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  • VennerCorp 12:11 on October 21, 2012 Permalink |
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    Laptop Repair Lightwater

    We are a small friendly company offering a quick and personal Laptop, Netbook, Computer and Tablet repair or upgrade services for the Lightwater and surrounding areas.

    All our services are offered both to personal and business customers – We will look after your personal laptops in your Laptop Repair Lightwaterhome as well as your business machines in your Shop, Clinic or Small Business we also look after medium to large internationals.

     

    Laptop Repairs – Dropped your laptop? We can normally fix most faults, including broken or damaged displays, keyboards, batteries and motherboards.

    If your laptop or computer is beyond economical repair we can transfer your data and programs to your new machine.

     

    Laptop Upgrades – If your machine is running slow or running out of space, we can upgrade your memory/ram or upgrade your hard disk to a larger version including transferring all your current data to your new machine.

    Our services include;

    • Laptop Screen Repairs.
    • Laptop Keyboard Repairs
    • Laptop Battery Replacements.
    • Laptop Hard Disk Upgrades.
    • Ram Upgrades.
    • Software Upgrades.
    • Operating System Upgrades e.g. XP upgrade to Vista or Windows 8.
    • Crashes and Lockup Diagnosis.
    • Virus and Spy ware Removal.
    • Data Recovery.
    • Data Backup and or Transfer to a new machine.

    This is not a comprehensive list so if there is a service you require that is not mentioned please still contact us.

     

    We now offer a complementary collect and drop back service for our customers, this is offered to our local customers in the Lightwater, West end, Chobham and Woking to Guildford corridor.

    If you would like any more information or would like to book a collection / get a quote please contact us or visit our laptop repair and upgrade or computer repair and upgrade pages.

     
  • VennerCorp 19:14 on October 15, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to add UK Bank Holidays to my IPhone Calender

    Below are some basic instructions to allow your to easily add the future and past UK Bank Holidays or almost any other country to your Iphone, these instructions will also work on your Ipad.

    Apple provides a useful feature in IOS 4,5,6 and greater that will allow you to subscribe to any Public Internet Calendar. Apple makes things even easier for you by proving its own Public Internet Calendars.How to add UK Bank Holidays to my IPhone Calender

    Follow the steps below.

    • Unlock your Iphone or Ipad.
    • Tap the “Settings” Icon.
    • Tap “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”.
    • Scroll down and tap “Add Account”.
    • Tap “Other”.
    • Tap “Add Subscribed Calendar”.
    • Locate the server field input box and enter the URL of you desired calendar

    For UK  Bank Holidays enter – ical.mac.com/ical/UK32Holidays.ics

    • Tap “Next”.
    • If you want to you can change the name of the calendar on the next screen under “description”
    •  When you are happy Tap “save”.

    You should now have every UK Bank Holiday in the Iphone displayed in your or Ipad Calendar app. They will be viewable just like any other appointment.

    Follow the link below to find all of Apple’s Public Internet Calendars

    http://www.apple.com/downloads/macosx/calendars/

    You can also use the same method above to import  UK Bank Holidays in to your Google Calendar or any other Calender application that accepts ICS feeds.

    If you have problems following these instructions or would like any other IT support please visit our IT Support page or contact us.

     
  • VennerCorp 18:29 on October 15, 2012 Permalink |
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    Business Website Design Camberley

    We are a small professional Business Website Design and Creation company based in Chobham covering the Camberley and local surrounding areas of Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire.

    Our customers include small businesses, shops, medial clinics and large international businesses.Business Website Design Camberley

    We are experienced in creating websites of various sizes and complexities from simple single page “holder” sites to all the way to ecommerce internet shops and online stock management systems.

    We do not use templates to create our sites; each and every site is created from scratch to the customer’s wishes, needs and expectations.

    If you currently have a website and it’s looking a bit tired or it’s not bringing in the kind of results you need, we can modernise / update your site and then optimise it for the search engines to increase your visitor’s numbers and enquiries / sales.

