If you’ve used a computer for a fairly long period of time then there’s a good chance that you’ve felt it getting slower over time. If you’re using it on a fairly regular basis, it’s going to feel ...

Sometimes the fix is a tech-savvy friend or family member, and sometimes the problem solves itself the moment you’re about to ...

Both new and old computers can experience what’s called “coil whine,” a high-pitched noise that comes from the computer. It’s easy to conclude that the noise is a sign of major computer failure or ...

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 ...

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Power outages are inevitable in the summertime, especially as hurricane season starts to pick up. Like the internet, power is something many of us don't think much about until it goes out. When your ...

This story was originally published on Jan. 12, 2024, and has been updated. Extreme weather events like winter storms and heat waves can knock out electrical grids and cause homes to lose access to ...