Frequently Asked Questions
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That depends on what you need it for - work, college, business, or a bit of everything.
Rather than guess, just ring us.
At CC Computers in Carrigaline, Cork we match the exact model to your budget and what you actually use it for.
No jargon and no upselling. Ring Cormac or Niamh on 085 829 1012 and we will tell you exactly which model to buy.
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Both. CC Computers sells brand-new laptops and desktops, and at times top-quality business-class refurbished machines.
Every refurbished laptop is fully tested and set up before it leaves our Carrigaline shop, so it is ready to go the moment you open it.
Ring 085 829 1012 to check what is in stock today
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Yes. Our online shop shows only a small selection of what we can supply.
Our stock changes daily and we source individual machines to suit each customer, rather than holding shelves of the same model.
Tell us what you need on 085 829 1012 and we will find it for you
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For most college courses a business-class ThinkPad is the best choice — durable enough to
survive four years in a bag, reliable, and better value than a consumer laptop of the same
price.
Tell us your course and your budget and CC Computers will recommend the right model. We deliver nationwide, so students anywhere in Ireland can order over the phone on 085 829 1012
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Yes, CC Computers can set up every laptop before you collect it or before we post it out.
That includes:
• Windows updates fully installed
• Your files, photos and settings moved from your old machine
Just ask when you order on 085 829 1012
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[Every new laptop comes with a 12-month manufacturer warranty, and every refurbished laptop with a 12-month CC Computers warranty.]
If anything goes wrong you deal directly with us in Carrigaline - a local business you can walk into, not a call centre or a returns portal.
Ring 085 829 1012 and we will sort it
Delivery and ordering
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Yes. CC Computers delivers to every county in Ireland, usually within [1–3 working days], by DPD courier.
We confirm the delivery time when you order, and your machine is fully set up before it is boxed.
Ring 085 829 1012 to order.
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Yes, and we would prefer it. When you ring CC Computers you speak directly to Cormac or Niamh, the people who own the shop.
We talk through what you need, agree the right computer, and arrange payment and delivery in one call. Most customers order this way.
Ring 085 829 1012
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Yes. CC Computers is at Owenabue Mall, Millstream Lane, off Main Street, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
Ring ahead on 085 829 1012 and we will have everything ready and set up before you arrive.
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CC Computers accepts [card, cash in store, bank transfer, and Stripe for online and phone orders].
Business customers can be invoiced directly to the company. Ring 085 829 1012 to arrange an account.
Business IT
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Managed IT support from CC Computers means we act as your IT department, so you can get on with running the business.
It includes:
• Day-to-day support for your staff, by phone and remotely
• Proactive maintenance and monitoring, so problems are caught early
• Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace management
• Endpoint security and cloud backup
• Websites and business email
• Honest advice on hardware, and when to replace it
Not every company can afford a full-time IT desk, but every company needs one. Ring 085 829 1012 to talk it through.
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The price depends on how many staff you have, whether you need Microsoft 365 licenses included, and how much on-site work you expect.
CC Computers quotes a clear monthly figure up front, so there are no surprise bills at the end of the month.
Ring 085 829 1012 for a straight price.
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Yes. CC Computers is at Owenabue Mall, Millstream Lane, off Main Street, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
Ring ahead on 085 829 1012 and we will have everything ready and set up before you arrive.
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CC Computers accepts [card, cash in store, bank transfer, and Stripe for online and phone orders].
Business customers can be invoiced directly to the company. Ring 085 829 1012 to arrange an account.
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Yes. Sometimes you do not need ongoing support — you just need someone who knows the ground to look at things properly and give you a straight answer.
On the IT side, CC Computers is often brought in to:
• Review what you are currently running and flag what is costing you money or leaving you exposed.
• Plan a move to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace before you commit to it.
• Advise on hardware refreshes - what to replace, what to keep, and when.
• Close gaps in backup, security and compliance.
• Give a second opinion on a quote or proposal from another supplier
On the AI side, we help businesses cut through the noise:
• Work out where AI genuinely saves your business time, and where it is just hype.
• Set up the tools you may already be paying for, such as Microsoft Copilot or Google Gemini
• Show your team how to use them properly, in plain English
• Put sensible rules in place so company and customer data stays protected.
