Why is a simple reboot the most effective computer repair?

Oct 24, 2016

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 […]

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Do you really need to backup your data?

Oct 21, 2016

Dave’s Computer Repair Blog – Do you really need to backup your data? I was asked this question last week and it got me thinking. A client came into the store and asked about data recovery and how effective it was. We discussed hard drive reliability, MTBF (mean time before failure) and a range of […]

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Ten ways to troubleshoot your internet connection

Oct 4, 2016

Dave’s Computer Repair Blog – Ten ways to troubleshoot your internet connection We take the internet for granted and for good reason. We can access it anywhere, at any time from just about any device. Why would we not take it for granted? How about when it goes down or when your computer cannot connect […]

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How to fix ‘Failure To Complete The Anniversary Update Installation’ errors in Windows 10

Oct 3, 2016

The Windows 10 Anniversary Update arrived a few weeks ago. It’s a large download that takes quite a while to install. So far, it seems not everyone has had the seamless upgrade experience we would have hoped. Here at Dave’s Computers, we have seen a few users experience ‘Failure To Complete The Anniversary Update […]

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How to prepare Windows 10 for major updates

Oct 2, 2016

Major updates don’t come around very often in Windows but when they do it pays to prepare properly for them. The Windows 10 Anniversary Update is a case in point. Released a year after Windows 10 and just after the free upgrade period expired, the Anniversary Update is a major update that every computer will […]

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How to fix the Automatic Startup Repair loop in Windows 10

Sep 27, 2016

The Automatic Startup Repair loop in Windows 10 is a frustrating place to find yourself. Your computer reboots constantly and doesn’t let you interrupt it or find out what’s wrong. It seems an endless cycle that you can only interrupt by powering off. Fortunately, there is a way round it. There are a few simple […]

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How to fix Windows 10 ‘Inaccessible Boot Device’ errors

Sep 26, 2016

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Five diagnostic tools for home network troubleshooting

Jul 16, 2016

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! […]

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How to Fix an ‘Inaccessible Boot Device’ Error in Windows 11 & 10

Jul 13, 2016

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. The error […]

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How to stop your computer waking up when you’re not there

Jul 11, 2016

If your Windows computer keeps waking itself up during the night or when you’re not there, you’re not alone. It is a common issue with Windows. Many owners find both laptops and desktop computers waking up when they aren’t there. Fortunately, as common as it may be, it is also easy to fix. Having […]

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