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06/05/2026

Happy Friday, everyone!! 😆😆

06/04/2026

We get a lot of questions about what a manufacturer warranty covers on laptops and desktops and what it does not. While every company has its own policy, most warranties follow the same general rules. 𝗟𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝘀𝗼 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝗲𝘅𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐬 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐤𝐭𝐨𝐩?

When you buy a new computer, it usually comes with a manufacturer warranty which is basically the company’s promise that your device will work the way it’s supposed to. If something goes wrong due to a defect, they’ll repair or replace it at no cost during the warranty period. 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁.

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐫 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬 ✅
• Hardware defects (faulty parts from the factory)
• Sudden hardware failure not caused by damage
• Issues with internal components like the motherboard, RAM, or hard drive
• Replacement of defective parts during the warranty period

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐈𝐭 𝐃𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐓 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 ❌
• Accidental damage (drops, spills, cracked screens)
• Liquid damage of any kind
• Damage from dust buildup or overheating due to lack of cleaning
• Software issues, viruses, or corrupted operating systems
• Wear and tear (worn-out batteries, broken hinges from heavy use)
• Unauthorized repairs or modifications
• Data back-ups/lost data.

We hope that this information is helpful. As always, if you have questions, please reach out. We are always happy to help.

📞506-206-6300
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06/03/2026

Please join us in congratulating 𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐚, who has officially earned her 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐓𝐈𝐀 𝐀+ 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! This milestone recognizes her dedication, technical skill, and commitment to excellence in IT.

Cara’s hard work and determination shines through in everything she does. This certification is proof of her growing expertise in computer systems, troubleshooting, and technology support. Amazing work, Cara! We are so proud of you. 🥳

05/27/2026

Over the past few months, we have seen an increase in computers that are Bit Locked. Although Bitlocker can be a very good, a Bit Locked computer can cause some headaches for users. This post will break it all down for you.

🔐𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫?
BitLocker is a security feature built into Windows that locks your computer’s hard drive. Think of it like putting your data in a safe — even if someone steals your computer, they can’t access your files without the special BitLocker Recovery Key.

It usually turns on automatically after a Windows update or when you sign in with a Microsoft account.

🔑 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐊𝐞𝐲
You can find your key in one of these places:
•𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑴𝒊𝒄𝒓𝒐𝒔𝒐𝒇𝒕 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕: Sign in, and you’ll see a list of recovery keys linked to your devices.
•𝑶𝒏 𝒂 𝑷𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒐𝒓 𝑼𝑺𝑩 𝑺𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒌: Some people save it when BitLocker first turned on, if you know what it is.
•𝑰𝒏 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑾𝒐𝒓𝒌 𝒐𝒓 𝑺𝒄𝒉𝒐𝒐𝒍 𝑨𝒄𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒕: If your device is managed by an organization, IT may have the key.

📴 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐭𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟 (𝐈𝐟 𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐃𝐨𝐧’𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐈𝐭)
Sometimes BitLocker causes confusion, especially if you’re asked for a key you don’t have. Here’s how to turn it off:
1. 𝑶𝒑𝒆𝒏 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝑴𝒆𝒏𝒖 - Type “Manage BitLocker” and open it.
2. 𝑭𝒊𝒏𝒅 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝑫𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒆 - You will see your main drive listed
3. 𝑺𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒄𝒕 “𝑻𝒖𝒓𝒏 𝑶𝒇𝒇 𝑩𝒊𝒕𝑳𝒐𝒄𝒌𝒆𝒓” - Windows will begin decrypting the drive. This can take a while, but you can keep using your computer.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬
BitLocker is great for security — but if you don’t know it’s on, it can cause headaches. Knowing where your key is and how to manage BitLocker keeps your computer secure and stress free.

If you are unsure or stuck, PC Girls can help you check your BitLocker status, recover your key, or turn it off safely. We are always happy to help!

☎️(506)206-6300
📧[email protected]
🏢1299 Hanwell Rd, Unit 2

05/26/2026

At PC Girls, we are proud to provide friendly, reliable, and professional IT support for homes and businesses in Fredericton and across New Brunswick. Whether you need a quick fix, a full setup, or ongoing technical support, our team is here to make technology simple, stress free, and accessible.

