What happens when Windows starts tossing up annoying error messages each and every time you try to launch the operating system? If you’re trying to log in for the day and actually do work for the critical deadlines you have, and you don’t really have an IT department to help out, this is probably the worst spot to be in. Since we’re all stuck—or will soon be stuck—in our homes and apartments for the foreseeable future, The question: I have a Windows 10 desktop. Several weeks ago windows

There’s a lot you can’t do in a pandemic—at least, if you’re smart. You shouldn’t be going to the mall even if it’s open, nor should you even consider just lollygagging around the Apple store and taking stupid pictures on their demo devices. However, the quarantine—selfimposed or otherwise—also comes with some frustrations. If your iPhone breaks, for example, you can’t just waltz into an Apple store to get it repaired at the ol’ bar of smart people. You’re kind of stuck. Or are you?

I’m going to go with the good ol’ “It depends.” However, I first want to commend you for actually owning your own cable modem instead of coughing up $14 or so each month for Comcast to rent you one of their *meh* modem/router combinations. There’s no reason you should be paying a fee to rent that which you can purchase yourself. Of course, this also means that you’ll have to buy a new cable modem if, or when, your internet plan exceeds your modem’s capabilities.