The blog of Windows Wally, a Windows Support Technician helping common people solve frustrating computer problems.



Internet Browsers

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How To Solve Wifi Range Issues?

Published on December 30th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I want to use by phone’s wifi in the kitchen but I can’t get a signal. It gets really weak in some rooms and disappears in others. I don’t want to buy ... Read More


Computer Upgrades

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How To Fix The Stop 0x0000007E Error

Published on December 29th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I saw a blue screen error today. It was when I started the computer. I saw this error and since then its not been very usable. Error 0x0000007E.“ - Jorge S., USA Before addressing ... Read More


Computer Upgrades

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How To Fix A Computer Crash ?

Published on December 26th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, I was gaming on my PC when it crashed. It crashes a lot, sometimes randomly. What should I do when a computer crash restarts it repeatedly?” – Scott G., United Kingdom Before ... Read More


Computer Cleanup

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How To Factory Reset Your Computer?

Published on December 25th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, My computer keeps restarting in a loop. I’ve tried everything but Windows doesn’t look like It’ll start anymore. Should I factory reset my computer? Also, please tell me how to do it, ... Read More


Common Software

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How To Fix Windows Search Issues

Published on December 22nd, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, When I install something, I expect it to appear in the start menu search, but I’ve seen recently that it doesn’t. I’m using Windows 10 and windows search isn’t working. What should I ... Read More


Uncategorized

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How To Fix A Weak Password

Published on December 19th, 2015 | by Wally Phillips

Reader Question: “Hi Wally, My account got hacked recently and I had to change my password. It was really horrible. I was wondering how those hackers might have gotten my password, and also how can I prevent that from ... Read More