Dealing with the Bluescreen of Death For computer users, there is little more terrifying than seeing the blue screen of death. It is the true epitome of terror and the ultimate devastation for any computer user. It represents the loss of all of your data on that computer. Fortunately, all is not necessarily lost. Before…
Data Lost, Data Found: How to recover your data When it comes to computers and technology, there is little more terrifying than data loss. It is, sadly, inevitable. Everyone who stores data on any electronic device will eventually lose data. The lucky ones are those who remember to back up their data and can simply…
Computer switches are important because they operate the power supply and allow you to use the system. When they fail or appear to fail, quite a few problems can be the culprit. Here’s a simple diagnostic trick that anyone can perform on their failing switches. Checking The Initial Switch System Think of your switch as…
Windows PC users throughout the ages have faced the dreaded “Bluescreen of Death” commonly referred to as the BSOD. Just like “Murphy’s Law” the reviled BSOD has a bad habit of occurring at the worst possible time, almost as if it knew you were working on that critical Word document or PowerPoint for tomorrow’s meeting……
It happens to everyone. No matter how shiny, new, and fast that computer was when you brought it home from the store, problems are bound to arise sooner or later. Thankfully, not every computer repair problem is severe enough to warrant tossing it in the trash. Some problems can take mere moments to overcome as…
Speakers are an essential part of many people’s computers because they allow them to watch movies, play games, and enjoy music. Unfortunately, it is possible for these speakers to malfunction or struggle to operate properly. Thankfully, you can troubleshoot these concerns and figure out what is causing your problems. Check The Power Source The most…
This is a world where virtually anything can be accomplished online (or with a computer in general), and when it comes to viruses, there are plenty to go around. Viruses fit under the ever-expanding umbrella of malware, otherwise referred to as malicious software, is loosely defined as any potentially unwanted or unsavory software. There’s a…
The hardest part (arguably) of upgrading a computers internals, is finding which of the components are compatible with your system. However going to all that trouble can go to waste if you don’t follow a certain list of steps while installing them. There are only five steps required in order to upgrade your computer properly….
Ransomware has been in the news again recently. Thousands of computers worldwide have been hit by it, including those owned by hospitals and government offices. Many have been forced to pay the ransom to recover their files. In this article, you’ll read about the different kinds of ransomware that are out there. Screen Locker Ransomware…
You’ve surely heard about the recent global ransomware attacks. Thousands of businesses have been locked out of their files until they paid a ransom. The best way to avoid ransomware is by being proactive in preventing it. Install an Antivirus Your first step should be to make sure that your computer has a solid and…