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Windows Update and Its Problems
Let’s use this blog to inform periodically about important windows updates for windows 10. Especially when huge updates are coming that can eat up all you paid for bandwidth.
Telephone Scams
Almost every week a client comes in or calls about some suspicious phone call the got. This blog tries to spread the news about those scams via phone so hopefully you will not fall for them.
Hot Devices
“Temperature! Iphone has to cool down before you can use it.” Ever get this alert? I did once, after leaving my cellphone in the car for just five minutes while shopping. Good thing, because I hadn’t thought of this. Notebooks lying in the front passenger seat will...
Avoid Hot Keys
Is this one of your computer habits? The very worst place to work with your laptop is on your lap! Besides giving you "laptop thigh," this can cause serious overheating and shutdown issues. Is this one of your computer habits? The very worst place to work with your...
Hairy Fan!
If you have pets, did you know that your notebook fan could be covered with hair? Yikes! A fan in this shape can't work properly, which causes your computer to overheat and possibly more damage. Dok recommends a regular check-up and cleaning of notebooks used around...
Keyboards and Food
Keyboards get hammered on all the time. But one of the most common reasons they are brought in for repair is spilled drinks. Accidents do happen. But it is surprising how even a little amount of liquid can spell death to not just the keyboard, but the notebook itself....
