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A Desktop for your Desktop
Do you really need a laptop? Published Warrenton Lifestyle, April 2023 edition In the last decades, laptops have taken over the market and have distinct advantages. But the old-fashioned desktop computer is still worth considering for some computing needs and is...
Tip from the Dok about Batteries
Two commonly held untruths about laptop batteries: 1) They last forever. No! With care, the original batteries can last from 3-5 years. Replacements rarely hold up longer than two years. 2) You should always leave them plugged in. No! This habit is a battery...
Laptops: Don’t put them on your lap!
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Thankful for Technology
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WWW = Wild West Web
Don’t be quick to click By Klaus Fuechsel Hardly a day goes by without checking in a hacked computer at our shop. Many of these clients say, “I don’t know how this could have happened.” It’s easy on the Wild West Web. All it takes is one click on a malicious...
Back to School Tips for your Computer by Jacob Eberly
Ah yes, every student’s favorite phrase. “Back to school time!” If it actually is your favorite phrase, I envy your enthusiasm. One of the things I do look forward to during the school year is using my computer. I find it very fun and satisfying to use such capable...
Summer Storm Advisory for Desktops and Anything that Plugs In
Too often when a storm hits, lightning strikes and too much electricity surges through cables across the house - frying unprotected devices in its path. This can hit desktops and other power cables for your IT equipment However, if your devices are plugged into a UPS...
Warrenton Lifestyle Magazine July 2022
Dok Klaus Computer Care Celebrates 20 Years Click Here.
In Real Estate, It’s “Location, Location, Location”, In Technology, It’s “Back up, Back up, Back up!”
Because it is so easy to take photos with a Smartphone, people are taking and sharing more photos than ever. On my phone, I have 21,000 photos taken over the last 10 years. That is a lot of digital data! In addition, I have almost 4,000 songs, 1,000 videos, and tons...
Spring Cleaning: Computer Care Tips
Whether you own a desktop computer or a laptop, your computer probably has most of your work and personal life on it. It’s important to care for them and clean them regularly so they don’t quit on you! Here are some tips from my techs and I to keep your computer in...
Introducing Windows 11: Pros and Cons
Windows 11 is here to stay. Windows 11 desktops and notebooks are already flooding the market, and if you own a Windows 10 system, you’ve probably seen a popup saying it is time to upgrade to Windows 11, or “Sorry, but your system cannot be upgraded to Windows 11.”...
Why Windows 11?
All computers run with some kind of operating system, and, unless you have an Apple computer, your computer probably runs with Microsoft Windows. Microsoft has just released Windows 11, which has some people apprehensive about switching. So why does one need to...
Trick or Treat
Trick or Treat: Only there are no treats, just scams online, on the phone, and by text Halloween is back! You will probably enjoy having kids come to your door saying the usual, “Trick or treat.” Then you let them pick some candy and send them on their way. No harm...
Everybody Knows Dok
We can all agree that 2020 was tough. For me it was a life-changing year and 2021 has been much the same. On the evening before the election last year, I suddenly had a seizure and after some scans I was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Totally unexpected! Most of the...
Be the Star of the Show
Who would have thought a year ago that video conferencing would become an essential service for students, teachers, and employees all over the world? How can you get the most out of video conferences with your devices? Many of you have used Skype since it was released...
