The February PC Updater News is out. This month, I cover the top Windows problems that don’t need a tech for fixes, usually. Try these quick fixes before ripping everything apart:

• Lost Windows password
• Missing Desktop icons
• Lost an online password
• Why can’t I login?
• Can’t print.
• How do Windows 11 and 10 reboot? Really?
• My speakers are broken.
• My mail is broken
• Computer won’t start, just have a black screen.

The February issue and all the back issues are online, free, here:

PC Updater News

Windows 11 became available on October 5th, 2021. This will be a free upgrade for computers made since approximately 2018; there’s a list at Microsoft on what the hardware requirements are, or call me for a free compatibility check.

I’ve created the new Windows 11 Keyboard shortcuts chart. It’s the shortcuts you need to learn most. It’s over at PC410.com, here:

Win 11 Free Download Keyboard Chart

I’m asked about websites and emails regularly. Here’s an introduction to how I identify stuff you should not click on, emails and attachments that should be deleted, and some stuff that isn’t bad.