     

    Our services include;

    • Website Design and Creation.
    • Ecommerce website creation.
    • Website updates and modernisation.
    • Online Video creation and uploading.
    • Social Media account setup and running.
    • Setting up and running Google advertising campaigns.
    • Website hosting.
    • Domain name registration.
    • Search Engine Optimisation

     

    If the service you require is not mentioned, please contact us, as the list above is only providing a sample and is not comprehensive list

     

    The majority of our clients are in the Camberley, Bagshot, Windlesham, Sunningdale, Chobham areas and the Woking to Guildford / Godalming thoroughfare, but we also have customers around the world so if you are outside this area please still contact us.

     

    For more information please contact us to arrange a quote or site visit or check out a small sample of our clients sites.

     
  • VennerCorp 16:30 on October 7, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to set up a fixed IP address on windows vista, XP and 7 

    How to set up a fixed IP address on windows Vista

    These instructions will also work on XP,Vista & Windows 7.

    1. Click your Start button.
    2. In the search box type cmd and press enter.
    3. You should now have a black box on your screen.How to set up a fixed IP address
    4. Type ipconfig and press enter.
    5. A lot of text will appear on the screen.
    6. If you connect wirelessly locate Wireless LAN adapter Wireless
      write down the following information

      1.  IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . :
      2. Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . :
      3.  Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
      4.  IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . . :
      5. Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . :
      6. Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :
    1. If you connect via a cable locate Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection:
      write down the following information

      1.  IPv4 Address. . . . . . . . . . .
      2.  Subnet Mask . . . . . . . . . . . :
      3.    Default Gateway . . . . . . . . . :

     

    1. In the black box type exit and the window will close.
    2. Click the Start button again.
    3. In the search box type network and sharing center and press enter.
    4. A window will appear showing all your network connections.
    5. Locate the wireless or wired connection you are using.
    6. Click View Status.
    7. Another window will appear.
    8. Click the Properties at the bottom left.
    9. Another window will appear.
    10. Double click on Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4).
    11. Select the use the following IP Address so you can edit the boxes.
    12. Fill in the details you wrote down earlier.
    13. Click OK.
    14. Close down all the windows and restart your computer.

    That is it, your pc now has a fixed IP address.

    If you would like more information or help setting up your pc or your network please contact us for a quote or visit our pc support page.

     

     
  • VennerCorp 15:18 on October 7, 2012 Permalink |
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    Laptop Repair Egham

    We are a Professional Laptop Repair / Computer Repair & Installation company based in Chobham and covering the Egham areas of Surrey and Berkshire.

    We are specialists in laptop repair and laptop upgrades including replacing broken screens, liquid damage, drop damage, hard disk & memory upgrades.Laptop Repair Egham

    As well as laptops we also repair, upgrade and install netbooks, tablets, and standard desktop computers.

    If your laptop or computer is beyond economical repair we can recover your data and copy this to a new laptop / computer or external storage device.

    Running out of storage space on your laptop or netbook? We can swap out your current drive with a new larger version and copy all your data and settings across so you won’t notice any difference.

     

    Our Services include;

    • Replacing broken laptop screens.
    • Replacing broken laptop keyboards.
    • Data Recovery from non working / broken laptops and computers.
    • Memory / Ram upgrades.
    • Hard disk replacement / upgrades.
    • Crashes and lockup diagnosis.
    • Virus / Spyware removal.
    • Operating System upgrades (e.g. XP to Windows 8).
    • Software Upgrades.

    As well as our standard onsite service, we now offer a free collection and drop back service for the Egham  and surrounding area including Virginia Water, Wentworth, Sunningdale, Chobham and the Woking to Guildford corridor.

    If you are just outside this area please still contact us as we can normally help.

     

    For more information on our Laptop and Computer Services please contact us to Get a Quote / Book a Visit or visit our Laptop Repair & Computer Repair Pages.

     
  • VennerCorp 21:43 on October 4, 2012 Permalink |
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    Facebook hits 1 Billion users!

    If your business if not already on facebook, now is the time to setup a business page.

    Facebook provides an excellent method of communicating directly with your current and potential customers and best of all its free. Once setup there are no running costs apart from your time.

