repair

How Do I Find Good Local Computer Help?

Do you need someone to physically look at your computer but don’t know who to trust? I’ll walk you through smart ways to find local help you can count on, from asking around to reading reviews. Also, why the big chain stores are a gamble.

An oversized hard disk platter as a table. On one side sites a Corgi holding his paws to hide the data he has stored on the risk. On the other side is a repair technician wanting to look at the data on the hard disk.

How Do I Secure a Hard Drive Before Sending It in for Repair?

When your computer goes to the shop, can you trust a stranger with your personal files? I’ll share how to keep your data safe before handing your machine over, and what your options are when it’s too late.

Tip of the Day: Remember to Use Application Repair

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My Computer Locks Up and Won’t Boot. What Do I Do?

There are a few things to take a look at if your computer fails to boot.

What’s in your toolkit?

It’s useful to have a set of tools ready to be used for debugging, diagnosing, and resolving system problems of various sorts. This is called a toolkit. I’ll show you mine.