Windows

Dell “No Hard Drive Found” Installing Windows? The Fix (NJ)

Aug 27, 2026

“No hard drive found” or “we couldn’t find any drives” installing Windows on a Dell? It is almost always Intel RAID/VMD, not a dead drive. The fix order from our Somerville NJ bench.

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Mouse Double-Clicking On Its Own? It Might Be a Windows 11 Bug, Not Your Mouse

Aug 10, 2026

Windows 11 users have spent months reporting single clicks registering as doubles — across different mice. How to tell a worn mouse switch from the 25H2 input bug, and what fixes each.

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Windows 11 26H2 Lands This October: Check Your Specs Now to See If Your PC Makes the Cut

Aug 10, 2026

Microsoft confirmed Windows 11 26H2 for this fall — with a supported-PC list. How to check your computer specs in two minutes and what each number means for the October update.

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When a Windows Update Bricks PCs: What a Repair Store Sees After a Month Like July

Aug 9, 2026

July’s blocked Windows 11 update left Dells overheating and owners stranded. A look at what actually walks into a computer repair store when an update goes wrong — and what walks out fixed.

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Dell Laptop Won’t Turn On After July’s Windows Update? Microsoft Just Admitted Why

Aug 8, 2026

Microsoft blocked July’s Windows 11 update on certain Dell PCs after shutdowns and overheating, then shipped an emergency fix. What to check when your Dell won’t turn on — in order.

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Windows 10’s Real Deadline Is October 2026 — Time to Get Your PC Sorted Locally

Aug 8, 2026

Windows 10’s extended security updates end this October — the real cutoff. What that means for your PC, your options, and why a computer repair shop near you beats guessing.

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How to create a system image in Windows 10

Apr 26, 2019

A system image is a one to one copy of your operating system drive used to quickly recover your computer if anything happens. If you work or depend on your computer, it’s useful to have one of these images around for if the worst happens. You can rebuild your computer from an image ISO as […]

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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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If you use EA Origin for games update it right now!

Apr 18, 2019

I personally dislike this trend towards games launchers. I don’t trust them, they include large installations, try to control all your games, even non-brand games and are likely to report back far more data than we want them to. If you use EA Origin for your games, you need to update it right away. We […]

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