Homecarecomputers

Homecarecomputers Friendly, reliable computer support for homes and small businesses. Friendly, reliable computer support you can trust.

We help with repairs, upgrades, tune-ups, security, and everyday tech problems — clear advice, fair pricing, no jargon. We provide professional help with computers, laptops, and home tech — from repairs and upgrades to tune-ups, security checks, and everyday troubleshooting. Whether your device is slow, cluttered, or just not behaving, we focus on clear advice, honest pricing, and getting things w

orking smoothly again. With a personal, no-nonsense approach, we support home users and small businesses who want dependable tech help without the jargon. Local, approachable, and focused on long-term solutions — not quick fixes.

Does Task Manager keep showing 100% disk usage?That figure does not automatically mean the drive has failed, but persist...
21/08/2026

Does Task Manager keep showing 100% disk usage?

That figure does not automatically mean the drive has failed, but persistent high usage can explain why Windows takes so long to start, open applications or respond to clicks.

Possible causes include:

• Windows updates or indexing
• Security scans
• A struggling hard drive
• Damaged Windows files
• Insufficient memory
• An application repeatedly accessing the drive

Replacing parts without identifying the cause can waste money and leave the original problem unresolved.

Call HomeCareComputers on 07941 563279 to arrange a proper diagnosis.

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One successful restart does not prove that a computer problem has gone.After repairing Windows or removing conflicting s...
19/08/2026

One successful restart does not prove that a computer problem has gone.

After repairing Windows or removing conflicting software, the computer still needs testing:

• Restart it more than once
• Open the programs that previously caused trouble
• Check Windows Update
• Confirm security protection is active
• Watch for further blue screens or freezing
• Test shutdown and start-up
• Keep the backup current

A repair is more convincing when the original fault cannot be reproduced.
If a computer problem keeps returning, record what triggers it and arrange further diagnosis.

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Removed your antivirus software? Check what is protecting the computer now.Windows 11 includes Microsoft Defender Antivi...
18/08/2026

Removed your antivirus software? Check what is protecting the computer now.

Windows 11 includes Microsoft Defender Antivirus, but it is still worth opening Windows Security and confirming that protection is active.

Check:
• Virus & threat protection
• Real-time protection
• Security updates
• Firewall status
• Any warnings requiring attention

Do not assume that removing one security program has automatically left everything correctly configured.
Open Windows Security today and check for warnings.
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A Windows blue screen often disappears before there is time to read it. If possible, take a photograph.The stop code can...
17/08/2026

A Windows blue screen often disappears before there is time to read it. If possible, take a photograph.

The stop code can help distinguish between a Windows fault, damaged driver, memory problem, storage issue or software conflict. Also note what the computer was doing immediately before the crash and whether the same problem has happened before.

Make sure important files are backed up before carrying out repairs.

Repeatedly running random fixes can make diagnosis harder.

Call HomeCareComputers on 07941 563279 if your computer is crashing or restarting unexpectedly.

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A very slow laptop does not always need replacing.A recent Windows laptop was freezing, struggling to open Task Manager ...
14/08/2026

A very slow laptop does not always need replacing.

A recent Windows laptop was freezing, struggling to open Task Manager and repeatedly reaching 100% disk usage.

After careful checks, Windows repairs and removing conflicting security software, the machine became responsive again. The drive did not have to be replaced immediately.

The useful lesson is simple:

Back up the files first.
Diagnose the cause.
Repair what can be repaired.
Replace parts only when the evidence supports it.

If your computer has become slow or unstable, arrange a proper check before replacing it.

HomeCareComputers.co.uk
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07941 563279
Broughton Astley, Leicestershire

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A computer showing 100% disk usage does not automatically need a new drive.This week, a slow Windows laptop repeatedly f...
13/08/2026

A computer showing 100% disk usage does not automatically need a new drive.

This week, a slow Windows laptop repeatedly froze when Task Manager was opened. The computer’s disk usage was staying at 100%, but the storage drive itself was not necessarily the cause.

Problems like this can also involve:

• Security software conflicts
• Damaged Windows system files
• Too many background processes
• A failing update or service
• Synchronisation software repeatedly retrying
• An unhealthy or failing drive

The right approach is to diagnose the cause before replacing parts.
If your computer has become unusually slow, have it checked before the problem becomes worse.

Installing new software is only half the job.Today’s work includes replacing an older version of Microsoft Teams on a Wi...
12/08/2026

Installing new software is only half the job.

Today’s work includes replacing an older version of Microsoft Teams on a Windows 11 laptop.

A proper software change should also include:

• Removing obsolete versions where necessary
• Signing in with the correct account
• Checking the microphone and camera
• Confirming speakers and notifications work
• Testing an actual call or meeting
• Making sure the program starts correctly next time

Finding out that the microphone does not work five minutes before an important meeting is no fun at all.

Test your meeting software before the meeting, not when everyone is waiting.

A full-screen security warning can look convincing, particularly when it uses Microsoft branding, sounds an alarm or cla...
11/08/2026

A full-screen security warning can look convincing, particularly when it uses Microsoft branding, sounds an alarm or claims that the computer has been locked.

The objective is usually to persuade you to telephone a fraudulent support number. The caller may then request remote access, payment or banking information.

Do not call the number and do not install anything. Close the browser, disconnect from the internet if necessary and seek independent advice.

HomeCareComputers provides straightforward local computer support in Broughton Astley and nearby villages.

Call 07941 563279 if you would like a suspicious warning checked safely.

A growing salon can be caught out by VAT if its prices were calculated on the assumption that every pound of turnover be...
11/08/2026

A growing salon can be caught out by VAT if its prices were calculated on the assumption that every pound of turnover belongs to the business.

Once VAT registration applies, the salon may have higher prices but no more usable income. If there was already little margin in the service price, the adjustment required can be considerably greater than the VAT rate itself.

That is why VAT needs to be considered before registration, particularly when reviewing prices, staffing targets and growth plans.

The Salon Profit & Pricing Planner is being refined to show both the salon’s current position and the effect of approaching VAT registration.

Review your prices before growth forces the decision.

When did you last check that your computer backup had actually completed?Having backup software installed does not autom...
10/08/2026

When did you last check that your computer backup had actually completed?

Having backup software installed does not automatically mean your files are protected. Backups can fail because a drive has disconnected, cloud storage is full or the software has stopped running.

A reliable backup should be automatic, checked regularly and stored separately from the computer. It should also be tested occasionally to make sure your files can be recovered.

Book a computer and backup check with HomeCareComputers.

HomeCareComputers.co.uk
07941 563279
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Address

31 Geveze Way
Broughton Astley
LE96HJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1pm

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