Boot to the Desktop in Windows 8 with These Computer Help Tips

Nov 7, 2014

One of the big changes that Windows 8 included was a Start Screen, which features apps sorted in different orders depending on how you set everything up. However, not everyone likes the Start Screen simply because they would rather go directly to their desktop. If you want to do this, then there are simple steps […]

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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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Computer Repair Guide: How to Restart Windows 8 in Safe Mode

Nov 6, 2014

There are many different times that you might find it useful to start a computer in safe mode. It may be that something isn’t working quite right and you need to run diagnostics and locate the issue. If you have a virus on your computer, sometimes, the only way to get rid of it will […]

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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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Quick Computer Support Tips: Finding Your Windows 8 Product Key

Nov 5, 2014

Let’s say something went wrong with your computer and you need to reinstall Windows 8. Everything is going good so far in the installation, but then the computer asks for your product key and you have no idea where it is. Whenever you install almost any type of software to your computer, you do need […]

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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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When Windows Update Freezes

Nov 4, 2014

If you have Windows Update set to automatically run, you probably already know the hassle of waiting on it to do its job. The good news is that when it is updating, it is doing great things for your computer, like installing patches and safety measures to protect your machine. However, what happens when it […]

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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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How to Find Windows 8.1 Drivers

Nov 3, 2014

When you upgrade your operating system, one of the first things you will find is that not all hardware will continue working properly. That’s because the drivers currently in use by that hardware are not designed to work with Windows 8 or Windows 8.1. Of course, that can bring on a big hassle and it […]

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