If you see an error that reads like this, ‘Critical Error – Start Menu and Cortana aren’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in. Sign out now’, you’re not alone. This is something we see a lot here at Dave’s Computers. We frequently help our neighbors fix this problem or … Read more
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
Have you been trying to upgrade to the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update? Does the installation freeze partway through when using Windows Update or the Windows Upgrade Assistant? My initial attempt to update froze constantly at 53% and would not go further. If your Windows 10 Fall Creators Update stops partway through, here’s how to … Read more
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
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
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update released yesterday and will be gradually rolling out across the world. We have not yet heard of any show stopping issues with the update and things seem to be going well so far. The computer repair team here have been playing around their the test rig running the update … Read more
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
The Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is due tomorrow and we can’t wait. While the previous Creators Update brought a lot of improvements, including stability enhancements, there is more to come in this new update. The computer repair team at Dave’s Computers have already set aside a test rig so we can download it and … Read more
The lock screen within Windows 10 is a very underutilized part of the operating system. Usually, we get past it as quickly as possible so we can get on with our work or play. But the lock screen can be more useful if you want it to be. You can place apps there to add … Read more
The Windows Store is more integrated than ever before in Windows 10. It is also more stable and reliable than before but that doesn’t mean nothing ever goes wrong. Today’s computer repair post is all about those times when Windows 10 apps don’t work properly. If you use any Windows 10 apps like Skype, Calendar, … Read more
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