by Shane Grantham | Dec 26, 2024
For the last month I’ve been trying to fix the updates on my work laptop. It won’t download and install Windows updates. It may have something to do with it being on the Insider preview release OS and not the regular release. After I bought the laptop, I...
by Shane Grantham | Nov 17, 2024
I’ve been hearing about Windows 10 and its end of life for a month or so. It may be Oct 2025 from tech podcasts and articles that I see. This could change because it’s Microsoft’s decision and it usually does as users complain. Windows 10 is on...
by Shane Grantham | Sep 5, 2024
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...
by Shane Grantham | Jan 29, 2024
Saturday evening I was with my wife watching a TV show and my smartphone rang. The number was from New York and I answered it expecting a scam or telemarketer. It was a computer user asking about my charges for computer work they were needing. After some questions...
by Shane Grantham | Nov 24, 2023
Many years ago I recall using my Windows 10 laptop on a service call when suddenly it restarted with a Windows 10 update. I don’t think it gave me an option to delay it or stop it. When everything was done updating, my bookkeeping program was corrupt and...
by Shane Grantham | Oct 20, 2023
One of the features of Microsoft Windows 11 I read about last year was intriguing. It’s Linux running as a Virtual Machine (VM) called the Linux subsystem. It can be installed from the Microsoft Store and I tried earlier this year without any success. I love...
