Windows 10

How to change DNS server in Windows 10

Sep 14, 2018

When the cable guy or supplier sets up your broadband, they set up a standard DNS provider so you can get connected right away. Depending on who supplies your connection, this could be the ISPs own DNS servers. They work well enough but aren’t always the fastest or most secure. Did you know you can […]

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Next Windows 10 update on the horizon

Sep 10, 2018

The next Windows 10 feature update is due in October 2018 and should bring with it a few new tricks. It won’t bring a fancy new name like Creator’s Update though. It is called Redstone 5 internally, which is almost a Star Wars reference but I think that was by accident as it’s release name […]

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Deleted doesn’t always mean what you think it does in Windows

Sep 3, 2018

If you have ever accidentally hit delete or removed a file in Windows, it doesn’t actually mean it is gone forever. A couple of quick checks can tell you whether the file is still present and can be recovered. If all else fails, your friendly computer repair team at Dave’s Computers in New Jersey are […]

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Fixing ‘You require permission from TrustedInstaller’ errors in Windows

Aug 29, 2018

Have you seen the error message ‘You require permission from TrustedInstaller’ when trying to make a change or install a program in Windows? Want to know what it means and what you can do about it? If that’s a yes, this is the post for you! TrustedInstaller is a Windows Module Installer service and is […]

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How to stop programs from opening on startup in Windows

Aug 27, 2018

Windows lets any program add itself to startup. Anything you install onto your computer can set itself to automatically load when you first boot your computer. This is fine if it’s one or two but if you install lots of programs it can slow your computer down. Lots of customers who come to our New […]

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How to fix Boot Device Not Found errors in Windows 10

May 4, 2018

Windows Boot Errors — New Jersey How to Fix Boot Device Not Found Errors in Windows 10 I’m Dave. I’ve been diagnosing boot errors in Somerville, NJ since 2011. A “Boot Device Not Found” message is one of the more alarming things a computer can show you — and before you try anything, I want […]

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How to fix Windows 10 error 0xc004f014

Oct 27, 2017

Windows 10 error 0xc004f014 is an activation error that was very common during the early days of the operating system. Even now, the error still appears occasionally. If you’re upgrading a computer to Windows 10 and see error 0xc004f014, here is how to fix it. The error is linked to the Microsoft Key Management Service […]

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What to do if Cortana or your Windows 10 Start menu isn’t working

Oct 25, 2017

If you see an error that reads like this, ‘Critical Error – Start Menu and Cortana aren’t working. We’ll try to fix it the next time you sign in. Sign out now’, you’re not alone. This is something we see a lot here at Dave’s Computers. We frequently help our neighbors fix this problem or […]

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Change the lock screen background in Windows 10

Oct 20, 2017

If you share your computer or use Windows 10 at work, customizing the lock screen is one way of personalizing your desktop. As long as you have permission, you can change the lock screen background in Windows 10 to anything you want. It’s a small thing but can make a big difference if you leave […]

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How to change the lock screen in Windows 10

Oct 13, 2017

The lock screen within Windows 10 is a very underutilized part of the operating system. Usually, we get past it as quickly as possible so we can get on with our work or play. But the lock screen can be more useful if you want it to be. You can place apps there to add […]

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