If one of your PCs fails to boot properly -- or is stuck in an endless boot cycle -- accessing Windows and your files may seem impossible. Troubleshooting and repairing a PC that reboots constantly ...

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Force-quit running apps or reboot your computer to unfreeze a Mac or PC Reviewed by Jon Fisher Reviewed by Jon Fisher Issues with a frozen computer can appear in one of several different ways: The ...

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When a personal computer starts, it runs a Power-On Self Test (POST) to check that various hardware components are working correctly. If problems are detected, the ...

Since its debut, Windows 10/11 has had a number of issues. One of the most common problems is that the Windows screen turns dark, leaving only the cursor visible. The Windows 10/11 black screen with ...

It’s a new year, so it’s time to get organized and set yourself up for success. But If your computer seems like it’s been extra sluggish and crashing a lot lately, it’s time to take care of the ...

If your PC turns on and the fans spin up, but nothing is displayed on the screen, there's a problem that needs fixing. It might be one of the more common ones and be relatively easy to fix, or it may ...

My buddy Doug had a problem with his laptop: After putting it to sleep (i.e. into Standby mode), he’d come back awhile later to find it wide awake. There are countless culprits for this kind of ...

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 ...