Sometimes the fix is a tech-savvy friend or family member, and sometimes the problem solves itself the moment you’re about to ...

The Black Screen of Death is incredibly annoying, but often easily diagnosed. The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers. With a few quick fixes and basic maintenance, you can ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you can’t get your computer to start up properly, here are some methods to try. If you can’t get your computer ...

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is actually needed).

A computer that refuses to start is one of the most frustrating technical problems, whether it's a desktop PC or a laptop. This issue can arise from simple power interruptions, loose connections, or ...

Personal computers used to be the domain of hobbyists, who had no problem rolling up their sleeves and diving into debuggers to figure out why something wasn't working as expected. Also: Yes, you can ...

One possible cause of this problem is overheating, which can have many causes. However, if your Windows 11/10 computer shuts down randomly but is not overheating, take these steps to fix the issue ...

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

The notorious “Blue Screen of Death” — or BSOD for short — is the biggest disaster that can befall a Windows user. The system shuts down with a cryptic error ...

Some days I feel like technology is conspiring against me. In the past couple weeks I’ve been through the wringer with my Media Center PC, my Apple iPhone, and my Nintendo Wii. Oh, and then there was ...