Posts By: Brian

BWN Computer Repair and Service NEWSLETTER for August 2017

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Having taken a vacation last month…we are a little behind on posting our Monthly Newsletters. Here is the AUGUST 2017 Newsletter. Just click on the pages pictured below to view on your screen (you can then save and print them, if you’d like). If you have any questions…send them our way and we’ll get them… Read more »

REVIEW: Recover Keys–A Program for Recovering Product Keys

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There is a program (Recover Keys) that I have used over the years to help me find product keys for programs installed. This has been very helpful for clients that have a need to reinstall certain software BUT do not have the necessary activation keys to reactivate after installation. For instance: you have Adobe Photoshop… Read more »

Has My Computer Been Tested To Run Windows 10?

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If you would like to find out if your laptop or desktop can run Windows 10…find the manufacturer of your computer and click their link below.  The link will open to their page where you can verify if your certain model laptop or desktop has been tested and approved to upgrade to Windows 10. Click… Read more »

Removal Tools for Common Antivirus Programs

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If you have decided to use a install a different antivirus program on your computer…you want to make sure you remove the currently installed antivirus properly.  This link Common Antivirus Removal Tools will take you to a site where you can find the antivirus you currently have installed and then download the correct removal tool. … Read more »

How To Protect A Mac

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So…you’ve purchased yourself a nice new Mac and you’re wondering what you need to do to protect it?  If you are used to running Windows computers…you, most likely, may be used to using antivirus and constantly needing to update Windows as well as software that you’ve installed.  You may have even fallen for those “Speed… Read more »

It’s Official! Windows 10…Is Released In Over 190 Countries Today!

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Today…Windows 10 has finally made its official release.  From what I have been hearing…and reading across the internet…is that some are getting a Blue Screen stating “Something Happened” and have had to restart the installation.  Others…are stating that the installation took just under 30 minutes and all is good.  This article gives a really good breakdown… Read more »

Videos on Facebook that MAY bring in Trojans

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So, if you are like me…you like to watch the videos that others post into your Facebook newsfeed.  Have you ever clicked to play a video…and…it told you that you either needed to UPDATE or INSTALL Adobe Flash Player before you could watch the video? Well, if you see this type of message, do NOT… Read more »