Patrick Jensen (Owner)
Honoring Veterans + This Week’s PC Tips, Fixes & Deals
Twin Cities PC Repair — Weekly Newsletter
Residential Sales & Support
Veterans Day Message
To all who have served—thank you. Your courage and sacrifice protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. As a small gesture of appreciation, veterans and active-duty service members can take 10% off labor through November. Just mention “Veterans Day” at check-in and show your military ID to the receptionist.
What we’re seeing in the shop this week
- Slow/“spinning wheel” Windows PCs: Usually fixed by removing startup bloat and checking drive health. If your computer takes more than 90 seconds to boot, it’s time for a tune-up.
- Cracked laptop screens & loose hinges: We can special-order parts with fast turnaround.
- Wi-Fi range issues at home: Mesh systems and correct router placement do wonders—ask us for a quick plan tailored to your floor layout.
- Data rescue from failing drives: If your drive is clicking or disappearing, power it down and bring it in—every hour of use can make recovery harder.
60-second Tech Tip: The 3-2-1 Backup
Keep 3 copies of your important files on 2 different types of storage, with 1 copy off-site (cloud counts).
- Easiest path: an external SSD for local copies + a reputable cloud backup that runs automatically.
- Once set up, test a restore of one file so you know it works.
Scam/Phishing Alert (Pass it on!)
If a pop-up or caller claims to be Microsoft/Apple and asks for remote access or gift cards, it’s a scam. Close the window, don’t call the number, and give us a shout—we’ll remove the malware and secure your browser.
This Week’s Specials
Just mention the special you are interested in!
- PC Tune-Up & Malware Cleanup: $127.50 (regular $170)
- Laptop Battery Replacement: 10% off parts and labor
- Home Wi-Fi Optimization Visit: $20 off with newsletter mention
Veterans & active duty: 10% off labor through November.
Quick How-To: Speed up startup
- Press Ctrl+Shift+Esc → Startup apps tab.
- Disable anything you don’t recognize or don’t need at boot (you can re-enable later).
- Restart and time your boot—under a minute is the goal.
Need a new machine? We’ll match you to the right one.
Tell us your budget and what you do (web, Office, photos, gaming, bookkeeping). We’ll recommend a system that’s fast today and stays fast for years, then migrate your files/settings so you’re ready on day one.
Book a visit / Get help fast
- Drop-off: Book online or walk-ins are welcome during business hours
- Remote support: Most software fixes handled same-day
Email: helpdesk@pcgoodguys.com
Address: 7900 International Dr., Suite 300, Bloomington, MN 55425
Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Thanks for trusting Twin Cities PC Repair — Residential Sales & Support.
See you next week, and to our veterans: we’re grateful for you—today and every day.