How to create and remove user accounts in Windows 10

Apr 23, 2019

A user account is essential for managing multiple users on a computer. It is where your configurations and favorites are stored and where account limits are enforced. The main user must have a Microsoft account but all other users can use either Microsoft or local user accounts. Today we will show you how to create […]

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How to configure RAID in Windows 10

Apr 19, 2019

RAID, or a Redundant Array of Independent Disks, is a way of sharing data across multiple hard drives to enhance redundancy. It is usually used in business as a resilience measure but can also be used on home computers too. If you have three or more of the same hard drive, running RAID is a […]

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Is there a benefit to running a portable version of Windows 10?

Mar 18, 2019

My post last week on ‘Can you run Windows Server 2016 at home?’ prompted another question from a Dave’s Computer customer. He wanted to know if there is any advantage to running a portable version of Windows 10 instead of installing it the usual way. As he travels a lot and installing everything onto a […]

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Can you run Windows Server 2016 at home?

Mar 15, 2019

We had a customer in the store the other day asking if he could run Windows Server 2016 at home. He got a free copy from someone he worked with and wanted to use it on his home computer. It was a legit copy and cheaper than buying a Windows 10 license. So can he […]

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Do you need PC tuning applications to keep things running smoothly?

Mar 13, 2019

There are a bunch of PC cleaner apps and tuning programs that offer to help keep your Windows computer running smoothly. Some are free such as CCleaner while others are premium, like PC Health Advisor. There are also ads everywhere online offering PC cleaning software for a modest cost. Do you need things applications running […]

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What to expect in the Windows 10 April 2019 Update

Feb 15, 2019

The Windows 10 April 2019 Update is the next big download for Windows and is expected sometime in that month. Given how the October Update went, you would be forgiven for not waiting for this next one with baited breath. However, as computers are our thing, the guys here at Dave’s Computers in New Jersey […]

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Stop Storage Sense deleting your downloaded files in Windows 10

Feb 13, 2019

Does Storage Sense keep deleting your downloaded files in Windows 10? Store files and programs in your Download folder and keep losing them to this housekeeping tool? Today I’m going to show you how to stop that happening. I like Storage Sense. We use it on our Windows 10 machines here at Dave’s Computers in […]

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Repair internet access after Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Feb 4, 2019

If you’re running the latest version of Windows 10 and keep seeing the little yellow warning triangle by your network status, you’re not alone. A few customers have been into Dave’s Computers over the past few weeks with exactly the same problem. It’s a minor irritation as you still have internet access for everything but […]

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How enable or disable the Game Bar in Windows 10

Jan 11, 2019

The Game Bar in Windows 10 is either going to be useful or just plain irritating depending on your point of view. It’s a feature added back in Windows 8 as part of the closer integration between Xbox and Windows and was further enhanced in Windows 10. If you don’t want the feature or find […]

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Microsoft is ditching Edge for Chromium

Dec 12, 2018

Microsoft replaced Internet Explorer with Edge in Windows 10. Even though the browser works better, offers more features and a much higher level of security, it just hasn’t taken off. If a leak from Microsoft is to be believed, they are planning to ditch Edge for a Chromium-based browser. That’s the technology behind Google Chrome. […]

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