This statement may seem obvious, but still need to be proven by science. I don’t know about you (well, actually I do according to this study), but when I’m without my phone I panic.  Where is it?  I’d be much more upset about misplacing my phone than my wallet.  That dreaded 1% battery sign means […]

That question should strike fear into your heart.  I know it does mine.  That’s why I freaked when I read this article about one tech writer unable to access his account. The worst part of his story? He had no idea how he got locked out or how he got back in.  It all started with […]

Batteries are one of the most common parts we see failing in laptops.  They’re a part that wears out, just like your car battery.  The problem is name-brand ones are expensive.  You can save 90% or more by buying generic.  Don’t. Although the news is full of examples of minor fires or personal injuries, few […]

Sadly we deal with a ton of tech support scam victims at DoctorDave Computer Repair in Lawrence, KS.  Too many!  I’m always interested in how these scammers work to train clients to avoid them. The secret, according to Stanford research is emotions.  That’s good news.  You don’t have to be tech-savvy to avoid it, just level-headed.  These […]