Computer Repair

6 Common Misconceptions About Computer Repair

Venturing out to a computer repair store can be scary when you haven’t had to do it before. The terminology may be all new to you, and some may worry they will get scammed by a tech who just wants to make money. The problem isn’t so much that the general public doesn’t understand the … Read more

How to fix Windows 10 error 0xc004f014

Windows 10 error 0xc004f014 is an activation error that was very common during the early days of the operating system. Even now, the error still appears occasionally. If you’re upgrading a computer to Windows 10 and see error 0xc004f014, here is how to fix it. The error is linked to the Microsoft Key Management Service … Read more

How to fix Runtime Broker High CPU usage in Windows 10

Before Windows 10 came along, Dave’s Computers was awash with customers experiencing Runtime Broker High CPU issues with Windows XP, Windows ME, Windows 7 and Windows 8. It seemed to follow Windows throughout its development but finally seems under control in Windows 10. That doesn’t mean it isn’t still happening because it is. We saw … Read more

How to protect your WiFi network from ‘KRACK’ attacks

Last week saw the revelation that our WiFi networks aren’t quite as safe as we thought they were. What is now known as a KRACK attack (Key Reinstallation AttaCK), was revealed last week and has gained quite a lot of attention. So what is a KRACK attack and what can we do to protect ourselves … Read more

Change the lock screen background in Windows 10

If you share your computer or use Windows 10 at work, customizing the lock screen is one way of personalizing your desktop. As long as you have permission, you can change the lock screen background in Windows 10 to anything you want. It’s a small thing but can make a big difference if you leave … Read more

How to reset the Windows 10 Store cache

Windows Store issues used to be very common in the early days of Windows 10. Incremental updates and improvements have gradually made it easier to bear, or more invisible, depending on how you use your computer. If you are having trouble with it, one quick way to fix it is by resetting the Windows 10 … Read more

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Today, October 17, Microsoft releases the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. It has been months in the making and if you read ‘What to expect in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update’ yesterday, you will know that there is quite a lot happening in this update. But should you download and install it right away … Read more