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Why No Windows 10 Upgrade For RT?

Posted on February 29, 2016 by cynmackley

We'll break down the reasons that Windows RT tablets won't be getting the upgrade to Windows 10.

Posted in Hardware & Peripherals, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged Microsft, Surface RT, Windows 10, windows 8, Windows RTLeave a comment

Can I Upgrade To Windows 10 Directly From 7?

Posted on February 16, 2016 by cynmackley

Can you go directly from Windows 7 to Windows 10 - or do you need to make a stop at Windows 8 first? We've got the answer.

Posted in Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged upgrade to Windows 10, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1Leave a comment

Help! No HD Space On New PC

Posted on February 10, 2016 by cynmackley

A lack of hard drive space is causing problems for a netbook owner. We look at some solutions.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, Windows 8Tagged Acer Aspire, hard drive space, netbook, windows 8Leave a comment

How Long Will Windows 7 Last?

Posted on January 27, 2016 by cynmackley

How long until Microsoft pulls the security support plug on Windows 7? We look at the support lifecycle and how to extend it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Security Help, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged microsoft, support lifecycle, Windows 10, windows 7, windows 8, Windows 8.1, windows vista, windows xp3 Comments

Fix Action Center Check Disk Messages

Posted on January 19, 2016 by cynmackley

Troubleshooting unexplained Action Center Messages in Windows 8.

Posted in File & Disk ManagementTagged Action Center, chkdsk, windows 8Leave a comment

Wiping A Hard Drive to Upgrade

Posted on December 8, 2015 by cynmackley

Can you wipe your hard drive to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 8? Yes, but you may not need to.

Posted in Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Free Downloads, I've Always Wanted To Know..., MS Office Help, Security Help, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged hard drive, magical jellybean, Windows 10, windows 8, windows xp, wipe3 Comments

Transfer Data Between Machines

Posted on October 8, 2015 by cynmackley

Have a new PC and want to move your old files? Here's how!

Posted in Cloud Storage, Computer Terms, File & Disk Management, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, Multimedia, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged cable, file, transfer, Windows 10, windows 84 Comments

Can I Find Apps For Windows?

Posted on September 30, 2015 by cynmackley

Can you use Android or iPhone apps in Windows 8.1? We look at how apps work with Windows.

Posted in Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged apps, Windows 10, windows 8, windows storeLeave a comment

Help! My Pointer Has A Mind Of Its Own Online

Posted on August 31, 2015 by cynmackley

Has your mouse pointer gone all wonky since you upgraded Windows? Here's how to fix it.

Posted in Computer Terms, Desktop Enhancement, Free Downloads, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., In The News, System Tune-Up Help, Uncategorized, Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged driver, Mouse, pointer, Update, Windows 10, windows 83 Comments

Where Can I Find Windows 8.1?

Posted on August 7, 2015 by cynmackley

To upgrade to Windows 10, you'll need to upgrade 8 first. Here's how.

Posted in Windows 10, Windows 8Tagged Windows 10, windows 8, windows upgradeLeave a comment

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