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6 Common Misconceptions About Computer Repair

Feb 20, 2018

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 […]

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How to fix Windows 10 error 0xc004f014

Oct 27, 2017

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 […]

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How to fix Runtime Broker High CPU usage in Windows 10

Oct 26, 2017

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 […]

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What to do if Cortana or your Windows 10 Start menu isn’t working

Oct 25, 2017

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 […]

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How to protect your WiFi network from ‘KRACK’ attacks

Oct 24, 2017

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 […]

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What to do if your Windows 10 Fall Creators Update freezes during installation

Oct 23, 2017

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 […]

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Change the lock screen background in Windows 10

Oct 20, 2017

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 […]

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How to reset the Windows 10 Store cache

Oct 19, 2017

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 […]

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Prepare your computer for the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Oct 18, 2017

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 […]

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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Oct 17, 2017

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 […]

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