You arrive at a machine you have never seen before. The client describes the problem. You give a rough estimate. Then you open the case and discover the spec is nothing like what you expected — the RAM is half what you assumed, the storage is a cheaper model than the one you priced, the GPU is not the one in the quote.

Now the quote is wrong. Now you need to go back and revise it. The client is waiting.

**PC Audit eliminates the blind quote.** Boot any machine from a single USB stick and get a full, accurate spec report in about ten seconds. No agents, no network, no software installation — just plug in, boot, and read.

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## What a field engineer actually needs to know

The spec report from PC Audit covers exactly what matters for quoting and diagnosis.

**CPU.** Exact model, core count, thread count, and clock speed. Not “i7″ — the actual i7 model, generation, and whether it is the U-series, H-series, or desktop part that changes performance and price.

**RAM.** Size, type, speed, and channel configuration. Know whether you are looking at 8 GB or 16 GB, DDR4 or DDR5, single-channel or dual-channel — because that changes both the repair and the upgrade quote.

**Storage.** Exact model, capacity, interface, and health status. A quoted storage replacement needs the right part. A health check tells you whether the drive is failing before you quote the repair.

**GPU.** Discrete vs integrated, exact model, VRAM. Essential for quoting graphics work, gaming rigs, and workstation repairs where the GPU is the expensive part.

**OS and activation.** What is installed, whether it is activated, and what edition it is. Affects licensing quotes and replacement decisions.

**Motherboard and BIOS.** Model, chipset, and date. Tells you what upgrades are actually possible and what the machine can support.

All of this in a clean, readable PDF you can either read on-screen or save for the job file.

## Why USB boot matters on client sites

Client machines are not your machines. You cannot install software on them. You cannot rely on their network. You cannot assume they have the tools you need.

A USB boot sidesteps all of that. The audit runs from the USB, reads the hardware directly, and writes the report. When you remove the USB, the machine is exactly as it was — no leftover software, no changed settings, no trace of the audit.

That matters for client confidentiality. The client’s machine stays the client’s machine. You get the information you need without touching anything else.

## One USB covers the whole job

Carry PC Audit on the same USB as the rest of your toolkit. Boot Windows machines and Linux machines from the same stick. Get the same clean spec report from either.

No second USB for Windows, no third for Linux. One stick, every machine, ten seconds per spec.

## The cost of a blind quote

An accurate spec takes ten seconds with PC Audit. A wrong quote can cost hours

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PC AUDIT

Ten-Second Spec Checks Before You Quote

Features

• Works on Linux and Windows from USB
• Full Spec in About 10 Seconds
• CPU, RAM, Storage, GPU Detail
• No Agents or Network Needed

Never good – the client waiting, revising the price, ordering the wrong part, discovering mid-repair that the machine needs more than you quoted.

Ten seconds of scan time is cheaper than any of those outcomes. And it makes you look more professional, not less — you give accurate quotes because you know the machine, not because you guessed.

**PC Audit for field engineers: know the machine before you quote the repair. Ten seconds, one USB, accurate every time.**

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It ships preloaded on a USB flash drive — nothing to download, nothing to install. Plug it in, pick a scan, press Scan.

What NetPeek finds

A NetPeek scan lists every responding host on your subnet with its IP address, MAC address, hardware vendor and hostname. Unknown devices — those with no vendor and no hostname — are flagged so you can investigate. That is the device that is not yours, the one you did not authorize, the one worth a closer look.

The standard scan covers IP subnet scanning — enter any CIDR, such as 192.168.1.0/24, or leave it blank for your local subnet. WiFi scanning shows the wireless networks available to you. Ping checks any IP to see if it responds. DNS lookup resolves any type of DNS record. UDP port scanning checks standard ports or one specific port on a device — 27 common ports in one click. And results can be exported to CSV, openable in any spreadsheet.

Offline vendor lookup is bundled — MAC addresses are mapped to manufacturers from a local database, so the vendor lookup works with no internet connection.

Why no admin rights matters

NetPeek does not need admin rights. It fills the OS ARP table with a parallel ping sweep, then reads that table — no raw sockets, no Nmap, no root. That means you can run it on a machine where you do not have administrator privileges, which is often the case on a customer’s site or a corporate workstation.

Who it is for

IT professionals use it to audit a network quickly — every device, every open port, in one window. Small office owners use it to see what is connected to their router, often with some surprise at how many devices are quietly on the network. Anyone who wants to know what is on their network and what is exposed uses it to turn a network they cannot see into a clear, readable list.

NetPeek is a product of CritchCorp Computers Ltd. One licence covers Windows and Linux. It ships preloaded on a USB flash drive. No admin rights are required. Results can be exported to CSV.

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It is built for repair shops, onsite engineers, and corporate IT teams who need a reliable spec report on a machine they are looking at — without installing anything on that machine and without leaving anything behind.

