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How to Keep Your Old Mac Running Like New (Until You Can Afford That M4 )
Not everyone can afford a shiny new MacBook Pro M4—trust me, I’m right there with you. Every spare dollar I make gets pumped back into the business, not my savings account. So like many of our awesome customers here at Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers (formerly Lithgow Tech Services), I’m doing my best to make my old MacBook last…
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Skip the Genius Bar: Real Apple Help Is Right Here at Lithgeek in Lithgow
Let’s be honest—trying to get a Genius Bar appointment in Penrith is like trying to book a table at a fancy restaurant during school holidays. Even if you do manage to find a spot, you still have to drive all the way there. If you’re in Lithgow, Katoomba, or Bathurst, that’s a serious time and petrol commitment. But what if…
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Humans Vs Trackpads
Trackpads. Those smooth, glassy rectangles that sit below the keyboard on laptops have become a standard feature in modern computing. Apple’s trackpads, in particular, are known for being precise and feature-rich—but despite this, many people still don’t like using them. And guess what? That’s completely okay. Over the years of teaching technology—especially to seniors—I’ve heard…
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We are moving to 85 Main Street Lithgow!
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Rebranding to Lithgeek
So we are all caught up! You know the backstory. Let’s talk about what is currently going on. We are in the process of rebranding and while I am working really hard to find the money for this process. Most of the time I can barely pay our staff not alone new signs, business card…
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Bathurst MacBook Repairs
MacBooks are fantastic machines—sleek, powerful, and built to last. But like any device, they sometimes run into issues. Whether it’s a cracked screen, a battery that won’t hold a charge, or a Mac that simply won’t turn on, you need a repair service that’s reliable, affordable, and close to home. Macbook Repairs Bathurst If you’re…
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Classes will return soon!
Folks may have noticed that we have moved to next door after we purchased Lithgow tech services (Now known as Lithgeek custom gaming computers part of the reason why we moved is that we are expanding our services and our training center. The new training center is a garage in the back that is currently…
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We are moving next door!
Exciting news! We are relocating to Lithgow Tech Service, right next door. We expanded into that space last September, and now, due to the growing demands of our computer retail shop, we will be combining both shops into one location.
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Taking a poll to find the best time for a class
Thank you! We are trying to gather information about when you would like to take part in one of our group classes. Please take a moment and take our poll. It only takes seconds but means the world to us.
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Seniors and Computers: It’s Easier Than You Think
In today’s digital age, the perception that seniors are inherently at a disadvantage when it comes to using computers is widespread. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. At MacMason Training and Repairs, we’ve seen first-hand that the majority of apprehensions seniors have about technology stem not from a lack of ability, but from…



