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Windows User Profile Corruption

When you turn off your Windows-based computer and then turn it back on, you will need to sign on to a profile. This is designed to protect your information and it logs you into your online Microsoft account. When you try to log on, and it doesn’t work, your first thought may be that you … Read more

Google Chrome and Windows 8 Mode

One of the big changes Microsoft made with the launch of Windows 8 is something called the Metro User Interface. This option allows most programs to launch as apps and offer a sleek, modern look. However, some people don’t love the interface and want to switch back to using their programs as normal. Many people … Read more

No More Microsoft Support for Windows XP

As Microsoft releases new operating systems, they stop support for one of the older options. The most recent victim of this is Windows XP. Last April, Microsoft announced that they would no longer be providing any type of support for XP, and while not many people still use this operating system, you may be one … Read more

Must Do When You Get a New Computer

  When you get a new computer, you are likely so enthralled with learning all about it that you may forget to perform some important tasks to ensure it is fully set up, protected, and ready for use. If you forget some of these things, you may quickly find yourself calling a computer repair service. … Read more

Choosing an Online Backup Service

Imagine your computer crashes. Something is damaged beyond repair even with the help of computer support services. Suddenly, your baby’s first year pictures are gone for good or that master’s thesis has completely disappeared. We all use computers to store a wide variety of things, like pictures, documents, work data, and much more. Losing all … Read more

Microsoft Security Essentials Isn’t Working

Microsoft has released a new security software suite along with Windows 7 and Windows 8 or 8.1 computers. It’s called Microsoft Security Essentials, and many people choose it over other malware protection programs because it is preinstalled and easy to use. If you run into problems with Security Essentials, then you may need computer support, … Read more

iTunes Not Working with Windows 8?

Plenty of people use Apple products along with a Windows-driven computer or laptop, and this generally has not been a problem. However, as more people upgrade to Windows 8, issues have begun to arise, leaving many users to seek out computer repair. It seems like some machines with the new operating system do not work … Read more

Shop Local or Big Box?

When you get ready to buy a new computer or parts for your current machine, you have different places you could shop. Of course, there are those big chains, where you will certainly have a lot of different choices and maybe even the lower prices. There are also local shops and stores where you could … Read more

What Tasks Should Be Done When?

If you want to take care of your computer, then you do have to be proactive with maintenance. That way, you can help to avoid many issues that would leave you in need of computer repair. Obviously, you can’t avoid everything, but just as you go to the doctor for checkups, you should do a … Read more

Windows 8.1 or Windows 7: A Comparison

Microsoft has recently announced that Windows 9 will soon be on the horizon, and that means older operating systems will no longer be supported by the company. However, plenty of people are seeking computer support to determine if they should be using Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. That’s because there are enough differences between the … Read more