What the report contains

A PCAudit report is a single A4 PDF that lists everything worth knowing about a machine in one place. The processor — model, physical and logical cores, clock speed and load. Memory — total, used and available, plus a per-slot table showing slot, manufacturer, DDR type, speed, capacity and part number, so you can quote an upgrade precisely. The motherboard and BIOS — make, model, revision, BIOS vendor, version and date. Graphics — GPU name, VRAM and driver version. Storage and partitions — physical drives with model, serial, interface and size, and logical partitions with letter, type, size and free space. Installed software with versions. And recent entries from the system log, flagged where they suggest a problem worth investigating.

That is a complete picture of a machine, in one printable PDF.

How it works

PC Audit runs entirely from the USB stick. Plug it in and run the matching launcher — Run-Windows.bat on Windows, or ./Run-Linux.sh on Linux. A bundled Python runtime is included, so it works even on a machine with no Python installed. Nothing is installed on the PC you audit, and nothing is left behind when you pull the stick out.

The report can be saved as a PDF and opened in your usual email program to attach, or sent directly through the built-in SMTP option — enter your server details once, use the Test button to confirm they work, and the PDF is attached and sent automatically.

Who it is for

Repair shops and service desks keep it on the bench and put a printed spec report in the customer’s hand with the repair note. Specs, serials and BIOS details to hand. Quote RAM and SSD upgrades with certainty. Catch failing drives and errors from the system log. On-site and field engineers arrive with one USB stick and leave with a full report — nothing installed on the customer’s machine, nothing left behind. The same drive runs on Windows or Linux. The PDF can be handed over on site or emailed before you leave. Corporate IT and MSPs audit workstation after workstation on one licence, building a hardware, software and firmware picture across the estate — serials, specs and installed software for asset records, each report printed, filed, or attached to a ticket.

One licence, two platforms

PC Audit is a product of CritchCorp Computers Ltd. One USB licence covers the same stick on a Windows PC and a Linux PC. The report is a clean A4 PDF you can save, print, or email. Nothing is installed on the machine you audit. The licence is a one-time purchase and includes any updates to your version of the software.

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PDF Pilot for Windows does the four jobs people actually use, in one clean window, on your own computer. It is a single self-contained file that installs in seconds, adds itself to your Start Menu, and runs from there. A 30-day free trial gives you the full feature set with no account to create and nothing uploaded anywhere.

The four jobs, in one place

Merge combines several PDFs into one, in the order you choose. Split breaks a large document into single pages, or extracts only the pages you specify — “1,3,5-8” — into a new file. Rotate turns every page 90, 180 or 270 degrees, which is what you need when a scan comes out the wrong way. Compress shrinks a PDF and shows you immediately how much smaller the result is, so you can decide whether it will fit in an email before you send it.

That is the whole set. There is no fifth tool to learn, no ribbon of options you have to scroll through. Pick a tab, choose your file, press the button.

Offline, private, one-time purchase

The files you work with in PDF Pilot never leave your computer. There is no upload step, no server processing your document, and no account that needs an email address or a password. Everything runs locally. For personal documents, contracts, financial records, or anything you would rather not hand to a third party, that is the point.

A PDF Pilot licence is a one-time purchase. There is no monthly subscription, no recurring fee, and no forced upgrade cycle. Updates are offered automatically — you install them or ignore them. This is the Windows version but there is also a Linux version, buy a licence from the shop.

How it compares to the alternatives

An online PDF converter takes your file, uploads it to someone else’s server, and processes it there. That works for a one-off job with a non-sensitive document, but it is not a workflow you want for regular use — especially with documents you would rather keep private. PDF Pilot does every job on your own machine, with no internet connection required.

An Adobe subscription costs monthly and typically bundles a lot more than the four PDF jobs most people actually use. PDF Pilot does those four jobs in one window, for a one-time licence. If your need is merge, split, rotate and compress — which is what the vast majority of everyday PDF work is — this is the tool.

Who it is for

• Office workers who merge and split PDFs regularly and do not want to upload sensitive documents to an online converter
• Small teams and home offices that need a simple, reliable PDF toolkit without a monthly fee
• Anyone who receives scans that need straightening before they are useful
• People who email PDFs and need to shrink them to fit attachment limits

PDF Pilot for Windows is a product of CritchCorp Computers Ltd. The free 30-day trial is fully functional — continued use after the trial requires a licence. File sizes and compression results vary by document. The licence covers the Linux version or Windows if you need both platforms you need to purchase a licence for each.

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With so many ways to earn, building your points balance happens faster than ever. We also have VIP tiered levels that give you a multiplier to earn up to 2x the points per Pound on purchases.

🎁 Ways to Redeem Rewards

Use your points anytime at checkout:

• £5 off discount – 1250 points
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• Plus: occasional vouchers, exclusive perks, and free shipping rewards

Rewards are automatically available in your account at store.cc-computers.com, making redemption simple and seamless.

