Most computer problems are easily traced to either hardware or software errors. However, it isn't always obvious why your computer won't work, and establishing where the problem lies can often be ...

Troubleshoot an unexpected reboot with a program called WhoCrashed. It scans your computer to identify the problem, and it may suggest a solution. According to WhoCrashed, the problem may not have ...

Anyone who has ever done desktop support in any capacity, whether it was for an office with hundreds of employees or just for your family, knows that calling to get warranty support can be one of the ...

Windows 11/10 comes with this troubleshooter in-built. If you recently installed a new driver or some hardware and find some things are not working as you’d like them to, use this troubleshooter. On ...

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Computers live by Murphy’s Law: “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” Which is why, at some point, your computer will freeze, or flicker, or even shut down. Most of us are comfortable using ...

We recently showed you a fun (but accurate) tech support cheat sheet courtesy of popular web comic xkcd. If hardware is more your problem, this series of (non-comic) interactive charts can help you ...

Computers are indispensable business tools, if they are working properly. Many small businesses can't justify the expense of a full-time IT position, so the job of trying to get a non-booting computer ...

A malfunctioning computer is one sure way to ruin an otherwise productive day. If your computer has started scrolling on its own, it could prevent you from performing the simplest tasks. Unexplained ...

If you’ve built a few PCs, you know how frustrating troubleshooting can be. Finding a faulty component inside the cramped confines of a case can be painful — whether its literal when sharp edges draw ...