Computer Support

Why is a simple reboot the most effective computer repair?

Dave’s Computer Repair Blog – Why is a simple reboot the most effective computer repair? Ask any computer repair technician about any kind of computer issue and the first thing out of their mouth will be, ‘have you rebooted?’ While it may not be what you want to hear, there is a good reason why … Read more

Five diagnostic tools for home network troubleshooting part 2

Continuing on from yesterday where we covered Ipconfig, PING and Tracert, we continue our overview of home network troubleshooting tools. Today we’re going to look at Nslookup and Netstat. Nslookup Nslookup is an excellent tool for troubleshooting DNS (Domain Name System) issues. If you’re having trouble connecting to other computers or websites using their URL … Read more

Five diagnostic tools for home network troubleshooting

Having trouble connecting to the internet? Want to know how to troubleshoot a slow connection? Both today and tomorrow, we are going to outline five home network troubleshooting tools every computer enthusiast should know how to use. They will help you diagnose a network issue quickly and efficiently and get you connected in no time! … Read more

How to fix an ‘Inaccessible Boot Device’ Error

There is nothing worse than rebooting your computer or starting it up and seeing an ‘Inaccessible Boot Device’ error. It’s something most Windows users will have come across at some point or other and sounds serious. Potentially it is, but equally likely is that it’s an easy fix or may need computer repair. When you … Read more

How to stop Windows Firewall from turning itself on

Even though the Windows 10 Firewall is better than ever, it is still difficult to recommend it as your only internet defense. That’s why we always recommend using a third party firewall. There are a number of options, both free and premium and it’s a good idea to use one of these instead. If you’re … Read more

What Experts Are Saying about Computer Viruses

  Computer viruses still pose a very real threat to laptop users, which is why customers often come to Dave’s Computers for computer help and data recovery. Despite advancements in IT and computer technology in recent years, computer experts confirm that viruses have always been – and will likely continue to be – one of … Read more

5 Easy Steps: How to Create a Gmail Account

Google provides many benefits to those who have an account. The easiest way to have access is to set up a Gmail (or Google Mail) account. If you’re wondering how to create a Gmail account, this helpful guide can get you set up with a new e-mail quickly and efficiently, so you can get to using … Read more