Computer Repair

What to expect in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

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

How to change the lock screen in Windows 10

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

What to do when your Windows 10 apps don’t work properly

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

How to perform a Windows 10 repair install

A Windows 10 repair installation is a troubleshooting method that will overlay your existing installation with fresh copies of settings and core files. It is usually a process of last resort and is only really used once other troubleshooting steps have failed. So today’s computer repair post from Dave’s Computers is all about recovering Windows … Read more

Which should you use to secure your WiFi. TKIP or AES?

Today’s computer repair post is about prevention rather than cure. When securing your wireless network, what security protocol should you use? WPA2-TKIP or WPA2-AES? If you’re setting up a WiFi network, you are going to come up against security. Now the WPA and WPA2 question has been answered, (only ever use WPA2), we get to … Read more

How to fix an unresponsive Windows 10 Taskbar

  The Windows 10 Taskbar is the center of how we work with our computer so today’s computer repair post is all about fixing it when it stops responding. For some reason, the Taskbar can freeze or generally not respond as it should but there are a couple things you can do to fix it. … Read more

Why you should support your local computer store

Dave’s Computers is your local computer store based in Hillsborough New Jersey. We have served our community for a number of years and hope to continue serving you for plenty more. Given how many computer stores there are around, both parts of large chains and individuals like us, why should you support us instead of … Read more

How To Find A Local Computer Repair Specialist

7 Tips for Choosing a Computer Repair Professional Today is the age of technology, and when your computer goes down, your life goes down with it. It’s now part of our culture to do many things online: work, school, play, and bank along with any number of other daily activities. When you need computer repair, … Read more