    Because facebook is interactive to get the most from it you need to try an engage with your visitors e.g. offer special offers or interesting items that they are likely to want to comment on or share with their friends.

     

    If you would like help setting up a facebook page for your business please contact us or visit our help and support page.

     
  • VennerCorp 18:48 on October 1, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to setup a Business Ebay Account

    These instructions are only for setting up an Ebay business account, if you are not planning on running a business you should setup a standard Ebay account.

    Goto ebay.co.uk or ebay.com or whichever derivative is suitable for your country.

    At the top left of the screen you will see “hi! Sign in or Register“– click register.How to setup a Business Ebay Account

    Ebay will now present you a form to fill in; you will need to enter the following information;

    • Business Name (Your registered name, this does not have to be the same as your username).
    • Business type (Manufacturer, Realtor, Charity, Wholesaler or Distributor, Broker/Jobber/Marker Trader/Dealer, Car Dealer, Other).
    • Salutation (Mr,Mrs,Miss,Ms).
    • First name.
    • Surname.
    • Street address.
    • Town/City.
    • County.
    • Post Code.
    • Country.
    • Primary telephone number.
    • Secondary telephone number (optional).
    • Email address.
    • Confirm Email address.

    Click Continue, Ebay will then offer you a second form.

    • Choose your companies Ebay user Id (this is what you will sign in with and buyers will see).
    • Choose your Password.
    • Confirm your Password.
    • Choose a secret question (e.g. your first school).
    • Your secret answer (the answer to the secret question you selected).

    Click Continue.

    Ebay will now want to confirm your identity by phone, Ebay will phone you and provide a 4 digit code, and you will need to enter this in the box provided.

     

    That’s it your account is now basically setup and ready to go.

     

    Further Items

    On the congratulations screen click the setup business seller information click and fill in your company details e.g. company registration number – all this is optional but recommended.

    To add your Company logo – go to the top left of the page, look for hi! “your user name” hover your mouse icon over your user name. A box will now appear offering various options; you will see a dummy square logo, click it.  Ebay will now offer you a selection of default logos you can choose from or you can upload your own.

    To upload your own logo click the first circle button then click browse and look for the image on your computer (it needs to be 150 *150) then click open.

    When you are happy scroll to the bottom and click save.

     

    Good luck on your selling.

     

    If you would like us to help you set up an Ebay account for you or if you want to learn how to get the most from it please visit our Ebay Support page or  contact us.

     
    • Ariel 14:30 on April 14, 2013 Permalink

      Spot on with this write-up, . I’ll probably be back again to read through more, thanks for the information!

  • VennerCorp 15:39 on September 30, 2012 Permalink |
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    Website Design Egham 

    WebSite Design EghamWe are a small friendly professional company offering website design, consultancy, and hosting services to local businesses both large and small in the Egham area. Our clients include clinics, shops, surgeries, one man bands and large internationals.

    We are experienced in creating websites of any size and complexity from simple 1-3 page holder sites to brochure websites all the way to full blown ecommerce online shops. If you currently have a website but it’s looking a bit tired, running slow or can’t be found in the search engines, we can give your site a makeover, move it to a modern fast web server and optimise the site for the search engines.

    In today’s world it is not enough just to have a website you should also have a presence on the main social networks e.g. Facebook and Twitter. We can setup your pages/accounts, link them to your website and show you how to get the most from them. Setting up pages on social networks should also help your ranking on the search engines.  Even if you never plan on using them its worth registering your company name on the various networks to make sure no one else takes it.

    We offer a large range of services including;

    • Website Design & Creation.
    • Website Transfers (Moving a website between hosts).
    • Social Media Setup & Updating (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest).
    • Website Video Creation.
    • Search Engine Optimisation (Moving your website up the rankings).
    • Website Hosting.
    • Website Domain Registration.

    If you would like to see samples of our work or read some of our testimonials please contact us.

    We have customers all over the world but we focus our services on the Egham area including the Windsor to Guildford corridor including Woking, Chobham, Sunningdale and Ascot.

