I may need your help, Shane.

Last Friday one of my IT clients said he may need my help with his external hard drive. Tom said he couldn’t get it to respond on one of his computers and will try it on another one.  I asked him what was on the drive and he wasn’t sure –...

I went three days without using a computer

Last weekend I attended a family wedding several hours from my home. My brother drove our familys to the wedding and we stayed there for three days to visit. One of my business laptops was brought along in case I needed to remote in to a clients computer or some other...
What’s going on with the network?

What’s going on with the network?

I was at a new client a few days ago with the goal of setting up a new Dell computer for them.  First the current computer was reviewed for local files, programs and internet favorites from their web browser.   The files were copied to a external USB drive so they...
It’s 13 years old- time to retire it.

It’s 13 years old- time to retire it.

A new computer client got with me this week about their dead Windows computer. I started working on it and discovered the power supply was the problem. My client was contacted with my recommendation for not replacing the power supply. The computer is around thirteen...

I thought I sent it! Fort Wayne computer repair

Last week a new computer client texted me they were ready for a service call to set up a new computer.  The last detail was when to visit.  We texted back and forth to get a mutual agreeable time and I sent my last text to confirm when I would arrive.  It was odd that...
Lenovo Laptop problem

Lenovo Laptop problem

One of local computer clients brought me his Lenovo laptop which wouldn’t start any longer. He used it for many years without issues until now.  He thought it might be the AC power supply so he brought it, too.  I put the laptop and AC adapter on my workbench. ...
Yes, sometimes Linux Mint needs rebooted after updates

Yes, sometimes Linux Mint needs rebooted after updates

It’s a good practice to keep your operating systems updated on all your computers.  On my Linux systems I have the update notification active on the task bars.  This allows me to install them when I want instead of being forced to do it. When I choose to install...
Apple tablets and toggling apps

Apple tablets and toggling apps

Besides Android, Microsoft Windows and Linux I also work with Apple devices.  I have two apple laptops, a old iPhone and an old iPad tablet.  The tablet is used for listening to podcasts and occasionally YouTube videos.  I was having problems toggling between open...
When a data recovery takes a long time

When a data recovery takes a long time

I was working on a laptop with a hard drive problem this month.  My client wanted it repaired if possible so I first wanted to back up the data in case it had failed.  I removed the laptop cover and took out the hard drive.  It was placed in a drive reader and...

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