The computer repair industry gained momentum alongside the development of computer technology in the late 20th century. Any computer system, whether a low-end home desktop or an enterprise-scale ...

Having a slow computer can make even the easiest of tasks drag out for what feels like forever. And, unfortunately, it can make some simple things like downloading a file or viewing a video on social ...

There's nothing more fulfilling than explaining a complicated computer fix to an audience of admirers at a party. Talk slowly and in a deep voice. Speak knowingly about interrupts, DIMMS, SIMSS and ...

The residual charge in capacitors can cause boot issues with computers sometimes. You can drain this residual charge by performing the hard reset. The steps to do this are as follows: Turn off your ...

Facing an issue on your computer? First advice from tech support would be — “Did you try rebooting it?” This solution is engraved in our minds so deep down that it has become an instant reflex. Even a ...

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 ...

There’s a new British sitcom called The IT Crowd that takes you behind the scenes of an office IT help desk. In a running gag, the team always answers the phone with “Have you tried turning it off and ...