What Does That Sound Mean and Other Popular Questions About Laptop Repair

May 24, 2019

There are so many questions and concerns when it comes to computer and laptop repair. We answer these same questions all the time – and it isn’t like we are against it, per se. However, we sometimes find that it is better to answer them online so that people can know what to expect when […]

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Why paying an expert for computer repairs can work out cheaper than doing it yourself

Mar 27, 2019

Sometimes doing something yourself is not the easiest or cheapest way to do something. It may offer more satisfaction and a deeper knowledge of your chosen subject but it can come at a financial cost. Computer repairs are one of those subjects. I always encourage my customers to learn about how their computer works and […]

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How to restore Windows 10 to recover data or settings

Sep 17, 2018

One neat thing about Windows 10 is the ability to tweak and customize it to fit your personality and needs. One bad thing about Windows 10 is the ability to tweak and customize it to fir your personality and needs. On one hand customization is a good thing and on the other hand it isn’t. […]

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How to replace your laptop screen

Aug 12, 2018

There is nothing worse than seeing a deep scratch or crack in the screen of your beloved laptop. It isn’t like a desktop where you can buy a monitor separately and be done with it. The screen is an integral part of a laptop and cannot be easily changed. Or can it? Laptop repair isn’t […]

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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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