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How to Remove Hola Search

Hola Search is a browser hijacker that modifies your web browser’s setting. These altered settings change your browsers default search engine and homepage to Hola’s own.  Hola Search is more annoying than it is dangerous, either way though, it should, … Read More

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School Logo Designs

We were approached by a local School , who wished to have a Logo designed to represent them in an expanding education marketplace. We visited the school initially to gather a sense of what the school was trying to project … Read MoreRead More

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Computer Maintenance – Cleaning The Inside of a PC

Computer Maintenance Cleaning The Inside of a PC   Level:  Beginner Time Taken:  15-30 minutes What you will need: Philip’s screwdriver   Recommended Items: Cotton Buds > lint free cloth Isopropyl alcohol 90+% > water Compressed Air/small battery powered vacuum … Read MoreRead More

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How to remove and apply thermal paste to a CPU

How to remove and apply thermal paste to a CPU Level:  Intermediate Time Taken:  10-30 minutes What you will need: Thermal Paste Cotton Buds/Q-Tips > lint free cloth Isopropyl alcohol 90+% /acetone> water   If your computer or laptop is … Read MoreRead More

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Health and Safety – PC Repair

Health and Safety – PC Repair   People often ignore the risks involved in opening and operating on your computers interior, or many people don’t realize just how dangerous it can be.  Whether you’re a beginner or a professional, health … Read MoreRead More

What Thermal Paste should I use

What is Thermal Paste?   Thermal paste is a conductive material used to allow better flow of heat between two or more objects.  In the computer world, it is used on heat sinks that are connected to the CPU and … Read MoreRead More

Logo Design for the Irish Astronomical Trail

Taking a look at Logo Re-Design, this week we finished off a new logo for a local client. The Irish Astronomical Trail, Although we are based in Belfast and they are based in Dublin, Ireland, there was no problems with … Read MoreRead More

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How to upgrade or replace your computers ram

How to upgrade or replace your computers ram   Level:  Beginner   Time Taken:  5 -10 minutes   What you will need:   Philip’s screwdriver Compatible Ram Module   Upgrading or replacing your computers ram is an easy task, just … Read MoreRead More

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How much ram can windows 7/vista/xp take

How much ram can windows 7/vista/xp take     Before you buy your ram, make sure your computer can take use the type of ram you are buying, check here for a guide to choosing the right ram for your … Read MoreRead More

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Choosing the right ram for your computer

Choosing the right ram for your computer   With an ever increasing pool of different kinds of ram out there, it’s no surprise that people are often confused about what kind of ram they need for their computer.  Here is … Read MoreRead More

How to repair Sony MDR v700 headphones

Oin Interactive recently had to repair a pair of High Quality Headphones. They were Sony MDR v700 DJ headphones. With only one lead going into a single ear speaker. This is preferential for Dj’ing as you cant have leads trailing … Read MoreRead More

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How to replace a MacBook 13.3 Screen

Replacing a 13″ MacBook screen   A client recently brought us a MacBook, the screen was badly damaged and needed replaced.  We decided to document the process and post it here to help anyone who needs to replace their MacBook … Read MoreRead More