Can not give enough praise for the help and service the staff in Compuwave gave me, took my…read morecomputer to them at 9.30am on Monday morning, called me to say it was fixed by 12.30pm new Psu fitted fully cleaned of 6 years of dust, great job well done and thank you again,definitely use again

Thank you for your helpful and prompt service. My laptop was…read morehaving overheating problems and I suspected a new fan would be required. I contacted a couple of other laptop repair places in Bristol - to be quoted a very high hourly rate by one, and "I'm too busy to help you" from the other. Compuwave were close enough to my home and work for me to pop in and discuss my problem before I had to take in my laptop. I took my laptop in on my next trip to work, and picked it up again on the way home. The helpful staff explained how they had cleaned out the dust from inside the fan, and they didn't think it would need the new fan, but if it did, they had located the part number, and would only charge me for the part itself if I needed it. I was only charged for an hour's labour for the cleaning too. Top marks! I've never had to have a laptop repaired before, and although I hope never to have to again, I would definitely bring my laptop back to Compuwave.

Excellent service! How refreshing to find a computer technician who comes out to your home or…read moreoffice, shows up when he says and appears to know everything there is to know about computers! Dave is very friendly and professional. He explains what he is doing in a way that you can understand. His prices seem very reasonable. I highly recommend "Quick Call Dave" for all your computer issues.

Computerhire South West Ltd - Ode to Ian…read more Our pc is old, and clogged up with dust Its parts held together with wishes and rust But when all seems lost and the keyboard's on fire We just call up Ian from Computerhire (SW) Ian is patient and Ian is speedy He puts up with multiple calls when we're needy His team are all friendly, and so very clever Our pc may very well last us forever! So when your fan sucks and your memory's full Your monitor flickers and graphics card's dull Your RAM's gone kablam and your motherboard's dire Just call upon Ian from Computerhire (SW). - by S Warren, grateful customer

From the owner: We are experts at all levels of virus and malware removal. We'll ensure that your machine is fully…read morerid of all those malicious pests, so that you don't need to worry about your PC or laptop anymore.

after taking my laptop to various shops who turned me away, I went to techtok, who not only took it…read morefor repair, did it in a day! the price was very reasonable and would recommend them to anyone who needed repairs going forward!

My (Google) Pixel XL started charging intermittently and then stopped charging altogether…read more I did some research and found it was likely to be the charging port - but that this would require removing the (glued) screen without destroying or even scratching it. I took it to TechTok on Monday afternoon and it was fixed and ready for me to collect by mid-week. Recommended! Especially to anyone who has bought a glued screen and is worried about removing it.

This is the third in a very successful chain of computer repair shops. Essentially what they do is…read morevery simple: they fix computers and all your computer related problems. They fix Macs, they fix laptops, they provide parts and they provide servicing umm, services. Should your electronic steed have something of a breakdown they can facilitate, worming out the problem and recovering the data. They can even help you out with building a website, choosing anti-viral software and fixing your games consoles. In brief then, these guys are absolute gems.

CITI computers is a one-stop haven for all your computer needs. If you want to swap your old,…read moreunused computer for cash or need help updating your computer or installing new software, then this is the place to go. The guys working here are really friendly and experts in their field. For someone like me who knows zilch about computers or any other kind of technological gadgets, CITI computer services was really useful and quick to help. When I went in the shop I must have looked so out of place, like a deer caught in the headlights, abut instead of feeling embarrassed, the staff were able to help me through my computer problem without patronising me or making me look stupid. Extra points for that!

Small shop, with a great service/ friendly welcoming staffs who help you get the right deal for a…read moregood price. My laptop blacked out, and I knew nothing - why did this happen? when I had just started important uni work. The guys here fixed my worries and now its happy days. Thank you Citi-computers, Bristol.

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From the owner: Computer repair, get that slow computer fixed, I can also get rid of those nasty viruses and keep…read moreyour system protected.

Perhaps it is a world I don't know much about; an industry with which I am not acquainted. The…read moreworld of unlocking mobile phones, regardless, has always confused me. When a phone is locked would one not assume it is the result of a little foul play? True, one may have forgotten their PIN number a few times but this slight and easily avoidable error would have to occur many times to necessitate the opening of an entire shop. In the event, nonetheless, of having locked your phone or needing a new SIM this handy place on Stokes Croft, I am sure, can help out. Admittedly on the one occasion I have gone to this shop looking for a phone the gentleman told me I'd be better going to Tesco where it's cheaper. This, in my opinion, reflects the good man's honesty. This is a business that is very much a service centre. They advertise services that if you want you'll go in for and if you don't you'll just carry on by.

Tony, at Unlock It UK, set up in business on a shoestring about four years ago. Despite a zero…read morepromotional budget, being a one-man-band, and also subject to the vagaries of the economy, he has survived thus far with his sanity in tact. The last four years have definitely tested him in every conceivable way! I have recently been back in touch with Tony about a cracked iPhone screen. Yes, i broke mine too! I had been quoted silly money to get it fixed; originally a whopping £180, and subsequently £120, and £100. The latter quote is from a great little indie mobile phone shop in Weston-Super-Mare, called Phone Tek Nation, but they don't always have the parts, and I'm still waiting to hear back from them. They said they'd contact me when the new iPhone supplies arrived. This was over a week ago, and they had already been waiting a further week since the order. So either Apple can't produce enough spares for these darned fragile bits of kit, or else I've been lost amid a sea of other iPhone users that have also dropped their phones.... I'm glad I thought to call Unlock It, because guess what? As always, the price I've been quoted beats all the rest by a mile!! He has quoted me £69.00!!! This is Tony's forte! he beats everyone on price and gets the job done. By the way, it was Abri at Tudor Mobile Services that put me onto Phone Tek Nation as he doesn't presently service iPhones, and knew I needed a quick fix. He's also in Weston, in the lovely Tudor Mall, opposite Lloyds TSB, and works with most models of phones, keeping the price extremely competitive.

Bristol's biggest library, though that doesn't mean its huge, has all you would expect. They've got…read morebanks of computers (that get filled up with students from City of Bristol college), obscure local archives, and a comprehensive fiction section. Unexpected bonuses include a wonderful room for working in upstairs, with rows of wooden desks. Silence reigns in this part of the library, and if you need somewhere quiet to get some reading done in the middle of the city, you can go here without having to buy a cup of coffee. They also have a good sheet music section, and a range of CDs and DVDs on offer - no need to go and pay at Blockbusters. A say 'in this part of the library' because its not necessarily the quietest of places. Keen on enticing the entire community, the kids section usually has a toddler screaming. I don't say this critically, libraries are better places when they're a bit lively, but bear this in mind when visiting. There's plenty to choose from here, and they have a catalogue that links up to the rest of the area, so they can order stuff in for you. If you visit for the first time remember to take along a utility bill so they can let you borrow. Bristol Central Library offers everything you'd expect and a few things you wouldn't in a friendly, convivial setting.

The central library is located next to the cathedral on college green and has an extensive…read morecollection of information in a variety of sources. The downstairs houses most of the non fiction material, and also has a small cafe/eating area, where you are also allowed to eat your own food. Upstairs is the reference section and main computer hub. Make sure you book an computer from the host one or you won't be able to log in. The library is pretty large, but just accommodates the amount of people it is required to, and can get pretty busy during the day - I too have been one of those printing out CVs and clogging up the photocopier. The staff here are really friendly and accommodating - they'll help you find exactly what you need to. Don't be afraid to ask!