I've been fixing computers for years and tinkering with my own hardware for even longer. And while everyone's PC hardware toolkit differs, these are the core tools I use whenever I fix a PC—and ...

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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 ...

Discover how to use the Windows 11 Reliability Monitor Tool to diagnose system crashes, errors, and stability issues. Step-by ...

What is the FixWin Windows Repair Tool? FixWin is the best free Windows Repair Tool that lets you fix Windows problems, issues, and annoyances with a click. It has been updated to version 11 and is ...

If you've installed the big Windows 11 update that Microsoft pushed out in August (which also includes the new Black Screen of Death), you'll notice a brand new entry in Settings: Quick Machine ...

Turn off your PC instead of restarting it. Disconnect the power cord. If it is a laptop, disconnect its charger and remove its battery (if removable). Press and hold the power button for up to 45 ...

Personal computers used to be the domain of hobbyists, who had no problem rolling up their sleeves and diving into debuggers to figure out why something wasn't working as expected. Also: Yes, you can ...