It’s Spring – Time for a Digital Clean Up!
As a South African IT support company, we at Westech know that when you use your computer, it is inevitable that temporary files created by the operating system or apps and files that you have [...]
These are the Top 4 Common IT Frustrations
Westech, a South African IT company based in Sandton, recently posted a survey on LinkedIn to uncover what people felt were the most frustrating IT issues. Slow computer response times topped the list of aggravations by [...]
What is a VPN, and do I Need One?
Perhaps you have heard of a VPN but, not being an IT Technician, you have no idea of what it is or how it can benefit you. Westech, a preferred IT support and services partner [...]
My Email Is Not Working – What Should I Do?
Westech often receives IT questions about emails not working. However, this inconvenience can usually be easily fixed, as we will discuss in the following guide. Is Your Internet Connection Working? Firstly, you need to understand [...]
What are the Benefits for me to use the Cloud in my Personal Capacity?
While Cloud technology can reduce business risks, it is also important for individual users to understand how this type of technology can benefit them personally. Let’s begin by explaining exactly what the Cloud is. Cloud computing [...]
What Microsoft Office Packages Do I Need?
Microsoft Office provides a collection of purpose-suited applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook, to name a few. The latest version, Microsoft 365, distinguishes itself from older versions. It integrates its applications with [...]
How will I know if my computer has a virus?
New variations of malware of emerging more frequently than ever before, and everyone should be concerned about computer viruses. If you have any of the following issues with your computer, it may have been infected [...]
How Can I Work During Load Shedding?
It is essential to be prepared and plan for the worst situation. While some people buy a generator or move to another area not affected by load shedding, this isn’t always possible or practical. Notebooks [...]
Is it Worth Upgrading an old Laptop or Buying a new one?
If your computer is not older than five years, it would be an excellent option to upgrade it instead of buying a new computer. However, there are a couple of factors that need to be [...]
How to speed up my computer
If you want to find out how to speed up your computer, read more below. [rml_read_more] How can I Increase the Speed of my Computer? Computers can start slowing down over a few [...]
Westech Launches an Active FAQ Site to Address Common IT Concerns
Westech has noted that many of its clients have the same areas of concern when it comes to IT Support and issues they experience with their computers. Therefore, it has decided to make it easier [...]