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As a member of the New Rewards Program, you will also receive special offers and special codes/vouchers to use in our store. You can opt out of these if you wish. They are only available to members of the new rewards program.

Smart Home Innovation: Affordable Smart Bulbs

One of the biggest highlights is the Affordable Wireless Smart Light Bulbs (E27) — these screw-in bulbs bring smart lighting within reach. Priced at just £8, they deliver a full palette of RGB colours plus warm and cool whites, offering up to 16 million colour combinations. You can set schedules, countdown timers, or even sync the lighting with music for a true smart-home experience.

These are part of our own CritchCorp Smart™ line — designed for seamless integration and automation across your devices.

Powerful Storage Solutions

For those building or upgrading a PC, there are some strong additions to the storage range. The store lists a 500 GB red SATA 2.5″ SSD, which is a solid option for budget storage or laptop upgrades. There’s also a 512 GB FirestormLite PCIe M.2 SSD, designed to deliver faster read/write speeds and significantly shorten load times. Better storage means better performance — especially for power users or gamers who want quick system responsiveness.

Software & Licensing

We are also expanding our software range. A Windows 11 64-bit OEM licence is now available in our new products showcase, priced from £134.95. This is ideal for DIY builders or system integrators who want a genuine operating system without paying for a full retail package. On top of that, there’s a Microsoft 365 Family Pack (1-year licence) available, giving access to essential productivity tools for multiple users.

High-Speed Networking

Networking hardware is being expanded too. Among the new arrivals is a 4G + Cat6 AC1200 dual-band router, which promises reliable, high-speed internet whether you’re at home or on the move. There’s also a portable 4G LTE mobile Wi-Fi device — great for remote working, travel, or just staying connected when traditional broadband isn’t available.

These latest additions show a clear commitment to combining affordable smart home tech, core computer hardware, and flexible connectivity. Whether you’re building a new PC, upgrading your storage, or bringing smart lighting into your home, there’s something fresh just in. Keep an eye on the “New & Featured” section — and if you’re not already signed up, the newsletter is a great way to be the first to know when more exciting products arrive.

For years, our incense, essential oils and aromatherapy accessories lived alongside laptops, PCs and components on store.cc-computers.com. While this unusual pairing grew out of customer demand, it became clear that our wellness products deserved a space tailored entirely to their purpose.

Today, we’re excited to announce that Vivid Aromas UK has officially launched its own dedicated website and shop — www.vividaromas.uk

Why the Split Was Needed

1. A Clear Brand Identity

As the aromatherapy side of our business expanded, we recognised it had outgrown being part of a tech store. Creating Vivid Aromas UK allows us to establish a strong, independent wellness brand with its own voice, design and direction.

2. A Better Shopping Experience

Mixing computers and incense on the same site caused confusion for new customers and limited how we could present our products. On Vivid Aromas UK, everything — from layout to categories to educational content — is intentionally built for aromatherapy lovers.

3. Room for Product Expansion

Our new standalone store lets us broaden our catalogue. Expect more essential oil blends, expanded incense collections, stylish diffusers, curated gift sets, and even future subscription options.

What This Means for You

• All previous incense and essential oils from store.cc-computers.com have moved to shop.vividaromas.uk.
• The new site offers clearer categories, improved product pages and a smoother checkout experience.
• Loyalty rewards, bundles, offers and brand-new product lines are now easier for you to access.
• Vivid Aromas UK remains part of CritchCorp Computers Ltd — just with a brand identity that finally fits what it offers.

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The inclusion of new product categories like Cone and Stick incense, as well as Essential Oils, not only enhances our existing range of Prinknash Abbey Resin Incense but also opens up a world of possibilities for our customers to explore and indulge in. With a diverse array of options to choose from, we aim to empower our customers to create personalized and immersive sensory experiences that cater to their individual preferences and needs. Our bold move to expand our product line is not only a testament to our commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction, but also a reflection of our belief in the transformative power of technology and fragrance in enriching our daily lives.

Our Retail and wholesale shop still has it special offers, so please have a look at the Specials page for more details.

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We are proud to announce that we have several new partners coming on board that will be able to deliver their products directly to you, and you can now get some of our products in other stores around the web.

What do these partnerships mean for me?

This means that when you visit our store, you will be able to get some products that we don’t currently stock. We have chosen our partner stores and products carefully to complement our own stock.

It is very similar to drop-shipping that many companies use today, however we have carefully chosen these companies to work with based on mutual understanding and values that match our own.

No matter which product you purchase we will remain the first port of call for all your queries.

How do I benefit from these partners?

You benefit from these strategic partnerships in two ways. Firstly, you can get a wider range of products than before. Products that will complement the ones you were buying anyway. Secondly, you will be able to benefit from our voucher codes and promotions. When we run a promotional offer, you will be able to get some of the partner products in the offer as well. This makes it fantastic value for you.

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