You get a clear plan you can act on, whether you use us to do the work or not.
Ring 085 829 1012 and tell us what you are trying to sort out.
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Both. AI genuinely saves time on writing, summarising, and searching your own documents — and it is oversold on almost everything else.
The practical wins we see in Irish SMEs are:
• Drafting quotes, emails and reports faster
• Summarizing long documents and meeting notes
• Searching across years of company files in seconds
The risk is staff pasting customer or company data into free public tools. That is the part most businesses get wrong, and the part we help you get right.
Ring CC Computers on 085 829 1012 for an honest assessment.
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Yes. Microsoft 365 setup and migration is one of CC Computers' core services - email, files, Teams and security moved over with minimal disruption to your team.
Most migrations are done outside working hours so staff arrive at a working system, not a broken one.
We do the same for Google Workspace if that is the platform you are on. Ring 085 829 1012
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Microsoft 365 suits businesses that live in Word, Excel and Outlook, or that need desktop applications installed. Google Workspace suits businesses that work mostly in a browser and value simple sharing.
In practice:
• Microsoft 365 - Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams, OneDrive, SharePoint. Stronger desktop apps and deeper security controls.
• Google Workspace - Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Meet, Drive, Google Sites. Lighter, simpler, excellent for collaboration.
Both do email, files and video calls well. The right one depends on how your team already works, not on which is better overall.
CC Computers supports and migrates both. Ring 085 829 1012 and we will tell you which suits you.
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Probably yes, but not the same package a fifty-person company needs.
A five-person business still has email that must not go down, files that must not be lost, and data it is legally responsible for. What it does not need is a full-time IT desk.
CC Computers scales support to the size of the business, so small firms pay for what they use. Ring 085 829 1012
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Yes. CC Computers supports businesses across Ireland, not just in Cork.
Most day-to-day support is delivered remotely, so your location does not affect the service or the response time. We travel on-site for installations and migrations where it is needed.
Ring 085 829 1012 wherever you are based.
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Yes. CC Computers sets up endpoint security and cloud backup so your business data survives both everyday threats and disasters.
That covers ransomware and malware, plus theft, fire, flood and simple hardware failure.
Backups are monitored and tested, not just switched on and forgotten. Ring 085 829 1012
Websites & Business Email
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Yes. CC Computers sets up professional business email - you@yourbusiness.ie - on either Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace.
A proper business address looks far more professional than a Gmail or Eircom address, and it is far better protected. Setup includes:
• Your domain name registered, or moved over if you already have one
• Email working on your phone, laptop and tablet
• Old email, contacts and calendars moved across
• Spam filtering and security properly configured
Not sure which platform suits you? Ring 085 829 1012 and we will tell you straight.
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It takes about a day, and CC Computers handles the whole move so you do not lose a single message.
The steps are:
• Register or point your domain name, for example yourbusiness.ie
• Set up the new mailbox on Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace
• Copy across all existing email, contacts and calendars
• Set your old Gmail to forward, so nothing is missed during the changeover
• Reconfigure phones, laptops and tablets
Ring 085 829 1012 and we will arrange it around your working week.
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Yes. CC Computers builds clear, straightforward websites for small businesses across
Ireland - the kind that tell customers who you are, what you do, and how to get in touch.
We look after the whole lot:
• New websites, and redesigns of tired old ones
• Domain names and hosting
• Google Business Profile setup so you appear in local searches
• Business email to match your new domain
No jargon and no monthly surprises. Ring 085 829 1012 and we will talk through what you need.
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Yes. CC Computers supports Google Workspace - Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet and Google Sites - to the same standard as Microsoft 365.
If you are already on Google and it is working well for you, we will keep it running. If you would genuinely be better off moving, we will say so and handle the migration.
Ring 085 829 1012
Custom PC builds
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Custom gaming PC builds from CC Computers start from around €999 and rise depending on the games you play and the performance you want.
We also build workstations and golf simulator PCs. Every part is chosen to suit you, not picked from a fixed range.
Tell us your budget on 085 829 1012 and we will build the best machine possible for that money.
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Most custom builds are ready within 7 working days once the parts arrive.
Every machine is fully assembled, tested and stress-tested in our Carrigaline workshop before it leaves the shop.