💻 Our Services Include:
• Computer sales
• Computer setups
• Data transfers
• Software installation & support
• Hardware repairs
• Diagnostics
• Custom computer builds
• Email support
• Mac support & hardware repair
• Virus & malware removal
• Cell phone, tablet, and iPad clean-ups
• Technical support for businesses
• On site support for consumers & businesses
• In office & on site tutorials
• Networking services
• Printer setups & support
• Remote support
• Pick up & delivery service

From everyday tech issues to advanced business solutions, PC Girls has you covered. Friendly service and expert support.

Need help today? Contact us!
📧[email protected]
☎️(506) 206-6300
🏢1299 Hanwell Rd, Unit 2

We are always happy to help!

05/22/2026

𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐥𝐥 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧?

𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝𝐂𝐚𝐫𝐞 is a managed antivirus and security service that keeps your computers protected without you needing to worry about updates or maintenance. It runs quietly in the background and helps keep your business safe from things like viruses, malware, unsafe websites, and suspicious downloads. Here are some key points regarding the protection:

• 𝐀𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 — It constantly scans for threats and blocks them before they can cause damage.
• 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 — The antivirus updates itself through the cloud, so you’re always protected against the newest threats.
• 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 — PC Girls can see the health and security status of your devices from our dashboard, so we can fix issues quickly—often before you even notice them.
• 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 — By catching problems early, it helps prevent slowdowns, data loss, and costly repairs.
• 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 — It’s stronger and more proactive than free or consumer antivirus tools.

Avast CloudCare keeps your systems secure, up to date, and monitored—giving you peace of mind while we handle the technical side.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐲𝐩𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧? 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐮𝐬 𝐚 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥. 𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩!

05/21/2026

🌸 PC Girls Summer Hours Update 🌸

As we move into the summer months, we’d like to share an update to our business hours. 𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒎𝒆𝒓 𝒔𝒄𝒉𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒍𝒆 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒈𝒐 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒆𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒄𝒕 𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑭𝒓𝒊𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑱𝒖𝒏𝒆 19𝒕𝒉.

Summer Hours 🌞
Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
Saturday–Sunday: Closed

𝑶𝒖𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒈𝒖𝒍𝒂𝒓 𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 𝒘𝒊𝒍𝒍 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒖𝒎𝒆 𝒐𝒏 𝑺𝒆𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒎𝒃𝒆𝒓 4𝒕𝒉. 🙂

05/19/2026

Looking for ways to keep your child's iPhone or iPad secure? The White Hatter has some information to help you do so. Take a look!

The White Hatter’s Updated Guide to Securing Your Child’s Apple iOS Device (iPhone and iPad)

Apple devices are powerful tools, and their parental settings can be difficult to find, understand, and maintain. They are not “set it and forget it” solutions. This guide walks parents and caregivers through key iPhone and iPad safety settings, including Screen Time, Family Sharing, Communication Safety, Ask to Buy, privacy controls, web filtering, Downtime, app limits, Guided Access, and third-party supports to help scaffold safer, healthier, and more intentional device use.

To download this FREE guide click this link https://www.thewhitehatter.ca/post/the-white-hatter-s-updated-guide-to-securing-your-child-s-apple-ios-device-iphone-and-ipad

05/15/2026

Still trying to learn how to navigate Windows 11? We can help with that!

🖥️ Feeling a little lost in Windows 11? We're here to help!

Lately, we’ve been hearing from many of you with questions about how to get around in Windows 11—from connecting to Wi-Fi to locating your favorite programs and documents. Whether you’ve just made the switch or upgraded a while ago, we understand it can feel a bit unfamiliar.

That’s why we offer personalized tutoring sessions, either in the comfort of your home or at our office. We’ll walk you through the essentials and answer any questions you may have to help you feel confident navigating your computer.

📞 Call us at (506) 206-6300 or drop by to schedule your appointment. We’re always happy to help!

05/12/2026

Still using Windows 10? Support officially ended on October 14, 2025, which means no more security updates.

Now is the time to upgrade your system or switch to a Windows 11 ready device. The transition is smoother than you think — we promise!

PC Girls can help you make the move with confidence. 💻✨

🖥️ Windows 10 Support Is Ending Soon — Are You Ready?

The countdown is on! With Windows 10 support wrapping up next month, now’s the time to make sure you’re prepared. Whether you need help checking if your current device can be upgraded or you're ready to transition to a new computer, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

Give us a call or stop by the office! We are always happy to help!
📞 (506)206-6300
📧 [email protected]
💻 www.pcgirls.ca
🏢 1299 Hanwell Rd