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Computer Support Tips: Bypass Windows 8 Start Screen

Nov 11, 2014

When you upgrade to Windows 8 or Windows 8.1, you will notice some big differences. One of these differences is the introduction of apps. Apps allow you to do more with a computer and they almost have a mobile feel to them, like things you are used to on your smart phone or tablet. To […]

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Computer Repair: Run a Command Line System Restore

Nov 10, 2014

There may be times when you  need computer repair help and have to restore your computer to an earlier date, just because something specific is causing a problem. It could be that new software is an issue or a patch for software you already have is the culprit. In either case, a computer repair system […]

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Computer Repair Tips: How to Unfreeze Windows Update

Nov 10, 2014

Windows Update pushes new patches and various updates to your machine when needed. It is common knowledge that Microsoft releases new things on Tuesdays, so that is when you are most likely to see Windows Update running. If you have your computer set to automatically run updates, then you may not even notice it is […]

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Computer Help: Shutting Down Windows 8

Nov 9, 2014

If you have Windows 8 and you haven’t upgraded to Windows 8.1, then you may find it fairly hard to shut down your computer and find yourself needing computer help. The update to this operating system added back a button to make shutting down easy, but the original Windows 8 can be somewhat difficult, especially […]

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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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Computer Support Tips: Create a Windows 8 Recovery Drive

Nov 8, 2014

When you create a recovery drive in Windows 8, you can use this to reach advanced startup options when something is going wrong. These advanced options include command prompt, system restore, automatic repair, refresh PC, and more. This can provide you a way to diagnose problems with your computer so that you don’t necessarily have […]

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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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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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