Top IT Problems Spokane Small Businesses Run Into (and What They Cost in Downtime) For many Spokane small businesses, IT problems don’t arrive as dramatic failures. They start quietly — a slow computer, a dropped connection, a system that “acts weird” once a week. But those small issues add up fast. Industry research shows [...]

Seeing the message “No bootable device” when you turn on your computer can be alarming. For many people, it feels like their computer has suddenly “died.” The good news is: This message doesn’t automatically mean your computer is ruined. But it does mean something important has gone wrong — and continuing to experiment can [...]

  If you’ve ever been browsing the web and suddenly seen a loud pop‑up claiming “Your computer is infected!” or “Call Microsoft immediately!”, you’re not alone. We see this every day at Friendly Computers Spokane. The big question is: Is that pop‑up warning real — or is it a scam? Short answer: almost all of [...]

Can My Computer Run Windows 11? (How to Know Without Guesswork) If you’re still using Windows 10, you may be wondering whether your current computer can run Windows 11—or whether upgrading will cause problems. This question has become more urgent since Microsoft ended mainstream support for Windows 10 in October 2025, shifting its security updates [...]

What to Do When Your Computer Won’t Turn On Pressing the power button and getting no response from your computer can be stressful—especially if you rely on it for work, school, or personal files. When a computer won’t turn on, the cause can range from something simple to a more serious hardware issue. Knowing [...]

When Should You Repair vs. Replace a Computer? When a computer starts slowing down, crashing, or acting unpredictably, one of the most common questions people ask is: should I repair it, or is it time to replace it? There isn’t a single answer that fits everyone. The right choice depends on a combination of [...]

How to Avoid Pop‑Up and Scareware Scams Pop‑up and scareware scams are one of the most common ways people are tricked online. These scams are designed to look like urgent security warnings, often claiming your computer is infected, compromised, or “locked.” Their goal isn’t to help you—it’s to create panic so you act quickly [...]

If your computer feels slower than it used to—taking longer to start, opening programs sluggishly, or freezing at the worst times—you’re not alone. Slow computer performance is one of the most common technology problems people experience, and it rarely has a single cause. In most cases, performance issues build up gradually as software, hardware, [...]