For a limited time, the Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC All-in-One for Dummies 3rd Edition by Wiley is available for free. This eBook offers easy to understand instructions on how to diagnose ...

If you stop and think about it, a Windows PC is a pretty amazing machine. That little box (or big box, if you use a desktop) contains dozens of small components most likely made by different companies ...

Microsoft offers numerous useful tools that can help users and admins diagnose problems in Windows 10 and 11. Here’s how to use them for best results. As people use Windows 10 or 11 in their daily ...

Last month, we discussed several utilities to help troubleshoot memory and hard drive issues. However, many of the problems you’re likely to encounter will be software related. Most will be minor ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Hopefully, you’ll never have a PC problem to troubleshoot, but if ...

A new year kicks off with a new computer for millions of people, though many more will make due with what they already have for at least a little while longer. For those who'll ride it out with their ...

When Windows decides that it isn't interested in completing an upgrade, it can be maddeningly unhelpful, spitting out error ...

A malfunctioning computer is one sure way to ruin an otherwise productive day. If your computer has started scrolling on its own, it could prevent you from performing the simplest tasks. Unexplained ...

According to the 2010 Census, half of the American households reported owning at least one computer, and one in every seven had multiple computers. When a computer used for business fails to work ...

Hold on. Don’t just reboot your Windows 7 PC. I realize that rebooting is the go-to solution when a program won’t shut down, or the system starts dragging or acting wonky, but there is another way.

How to troubleshoot problems with Microsoft’s Remote Desktop Connection Your email has been sent Many technical issues with RDC require help from your IT staff, but you can troubleshoot certain ones ...