Jan 15, 2018
With windows 7 going away soon most of us are going to end up using windows 10, if you already haven’t. In my computer repair service business I have seen quite a few things that should worry windows 10 users. Windows 10 seems to have a mind of it’s own. As I mentioned in a […]
Read more >Jan 11, 2018
It is amazing how long it takes Microsoft to tweak, update and patch their way to an operating system that will remain stable for more than a month at a time. Windows 10 is no exception! Windows 10 updates are causing a lot of problems for quite a few users. Not every problem affects everyone, […]
Read more >Nov 16, 2017
Virus and malware infections are only going to increase over the months and years to come. Companies who sell anti-virus programs cannot keep up with the new generation of Black Hat hackers. When James Clapper “head of NSA gets hacked” everyone is a target. I get questions all the time like ” what do they […]
Read more >Nov 11, 2017
Lately many of my service calls have been centered around fake links and messages popping up on computer desktops. Some of these messages say things like “This is a message from Microsoft, your computer is in danger, please call the 800 number on your screen.” These messages vary, but the intent is to have you […]
Read more >Nov 9, 2017
It’s possible to save a lot of money, while at the same time getting a better quality product when you buy used. There are always those concerns about buying a used computer that may have some hidden problems. Here at the Computer Doctor Boise we look at things a little differently. We start by taking […]
Read more >Oct 5, 2017
Moving to a new operating system may not be something that you have been looking forward to doing. Windows 7 has been a very stable and reliable operating system for almost a decade. Windows 7 is in what Microsoft calls “Extended support”. When Microsoft rolls out a new operating system they agree to support that […]
Read more >Jul 20, 2017
If you go back to my older post on the second page you can read up on this scam. It is hitting our area very hard right now. If you get a message or a call from someone claiming to be or work for Microsoft THEY DO NOT!!! Microsoft will never call you or send […]
Read more >Jun 14, 2017
Buying a used computer is a better option now than ever before. The quality of products just seems to constantly get worse year after year. Where there once was metal, now there is plastic. The constant push to buy newer products is always the most important important thing to computer manufactures. Do we really need […]
Read more >May 29, 2017
Today some of the most common computer problems come from old out of date drivers as well as programs offering to update your drivers for free. The “For free” should be a good indicator to avoid these programs. Device drivers are what enables hardware and some software to communicate with the operating system. If a […]
Read more >May 3, 2017
If you find yourself in the market for a computer or computer service where do you go? Big box stores like Best Buy or Staples have the name recognition that may lead many people to believe that they are more professional. I have been in some of the sales meetings at both of these stores; […]
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