand […]

Map of Brisbane on Laptop screen and technician inspecting a laptop

by Tolga
21/12/202417/02/2025

Comprehensive Guide for Upgrading and Repairing Laptops

Laptops are indispensable tools for work, study, and entertainment. However, wear and tear over time or outdated components can slow them down. While replacing your laptop may seem like the easiest option, repairs and upgrades can often restore its performance and save you $$$ money. Here are some key benefits of upgrades and repairs: Cost-Effectiveness: […]

by Tolga
28/08/2024

How to Clean Your Laptop Properly

Unless your laptop or notebook is regularly cleaned, it’s likely a breeding ground for nasty bacteria as well as dust and grime which may cause problems with your laptop. Laptops are essential tools for both work and leisure, almost all of us own and use a laptop on daily basis. Keeping your laptop clean can […]

Earth from space mobile phone and no entry sign in front of person illustration

by Tolga
26/07/202417/09/2024

How-to Secure Your Google Account

Today, we can confidently say that there isn’t a fellow Australian who hasn’t recieved a scam call, or phishing attempt through an email or text message link (today, this week or past month). According to the Cyber Threat Report percentage % of increase is shocking (both for individuals and businesses alike). Not to mention large […]

by Tolga
20/10/202217/02/2025

Laptop Repairs Near Me

Google is the most used search engine in Australia (dominating 90% of online search). Whether a search is conducted on a laptop device or on a smart-phone, most Aussies are now including “near me” as keywords whenever they are looking for services and local businesses near them in Brisbane. Luckily for The Electronic Fix as […]

by Tolga
29/08/202217/02/2025

Fixing Liquid Damaged Laptops

Regardless of how we use our laptop computers, there will come a time when we will be handling liquid fluids nearby. This could be just a cup of water, sipping our morning coffee or drinking a relaxing tea at evening, or it could be our favourite soft drink during a long gaming session. Despite being […]

laptop with fire flames overheating concept

by Tolga
25/07/202217/02/2025

How to Ensure Your Laptop Does Not Overheat

Depending on what you use your laptop for, some of us have the habit of continuously using laptops for long periods of time (particularly for work or studies), and also at times on uneven surfaces such as our beds or blankets. In such cases, you might have noticed that your laptop device gets very, very […]

Apple MacBook laptop on a living room table

by Tolga
24/07/202217/02/2025

Digital Security Essentials for Australians

What do you think will happen in the unfortunate event that your laptop computer is lost? Seriously, pause for a second and ask yourself how critically important information you actually store in your smartphone and laptop device in 2022. Basically, technological devices and internet security is a subject that most of us Aussies do not […]