How to change the lock screen in Windows 10

Oct 13, 2017

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 […]

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

Oct 12, 2017

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, […]

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How to perform a Windows 10 repair install

Oct 11, 2017

Windows Repair, New Jersey How to Perform a Windows 10 Repair Install I’m Dave. I’ve been fixing Windows problems in Somerville, NJ since 2011. A repair install, also called an in-place upgrade, is one of the most powerful tools for fixing a Windows 10 installation that’s gone wrong without wiping your files. This guide walks […]

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

Oct 10, 2017

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 […]

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How to fix an unresponsive Windows 10 Taskbar

Oct 9, 2017

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. […]

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Top Tips to Maintain Your Computer before Going for Computer Repair in New Jersey

Oct 6, 2017

You might be getting ready to get a computer repair in New Jersey, but if you pay attention to some useful computer maintenance tips, you can make your visits to repair shops less frequent. Keep in mind that a computer is a machine and most of the problems that take place with it are […]

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Why you should support your local computer store

Sep 3, 2017

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 […]

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How To Find A Local Computer Repair Specialist

Aug 7, 2017

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, […]

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Dave’s guide to Microsoft PST and OST files | New Jersey Computer Repair

May 30, 2017

Whenever you use or create an email address in Microsoft Outlook, all the data within that email account is contained within a .pst (Personal Folders file). This is a database-type file that Outlook uses to keep everything organized. An .ost, Outlook Data File is essentially a mirror of your Exchange mailbox held locally on your […]

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Million users hit by Google Docs phishing scam

May 11, 2017

Last week around a million Google Docs users were hit with a very clever phishing scam. While Google has taken down the offending app and closed the loophole that allowed it to happen, there are still risks with the platform. So what was the attack all about and what do you look for to […]

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