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Plain-English advice on phones, computers, data and security from Chuck and the Alpha Computers bench in Canton, GA.
Latest · Tips & Guides
A used phone can be a great deal or an expensive mistake. Use this checklist to check the battery, screen, locks and parts before you hand over any money.
Chuck Wilson · · 3 min read
Read article: Buying a Used or Refurbished Phone? Check These Things FirstData Recovery · 3 min read
When a computer will not boot, your files are usually still on the drive. Here is what to avoid, what you can safely try, and how files are recovered from a dead PC or Mac.
Security · 3 min read
Scammers often target older adults with fake tech support, bank alerts and family emergencies. Here are practical ways to help a parent or grandparent stay safe.
Security · 3 min read
Microsoft's extra year of Windows 10 security updates for home users has run out. Here is what that means for your PC and your options, from upgrading to replacing.
Computer Repair · 3 min read
Flickering, colored lines or a black screen do not always mean the screen is broken. Here is how to tell whether it is the display, the cable, the graphics or software.
Tablet Repair · 3 min read
If your iPad will not charge or charges very slowly, the fix may be a cable, a bit of lint or a setting. Here is how to narrow it down before a repair.
Computer Repair · 3 min read
A spill on a laptop is an emergency, but what you do in the next few minutes matters most. Here is the right order of steps, and the myths to avoid.
Tips & Guides · 4 min read
Getting a new phone or computer? Use this checklist to back up, transfer your data, move your accounts and wipe the old device safely before you let it go.
Phone Repair · 3 min read
Muffled calls, quiet speakers or people saying they cannot hear you? Try these checks first, then learn when a speaker or microphone repair is the answer.
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