If you read the first part of our two-part series on ‘What you need to know about the Windows Registry’, you will already know the basics about what the registry is and what it does. Now we get into accessing it, copying it and making changes. First, let’s take a look around. Type ‘regedit’ into […]
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What you need to know about the Windows Registry
This is the first of a two-part series on the Windows Registry. Today I’ll walk you through what it is and how it works. Wednesday I’ll walk you through saving a copy, accessing it and modifying it safely. The Windows registry is a huge subject and one we aren’t going to be able to cover […]
How to use the Windows Defender Sandbox Mode
Windows Defender has come a long way in recent years. Back in Windows 8 or even in the early days of Windows 10, I would never have suggested using it on a computer. Since some very recent updates, Windows Defender is now a viable security solution for home users. The new Sandbox Mode will run […]
Black Friday 2018 survival guide
Black Friday is a curious thing. It began as an excuse for stores to offer huge discounts after Thanksgiving to start the buildup to Christmas. Now it has taken on a life all of its own and is gradually becoming a worldwide phenomenon. That’s why we here at Dave’s Computers in New Jersey have put […]
How to check for updates in macOS Mojave
As far as we can tell, macOS Mojave has gone down well with Mac fans across the world. We certainly like it and despite some changes to where certain tools are found, it has been a seamless experience so far. Now you have your shiny new operating system, how do you keep it up to […]
Five of the best browsers for privacy
When you want to go online, you will likely fire up Chrome, Firefox, Opera or Safari. Those four browsers have most of the market share right now along with Edge/Internet Explorer. They aren’t the only web browser and they certainly aren’t the best browsers for privacy. After Wednesday’s post, ‘Five reasons you should use a […]
