Don’t skimp on RAM (memory)

A computer client emailed me this week about buying a new computer for the business. They were looking for advise and I mentioned new Windows computers would have 11 on them. My first suggestion was to get as much RAM (Random Access Memory) as you can.  My Windows 11...
My Windows 11 OS build is outdated

My Windows 11 OS build is outdated

On my Lenovo laptop I’ve been seeing a message about the OS build expiring. Windows 11 has different OS builds that have various release dates and features.  Mine is an older one which has been been retired.  I’m running Windows updates now to see what...
One of my Linux desktop PCs has a problem

One of my Linux desktop PCs has a problem

My garage Linux desktop computer froze today when I was running a video off the internet.  This computer is pretty old and was probably given to me 10 years ago.  It was playing the video and all of a sudden, the screen froze and then lines started flashing on the...

Your Windows 10 doesn’t start correctly.

A service call last week involved an older Dell computer with startup issues.  My client didn’t give me much background on the issue so i did the best i could on limited information.  I had problems getting the monitor powered on but figured it out after five...
Darn you Bit-Locker!

Darn you Bit-Locker!

A new computer repair client asked me to check their fairly new Microsoft windows 11 laptop last week. A fake-alert appeared on their computer stating they were infected.  In the process of attempting to boot with a device other than the internal SSD, I got a message...

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