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BitLocker Recovery Key Screen After a Windows Update? Here’s How to Get Back In

BitLocker Recovery Key Screen After a Windows Update? Here’s How to Get Back In

by Carl Gerber | Oct 21, 2026 | Computer Info

You restart your computer after an update, and instead of your desktop you get a blue screen that says BitLocker recovery and asks for a 48-digit key you’ve never heard of. Take a breath. Your files are almost always still there. This screen is a security lock,...
Facebook Account Hacked? How to Get It Back and Lock It Down

Facebook Account Hacked? How to Get It Back and Lock It Down

by Carl Gerber | Oct 19, 2026 | Computer Info

You wake up to a text from your cousin asking why you’re selling concert tickets on Facebook. Or your password suddenly doesn’t work, and your email address on the account isn’t yours anymore. Hacked Facebook accounts are one of the most common calls...
How to Transfer Photos From Your Phone to Your Windows PC

How to Transfer Photos From Your Phone to Your Windows PC

by Carl Gerber | Oct 14, 2026 | Computer Info

You’ve got years of kids’ games, vacations, and grandkid pictures sitting on a phone, and one day you need them on the computer. Maybe you’re making a photo book, clearing space, or just want a real backup that isn’t only in the cloud. Folks...
Gmail Storage Full? How to Free Up Space Without Paying

Gmail Storage Full? How to Free Up Space Without Paying

by Carl Gerber | Oct 12, 2026 | Computer Info

It starts with a little banner: “You’re running out of storage.” Then one day the emails just stop. Your grandkid’s photos don’t arrive, a bill confirmation never shows up, and Gmail says your account is full. This is one of the most...
Fake Virus Pop-Up Saying “Call Microsoft”? Here’s How to Close It Safely

Fake Virus Pop-Up Saying “Call Microsoft”? Here’s How to Close It Safely

by Carl Gerber | Oct 7, 2026 | Computer Info

You’re reading the news or checking the weather, and suddenly your screen goes full red. An alarm is blaring, a robot voice says your computer is infected, and a big box says “Do not shut down your computer. Call Microsoft Support now” with a...
Windows 10 Deadline on October 13? Not Quite — What Home Users Should Do Now

Windows 10 Deadline on October 13? Not Quite — What Home Users Should Do Now

by Carl Gerber | Oct 7, 2026 | Computer Info

If you’ve got a Windows 10 computer at home, you may have seen a headline, a pop-up, or a neighbor’s Facebook post warning that Windows 10 security updates stop on October 13, 2026. I’ve had a few calls about it around Strasburg, Byers, and Bennett already. Here’s the...
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