There are many different updates your computer can do. From antivirus updates, software updates, driver updates and operating system updates, its hard to know which things to update, if its important and what are the reputations from doing the update. There is also the age old question, if it ain’t broken, don’t fix it. People always ask me should I… Read more →
Tag: Programs
Unexpected Reboots
Not to be confused with resetting your computer (whipping it and setting it back to like the day you got it) rebooting is simply the process of of your computer being turned off and then back on again (booting up). Sometimes you just need to reboot your computer. Whether you have just installed some new software, there is a fault… Read more →
Try Task Manager to Diagnose Problems
When customers call me and tell me something is wrong with their computer, i always ask them what is happening? Most times it is even hard for the customer to explain what is going wrong. Most people know something is not right, but they cant quite put their finger on what it is. Whether your computer is running slow, certain… Read more →
Problems Installing Programs and Applications
There would be little use for your computer if it didn’t have any programs and applications. Programs are the functions we use on your computer which help us perform a specific task. For example, if we want to surf the internet to find some information we would install and open a web browser applications such as Google Chrome or Mozilla… Read more →
Try Ninite For Multiple Installations
Whether you have a brand new computer, or you have reset your old one, you have a big job on your hands. As well as having to update the operating system and upgrade the programs which came with it, you are also going to have to download and install the programs you are use to using and the programs you… Read more →
Data Recovery From Your Primary Drive
What is a Drive The drive in your computer, also known as a hard drive, hard disk or solid state drive is a device in your computer for storing information, programs, operating system files and personal data such as movies, pictures and documents. Hard drives are not only for computers. Although this post will specifically be directed at the hard… Read more →
System Restore Your Computer
What is System Restore If you are having problems with your computer causing instability, the ability to start or use your computer properly or your computers just running generally slow; System Restore might be a good option for you to use. System Restore is a feature built in to Microsoft Windows Operating Systems which basically takes a snapshot of the… Read more →
Windows Installer Service Problems
What is the Windows Installer Service Like the name suggests this is a service used by your operating system used to install, maintain and uninstall software and application you want on your computer. Not to be confused with the installation process of the operating system itself. Since Windows 7, the installer now comes built into your operating system and can… Read more →
To Much Junk On Your Computer
I get this one a lot. A customer will call me and let me know they think there computer is running slow due to it being full with too many photos, applications and files etc. The truth is, unless your hard drive is failing and not addressing space allocation correctly, it doesn’t matter how many files you have on your computer, how… Read more →
Access your App Store in Windows 10 without a Microsoft Account
One of the biggest draw backs for me personally with Windows 8 and 8.1 was the inability to access the Microsoft App Store without a Microsoft Account. When you setup Windows 8 and 10 you can choose to setup a local account where your information gets stored on your computer or a Microsoft Windows Account where some of your… Read more →