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How to fix the Apple Mac white screen issue

We got a customer into the store the other day with a MacBook Pro that kept booting to a pure white screen. She was at her wits end as she simply could not get it to boot into MacOS and even some of the techniques on the web couldn’t help her. As she lived close … Read more

Data recovery at home with Windows 10 File History

Dave’s Computer’s data recovery service is one of our most popular. Both businesses and individuals come to us having lost or accidentally deleted data on their hard drives and need us to get it back for them. We are always happy to help our Hillsborough neighbors but we think it only fair to tell you … Read more

Popular IT support questions: Why do computers slow down?

We deal with all sorts of IT support questions here at Dave’s Computers in Hillsborough. One of the most common is why a computer starts off fast and slows down so much? If the hardware is still working at 100 percent, why does everything run so slowly? From doing a little research, this question is … Read more

How to access and use Apple iCloud from Windows

Apple iCloud is an excellent cloud storage service that supports Apple devices but also plays nicely with others too. Anyone who owns a Mac, iPad or iPhone will likely use iCloud to store everything from selfies to software and everything in-between. But what if you use an Apple phone and a Windows computer? You can … Read more

Ten common computer repair myths that need to be busted

If you read ‘Data recovery myths that really need to be busted’, you will already know that I have an intense dislike for the misinformation that plagues the computer repair industry. Some are accidental but many are perpetuated by some within the industry to keep itself profitable. Dave’s Computers isn’t like that. We prefer to … Read more

How to prevent data loss due to ransomware

One of the most ‘popular’ causes of data loss is ransomware. Here at Dave’s Computers, many of the data recovery requests we see are from virus or malware infections, especially ransomware. It is one of the worst types of attacks on the internet and a cause of a lot of angst for computer users. They … Read more

G Suite review

If you’re a local business in Hillsborough, office and productivity apps can be quite an expense. You either have to pay up front or per month per person to access Microsoft Office or use a free alternative such like Libre Office. Now there is a third way. Google Apps for Work or G Suite as … Read more

What to expect in the Windows 10 Creators Update

We are getting close to the next big update for Windows 10 and I for one am getting excited. This time it’s called the Creators Update and is expected sometime in March 2017. I participate in the Windows Insider Preview so I have gotten a sneak peek at the new update and I like what … Read more