Computer fans can run loudly depending on your computer's specifications, what the computer's used for, and how much it's ...

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 ...

Check your computer's power source and cables, as a loose connection might cause restarts. Make sure your computer is not overheating, as this can force it to restart. Updating Windows and ...

A lightning strike can cause terrible damage to electrical devices. The damage doesn't have to be smoking components either; a lightning strike can fry hardware without any visible signs of failure.

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 ...

In this IT tale, a techie lands his first job working at a support center -- and learns to really listen to what a caller is saying Back in the mid-’90s, I worked at a support center for a line of ...

Windows only: LookInMyPC generates a complete report of what's going on in a computer—from hardware to software, and everything in between. After playing around with it, this writer wouldn't start ...

You're zooming down the information superhighway getting things done when your usually-trusty browser throws up the dreaded "Server not found" message. Argh! Now what ...

SAN troubleshooting: What are the key steps and best practices when troubleshooting a SAN? When SAN troubleshooting for performance issues, the best way to find problems is to take a methodical end-to ...

If you have a knowledge of all things technological and can solve any computer problem you encounter, you might think about turning these skills into profit. Starting your own computer troubleshooting ...