How to stop Windows Firewall from turning itself on

Jul 12, 2016

Even though the Windows 10 Firewall is better than ever, it is still difficult to recommend it as your only internet defense. That’s why we always recommend using a third party firewall. There are a number of options, both free and premium and it’s a good idea to use one of these instead. If you’re […]

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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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I cannot see the internet icon in the notification tray in Windows 10. Help!

Jul 10, 2016

Disappearing notification icons are actually a common occurrence in Windows 10, with the internet and Wi-Fi icons being primary among them. For some reason, what should be a very simple element of Windows 10 is more problematic than it should be. If your internet or Wi-Fi icon has disappeared from the notification tray, here’s how […]

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I’m getting ‘Windows Error 0xc000007b’ what do I do?

Jul 9, 2016

If you’re seeing an error that says ‘The application was unable to start correctly (0xc000007b)’ it means something has gone wrong with the program or with Windows files that the program needs to access. While it sounds serious, it is actually quite straightforward to address. With some basic Windows troubleshooting techniques, we can fix […]

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How to boot Windows 10 into Safe Mode

Jul 8, 2016

Safe Mode is an important Windows 10 troubleshooting tool that any power user should become familiar with. It allows you to access usually locked Windows files and drivers as well as circumventing Windows file protection. This allows a lot of freedom when fixing Windows faults. If you would like to know how to boot Windows […]

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How to perform a repair installation of Windows 10

Jul 7, 2016

A repair installation of Windows 10 reinstalls the operating system while retaining all your files, folders and media. It is a task of last resort once other troubleshooting steps have been unsuccessful, but it is very effective. If you need to perform a repair installation of Windows 10, this is how you do it. You […]

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How to access Advanced Startup in Windows 10

Jul 7, 2016

Advanced Startup mode in Windows 10 is a gateway to a range of powerful troubleshooting tools. It allows access to core file checker, system restore, system refresh and a range of other utilities. If you’re having issues with Windows 10 and need to do some work under the hood, Advanced Startup is a good place […]

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How to enable or disable password login in Windows 10

Jul 6, 2016

If you’re the only one who uses your computer or you trust those you share it with, why not remove password login in Windows 10? It enables the computer to boot straight to the desktop and shaves precious seconds off the boot time. It also removes that extra manual step so Windows can go from […]

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Windows 10 Free Upgrade scheduled to end July 29 – but not for everyone

May 22, 2016

If you haven’t yet upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 7 or 8, you might still be getting the notices that pop up on your computer screen randomly asking you to schedule your free upgrade. It’s worth paying close attention to these notices because the notice will often suggest a time and date for you […]

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Computer Help: Why Do a Windows 8 Clean Install?

Nov 13, 2014

If you plan on upgrading to Windows 8, then you can just go straight from the operating system you have to this new one. However, some people prefer to do a clean install, which means removing the old operating system and essentially starting from scratch. This is technical, by computer help professionals, considered the best […]

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