Troubleshooting a Windows PC can oftentimes be quite a bore—and depending on your specific issue, it can either be pretty ...

Bluetooth is a technology for short-range data transmission that has become so ubiquitous in recent years that we can no longer imagine life without it. This makes it all the more annoying when ...

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 ...

Windows 11 Point-in-Time Restore lets you roll back updates, drivers, and settings fast without reinstalling Windows.

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

To fix a Windows PC that won't turn on, first try ruling out a faulty power supply or outlet. You can also try checking for beep codes, display issues, unusual BIOS settings, or troubleshoot the PC in ...

Windows 11 has a built-in report that provides insight into your laptop's battery health (and whether a replacement is actually needed).

Microsoft released an Indexer Diagnostics utility to help users troubleshoot and, in some cases, fix Windows Search problems they might experience on their Windows 10 devices. The tool, which is still ...

Reader Dan loves his Asus netbook–but not its clock. Every time he turns the machine off, it seems to lose a couple hours. But the minutes, he notes, remain accurate. There are a number of reasons a ...

Your PC Ran Into a Problem and Needs to Restart is one of the most annoying errors you will ever encounter when using Windows OS. It’s also more commonly known as BSoD (or Blue Screen Of Death) and is ...

Keep these tools handy for ironing out install issues, diagnosing application crashes, probing process activity, slaying resource hogs, and curing other Windows ills. Last month I compiled a list of ...

As Microsoft hurtles towards the release of its major Windows 10 Anniversary Update, the company has introduced a tool that’s supposed to help PC owners resolve problems with activating the operating ...