Fix Windows 10 Time

May 18, 2016

Microsoft is making the push from Windows 7, 8, or even 8.1 to Windows 10 by a “free” upgrade found in Windows update. The update which is supposed to provide better experience for you the computer user, instead it is causing headaches such as blue-screens, crashing, slowness and more… One of the things we noticed […]

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How to Improve Your Wifi Signal at Home

May 18, 2016

The big day has arrived. Your all-time favorite flick has finally come out on Netflix. You’ve even planned a little get together to watch it with that special someone. Just you start getting into the intriguing plot, your WiFi signal drops. It might even be so dastardly as to flicker in and out for awhile […]

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Computer Help: Start Windows 8 Safe Mode

Nov 9, 2014

Safe mode allows you to perform various diagnostics on your computer, and when something is wrong with the machine, this is a good place to start. Just ask any computer help service. If you feel that you have a virus and you cannot get a virus scanner to locate it, then safe mode will often […]

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Data Recovery: Restore a Missing DirectX DLL File

Nov 8, 2014

A common error message that many people have faced is a missing DirectX DLL file. This message has to do with the graphics programs on your computer, and if a file has become corrupted or damaged, then you will get this error message. Additionally, if you download a DLL file from a download site, then […]

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Quick Computer Help Tips: Set up Windows 8 Auto Log On

Nov 7, 2014

Do you get tired of logging into your computer every time you turn it on? It can be very frustrating for many people, and it is built right into Windows 8 to ask for a password. The good news is that there is a way to change this. Of course, before you make this decision, […]

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Dave’s Tech Support Tips: How to Command a Prompt System Restore

Nov 6, 2014

If you run into problems with your computer, sometimes, a system restore can be very helpful. In many cases, an update, new software or other change recently made could be the reason your machine is acting up and you’ll need the assistance of tech support. In those cases, when you restore your computer back to […]

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Computer Support: Install Windows 8 with a Flash Drive

Nov 5, 2014

If you purchase Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, then you are about to embark on a whole new experience that is different from any version of operating system you have had before. Of course, before you can do that, you will need to install the new software. If you purchased the product on a DVD, […]

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Finding Your IE Version

Nov 5, 2014

Let’s face it. These days, as soon as you have one version of some type of software, it seems like a new version becomes available. That’s not quite the case, but new things are released regularly, and you may be confused about what you actually have on your computer. In fact, plenty of people in […]

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How to Update Drivers in Windows 8.1

Nov 3, 2014

Anytime you update your operating system, such as when you go from Windows 7 to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, then you will likely need to update drivers for various parts of your hardware. Don’t worry though. You don’t have to contact a computer support service in most cases. Of course, if you have trouble […]

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Upgrading to Windows 8.1

Nov 2, 2014

If you have had Windows computers for a long time, then you know that updates become available from time to time to repair issues and to make the operating system more user friendly. With all versions up to Windows 7, these major updates were called service packs. Now, with Windows 8, the major update is […]

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