Ring 085 829 1012 for a current lead time.
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Yes. CC Computers builds clear, straightforward websites for small businesses across
Ireland - the kind that tell customers who you are, what you do, and how to get in touch.
We look after the whole lot:
• New websites, and redesigns of tired old ones
• Domain names and hosting
• Google Business Profile setup so you appear in local searches
• Business email to match your new domain
No jargon and no monthly surprises. Ring 085 829 1012 and we will talk through what you need.
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Yes. CC Computers supports Google Workspace - Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet and Google Sites - to the same standard as Microsoft 365.
If you are already on Google and it is working well for you, we will keep it running. If you would genuinely be better off moving, we will say so and handle the migration.
Ring 085 829 1012
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Ring us with the figure and we will tell you honestly what it will get you.
If you would be better off spending a little more, or a little less, we will say so. CC Computers
does not upsell - that is why customers come back.
Ring 085 829 1012
Repairs and Support
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Yes. CC Computers in Carrigaline repairs and upgrades laptops and desktops of all major brands, not just the ones we sell.
That covers screens, keyboards, batteries, storage upgrades, memory upgrades, and software problems.
Ring 085 829 1012 or call into the shop at Owenabue Mall, Carrigaline.
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We charge a diagnosis fee, which comes off the cost of the repair if you go ahead.
You always get an honest price before any work starts. If a machine is not worth repairing, we will tell you straight rather than take your money.
Ring 085 829 1012
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Yes. CC Computers builds clear, straightforward websites for small businesses across
Ireland - the kind that tell customers who you are, what you do, and how to get in touch.
We look after the whole lot:
• New websites, and redesigns of tired old ones
• Domain names and hosting
• Google Business Profile setup so you appear in local searches
• Business email to match your new domain
No jargon and no monthly surprises. Ring 085 829 1012 and we will talk through what you need.
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Yes. CC Computers supports Google Workspace - Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Meet and Google Sites - to the same standard as Microsoft 365.
If you are already on Google and it is working well for you, we will keep it running. If you would genuinely be better off moving, we will say so and handle the migration.
Ring 085 829 1012
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Ring us with the figure and we will tell you honestly what it will get you.
If you would be better off spending a little more, or a little less, we will say so. CC Computers
does not upsell - that is why customers come back.
Ring 085 829 1012
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In most cases yes. Even when a laptop will not turn on, the data can usually be recovered directly from the drive.
Do not attempt anything yourself and do not keep powering it on - that is how recoverable data becomes unrecoverable.
Bring it into CC Computers in Carrigaline, or ring us first on 085 829 1012
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Yes. Data migration is one of the most common jobs CC Computers does — files, photos,
email, bookmarks and settings moved safely to your new machine.
We do this for home customers and for businesses moving whole teams onto new hardware.
Ring 085 829 1012
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You are welcome to call in during opening hours - no appointment needed.
Ringing ahead on 085 829 1012 does mean we can have your machine or your parts ready before you arrive.
About CC Computers
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CC Computers is at Owenabue Mall, Millstream Lane, off Main Street, Carrigaline, Co. Cork.
Opening hours are: Mon–Thurs 8.30am - 5.30pm, Fri 8.30am - 4pm, closed 1-1.30pm for lunch and open Sat 10am–1pm. We are closed on Sundays and bank holidays.
Ring 085 829 1012 before travelling and we will have everything ready.
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Yes. CC Computers was formerly Crosshaven Computers - same people, same honest service, new name.
It is still Cormac and Niamh you deal with, and still the same workshop. Ring 085 829 1012
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Judge any IT company on four things: do you get to speak to a person who knows your business, are the prices explained before work starts, is the advice honest when the answer is 'you do not need this', and are they still there after the sale.
CC Computers in Carrigaline has served homes and businesses across Cork and Ireland for years, and holds over 230 five-star Google reviews.
When you ring 085 829 1012 you speak to Cormac or Niamh, the owners - not a call centre.
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Because you speak to the people who own the shop, and they are still there after the sale. We give honest advice, we never oversell, and we set up every machine before it leaves us.
Over 230 five-star Google reviews say it better than we can.
Ring 085 829 1012 or call into Owenabue Mall, Carrigaline