LithGeek Custom Gaming Computers

Category: PC Repair

  • Honest Tech Repairs

    When something goes wrong with your laptop, PC, Mac, or phone, the last thing you need is to drive two hours to a city store, wait a week for a callback, and pay for a fix that doesn’t actually fix anything. Lithgeek is right here in Lithgow — local, honest, and genuinely good at what…

  • Linux on Gaming Computers: A Smarter, Cheaper Alternative to Windows 11

    For a long time, the phrase “Linux gaming PC” sounded like something only hardcore tinkerers would attempt. These days, that is no longer true. Linux has become a serious option for gamers who want a fast, efficient, and more affordable custom-built computer. At Lithgeek, when you ask us to build a custom gaming computer, you…

  • Ditching Windows: How Linux Can Make Your Next Gaming PC Cheaper (and Honestly More Fun)

    Ditching Windows: How Linux Can Make Your Next Gaming PC Cheaper (and Honestly More Fun)

    If you’ve been pricing up a new gaming PC lately, you’ve probably had the same reaction as everyone else in Lithgow, Bathurst, Orange, Dubbo and Katoomba: “Why is RAM suddenly made of unobtainium… and why do GPUs cost the same as a small second-hand car?” When parts are expensive, every dollar matters. And one of…

  • Looking for a PC Shop Near You? Lithgow’s Lithgeek Is Your Local Go-To

    If you’re searching for a “PC shop near me” around Lithgow, Katoomba, Bathurst, Dubbo, or Orange, you’re in luck. Welcome to Lithgeek, your friendly local tech hub at 85 Main Street, Lithgow—where custom-built gaming rigs, honest advice, and geek culture collide. Why Choose Lithgeek?Unlike big-box retailers, we don’t just sell PCs—we craft them. Whether you’re a casual gamer or planning your…

  • 🎮 10 Things Every Gamer Should Do to Keep Their PC Happy (and Healthy)

    🎮 10 Things Every Gamer Should Do to Keep Their PC Happy (and Healthy)

    Hey legends! Whether you’re grinding in Call of Duty, crafting in Minecraft, or battling bosses in Baldur’s Gate 3, your gaming PC is your portal to other worlds. But even the mightiest rig needs a bit of TLC now and then. Here are 10 simple but powerful ways to keep your gaming computer smiling (and running like a dream)—from…

  • Give Your Old Computer a New Life — Install Linux in Katoomba!

    Do you have an old laptop or desktop sitting in the corner gathering dust? Don’t throw it away just yet — we can bring it back to life! At Lithgeek, we install Linux on old computers for customers in Katoomba, Leura, Wentworth Falls, and across the Blue Mountains. Why Linux? Linux is a powerful, free operating system that can make old computers…

  • Why Choose Linux if you are not a techie

    This post isn’t for the hardcore Linux crowd. It’s for the everyday person who’s tired of paying for Windows or Office 365, frustrated with slow computers, and curious about trying something new. Linux can breathe life into your old machine — and we can help you get started. A Quick Message to the Linux Geeks…

  • Real Information About Laptop Battery Repairs and When to Replace Your Battery

    At Lithgeek Custom Gaming Computers here in Lithgow, we often see laptops come through the door with battery problems. And let’s be honest—laptop batteries get blamed for everything. From “my Wi-Fi isn’t working because my battery isn’t at 100%” to “I’ll make my laptop lighter if I run the battery to 0%,” we’ve heard it all.…

  • 📱 Why Does My Phone Keep Showing Ads? (And How to Fix It in Lithgow)

    If your Android phone keeps showing full-screen ads that pop up every few seconds, you’re not alone. Lately at the Monkey Bar Help Desk in Lithgow, we’ve seen more and more people come in saying things like: This isn’t your fault—and it’s not always easy to fix on your own. 🚨 Why Does This Happen?…