Does Google Stadia mean the end for games consoles?

Mar 25, 2019

If you saw or heard Google’s presentation last week and the announcement of Google Stadia, you’re likely to be as excited as I am. But what about Microsoft and Sony? With the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Two on the way, should they be worried? In a word, yes. Google Stadia in theory at least, could […]

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How to use dating apps without giving too much away

Mar 4, 2019

Do you know how to use dating apps without giving too much away? Know how to put yourself out there while maintaining a semblance of privacy? Not many people do which is why I put this guide together. Dave’s Computers in New Jersey are fierce supporters of online privacy and firmly believe we should be […]

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Sinister new blackmailing email phishing scam making waves

Jan 25, 2019

There’s a new email phishing scam making the rounds and it’s not a nice one. Based on blackmail and reading quite sinisterly, this recent email is scaring some users. We have seen a few examples of this email here at Dave’s Computers in New Jersey and we don’t like it. The email is scaring those […]

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Judge rules biometrics are now protected the same as passwords

Jan 21, 2019

If you purposely use a PIN or password to unlock your phone or computer because law enforcement could compel you to unlock biometric locks, now is a good time to rejoice. A judge ruled last week that biometric security is protected under the Fifth Amendment just like passwords. The original provision forced both Apple and […]

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How to disable autoplay videos

Jan 18, 2019

I love the internet. I live on it, research on it, buy stuff on it, talk to the world on it and run a business through it. I also hate certain aspects of it. I hate how ads are managed and I hate it when web administrators force a video to play on the page […]

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What is real time ray tracing and is it worth the money?

Jan 14, 2019

If you have been keeping up with developments, you will likely know that Nvidia has released some new graphics cards in the RTX20X series that feature real time ray tracing. This feature is making huge waves in gaming right now but comes at a cost. So is it worth jumping on the bandwagon right away […]

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What is fake news and how can you identify it?

Nov 28, 2018

While not specifically about fixing computers, all of us here at Dave’s Computers in New Jersey are concerned about the prevalence of fake news and the effects it has on decisions we make. As it is everywhere online, I thought it might be a good idea to help you identify fake news so you can […]

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Black Friday 2018 survival guide

Nov 7, 2018

Black Friday is a curious thing. It began as an excuse for stores to offer huge discounts after Thanksgiving to start the buildup to Christmas. Now it has taken on a life all of its own and is gradually becoming a worldwide phenomenon. That’s why we here at Dave’s Computers in New Jersey have put […]

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Five reasons you should use a VPN

Oct 31, 2018

Here at Dave’s Computers, we often advocate using a VPN service whenever you go online. To us it’s a no-brainer and something we do automatically. We were asked the other day by a customer in our New Jersey computer store just why we were so in favor of them. That prompted this post. If one […]

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Chrome 70 brings Progressive Web Apps

Oct 24, 2018

It was only a couple of weeks ago that we were celebrating the arrival of Chrome 69. The tenth anniversary of the browser went down well initially but that reception soon soured when people realized they were being logged into all Google services without being notified. Now Chrome 70 is here and brings with it […]

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