Your PC isn't working. It crashes every time you open a game, or it inexplicably falls to a BSOD when you're doing just about anything. Maybe it's your RAM? No, it has to be your GPU. Or maybe it's ...

Microsoft offers numerous useful tools that can help users and admins diagnose problems in Windows 10 and 11. Here’s how to use them for best results. As people use Windows 10 or 11 in their daily ...

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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 ...

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 The most common culprits are outdated software or faulty drivers.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 ...

Keeping your Windows PC running good isn’t hard if you do a little regular upkeep. Stuff can slow down or mess up over time, but Windows has some built-in tools to help fix things. You can run ...

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 ...

As someone who tinkers with PC hardware for a living, I’m generally the first stop for friends and family members who are having issues with their PC. There are a lot of simple fixes — it’s still easy ...

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 ...

Resetting your PC is the go-to solution for users if Windows OS issues are not resolved through other troubleshooting steps. However, many users face the dreaded ...