Computer Fixx blog is written by Glenn Caton who owns and operates Computer Fixx in Wilmington NC. He provides computer tips, answers questions, and writes about IT topics in general. If you have a specific question about something related to computers, feel free to email … [Read more...] about Computer Fixx Blog
licktaughigme – thieves and criminals
I've seen this particular nasty scam several times in the past 4 or 5 months, and usually the victim is tricked into giving them permission to receive notifications from their shady websites. The criminals send notifications to the victims that promote various scams including … [Read more...] about licktaughigme – thieves and criminals
Macbook Air A1466 Keyboard and Trackpad Don’t Work After Login
I had two Macbook Air A1466 computers, both manufactured in 2016, in my shop in the last two weeks that had the identical problem of not working after login. Each computer required a different solution though they had the same symptoms. I used the same troubleshooting techniques … [Read more...] about Macbook Air A1466 Keyboard and Trackpad Don’t Work After Login
Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Wireless Connectivity Problems With Windows 10 Upgrade
I recently worked on a Lenovo ThinkPad W540 laptop. The customer had upgraded this Windows 7 PC to Windows 10 a couple of years earlier and had never had any problems until recently when it started dropping off the Internet every 2 or 3 minutes. She had always used the laptop … [Read more...] about Lenovo ThinkPad W540 Wireless Connectivity Problems With Windows 10 Upgrade
Telltale Signs You’re Dealing With a Scammer
Telltale Signs You’re Dealing With a Scammer - Please Visit the Federal Trade Commission Website for More Information. Scammers pretend to be from government organizations everyone has heard of. For example, they often pretend to be from the Social Security Administration, … [Read more...] about Telltale Signs You’re Dealing With a Scammer
Amazon Specialists in Customer No Service!
I've been a customer at amazon since 2006. I was spending an average of 4 or 5 hundred dollars per month with them. For many years the customer service was excellent, but for the past year, way before the pandemic started so that’s no excuse, customer service has eroded to … [Read more...] about Amazon Specialists in Customer No Service!