     

    For more information on our services visit our website design services page or contact us to get a quote.

     
  • VennerCorp 14:49 on September 23, 2012 Permalink |
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    How to setup a free AOL email account.

    Hints and Tips

    1)      Open your web browser of choice and type mail.aol.com into your address bar and press enter.

    2)      On the right hand side under the Blue “Sign In” button is a link called “Sign up for a free account” click this.

    3)      AOL will now offer you a screen to allow you to setup your email account. Enter the requested information.

    1. Your First Name.
    2. Middle Initial (optional).
    3. Your Last Name.
    4. Pick a User Name – this will be your actual email account e.g. yourname@aol.com. If your chosen username is not available AOL will offer you some similar alternatives, you are not obligated to choose one of these, you can start again if you wish.
    5. Enter your password of choice, see our recent post on creating a secure password.
    6. Renter your password to confirm.

    4)      Click Next.

    5)      AOL will now ask for some more information

    1. Data of Birth
      1. Month
      2. Day
      3. Year
    2. Your Gender
    3. Your Zip Code (Post code)
    4. Select a security Question. – This is used to help prove your identity in the future or if you forget your password.
    5. Enter a answer to the above question.
    6. Mobile Phone Number (optional). – This is used to help prove your identity in the future or if you forget your password.
    7. Alternate Email (optional). – This is used to help prove your identity in the future or if you forget your password.

    6)      Click Next.

    7)      AOL will now ask you to prove you are not an automated robot by entering the characters you can see in the box provided.

    8)      When you are happy click “Sign Up” – by clicking this button you are agreeing to their terms and conditions.

    9)      AOL will now display a Congratulations screen showing you your username and also your security question and its answer. AOL will also offer you the chance to download its browser tool bar. This is optional, to turn it down unselect the tick box.

    10)  That’s it AOL will now take you to its main webmail interface.

     

    To send your first email click on the email icon at the top left hand side under the AOL Logo.

    1. Type the recipients email in the To: box
    2. Type your messages subject in the Subject: box
    3. Type the main body of email in the large box underneath
    4. When you are happy click the send envelope icon located just above the To: box.

     

    That’s it you have successfully created a AOL free Email account and sent your first email.

     

    AOL and all images are the property and copy write of AOL.

    If you would like us to help you set up an email account for you or if you want a more professional business email account please contact us.

     
  • VennerCorp 13:30 on September 23, 2012 Permalink |  

    Computer Repair Chobham

    Computer Repair ChobhamWe are a small professional company based in Chobham Surrey offering a friendly Repair/Upgrade/Diagnostics service for Computers, Laptops, Netbooks and Computer Networks to local businesses and homes in the Chobham, Virginia Water, Ascot, Sunningdale, Woking & Guildford Areas.

    We have been established for over 10 years and have a large range of customers including businesses large & small, clinics, shops & private residences.

    Our diagnosis and repair service for your Computer, Laptop or Business Network can be done on site or in our dedicated workshop.

    Upgrade and Repair Services for Computers & Laptops

    • Monitor & Screen Replacement.
    • Keyboard cleaning and or replacement.
    • RAM (memory upgrade).
    • Hard Disk upgrades (increase your storage space).
    • Power Supply and backup battery replacement.
    • Operating System & Software Updates and Removal.
    • Speed up Slow & Unresponsive Systems.
    • System Crashes and Lockups
    • Virus & Spyware Removal.
    • Malware Removal.
    • Data Transfer to new Laptop, Computer or Network Storage.
    • Data Recovery and Backup.

    If your Computer or Laptop has packed up completely, we can run a diagnostics on your system to find our why and either fix or if not financially viable move your data to a new machine.

    We offer a complementary collection and drop back service for your Computer or Laptop to save you time and the inconvenience of bringing your machine to our workshop. This can normally be arranged at a time and day to suit you.

    We primarily cover the Chobham area including Guildford, Woking, Sunningdale, Ascot and Windsor. If you are just outside this area please still contact us as we can normally help.


    For more information on our computer repair services please visit our Computer Repair and Upgrades page or Contact Us for a Quote.

     

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