Geeks in Phoenix

10/02/2026

Is your computer running hotter than usual? Slowing down for no obvious reason? There are free tools that can tell you exactly what's going on inside your system, from CPU and GPU temperatures to the health of your hard drive. We cover five of the best in our latest post, including one that could give you an early warning before a drive failure takes your data with it. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2025/01/09/programs-for-effectively-monitoring-the-health-of-your-computer

10/01/2026

The Pentagon is the latest organization to report a data breach.

The Pentagon's Defense Manpower Data Center (DMDC) is notifying millions of military service members that hackers stole their data after breaching the Pentagon's human resources management system in October 2025.

09/30/2026

We've all been there. An app stops responding and no matter how many times you click, nothing happens. Before you reach for the power button, there are five ways to close a frozen program in Windows, and most of them take less than thirty seconds. We walk through all of them in our latest post, starting with the easiest. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2024/12/26/how-to-close-an-unresponsive-app-in-windows

09/29/2026

Accidentally deleted a file in Windows 11? Don't panic — it doesn't have to be gone for good.

In our latest post, we walk you through five ways to recover a deleted file, starting with the simplest (the Recycle Bin) and working up to professional-grade tools for tougher situations. Whether you just emptied the bin or you're dealing with a drive that's seen better days, there's a good chance your file is still recoverable.

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Accidentally deleted a file in Windows 11? Learn five ways to recover it: check the Recycle Bin, restore from File History, and use free or paid recovery tools.

09/28/2026

Did you know you can adjust your computer's volume just by hovering over the speaker icon and scrolling your mouse wheel? That's just one of five Windows 11 features in the first edition of My Geek Notes. I also cover Clipboard History, Snap Layouts, the Quick Settings panel, and system-wide spell checking, all small touches that make a noticeable difference once you start using them. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2026/01/04/my-geek-notes-1

09/25/2026

One of the questions I get asked most often is whether someone should get Windows Home or Windows Professional. The answer depends entirely on how you plan to use your computer. We break down the key differences, including the three Pro features that are actually worth paying for, and explain the history behind how the two versions came to exist in the first place. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2024/12/01/what-is-the-difference-between-windows-home-and-professional

09/24/2026

Microsoft fixed a File History issue on Windows after the September 2026 updates.

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that breaks the built-in File History backup feature on some Windows systems after installing the September 2026 security updates.

09/23/2026

You don't need to buy a new graphics card to get better gaming performance out of Windows 11. A few targeted settings changes can make a noticeable difference in how your games run and look. We cover Game Mode, GPU settings, virtual memory, visual effects, and how to take advantage of DirectStorage and Auto HDR if your hardware supports it. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2024/11/17/how-to-boost-your-gaming-performance-on-windows-11

09/22/2026

Microsoft has resolved an issue causing copy-and-paste failures in Excel after the September 2026 security updates.

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that causes copy-and-paste failures for Excel users after installing the September 2026 security updates.

09/21/2026

Setting up Bluetooth in Windows 11 is easier than most people think, but it's not always obvious where to start — especially if the Bluetooth option isn't showing up at all. We cover how to check whether your computer has Bluetooth, how to turn it on, how to pair your devices, and what to do when something isn't connecting the way it should. 👇
https://www.geeksinphoenix.com/blog/post/2024/11/03/how-to-turn-on-and-set-up-bluetooth-in-windows-11