Knowing the difference between HDMI and USB qualifies me as the local tech “expert,” so folks often invite me around to fix their computer problems. I’ll let you into a little secret, though: Most of ...

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 ...

The residual charge in capacitors can cause boot issues with computers sometimes. You can drain this residual charge by performing the hard reset. The steps to do this are as follows: Turn off your ...

The Automatic Repair Tool is one of the features that you use when your Windows 11 or Windows 10 computer does not boot. Some Windows users have faced an issue where their Windows Automatic Startup ...

Peggie Oliver needs to send her computer out for repairs. She wants to know what she should do with it first. Your computer contains important information, much of it private. The people who will ...

If you’re a ProfHacker, there’s a chance that you will get asked on occasion to help someone else fix their computer. That can be hard enough if you’re sitting next to the person—after all, you never ...

Teach your users these do-it-yourself tricks to repair computer problems and help minimize the strain on IT support. Users don’t have to be computer whizzes to solve many basic computer problems ...

Your PC may not be as essential to you as your smartphone, but chances are it’s still pretty damn important. So it’s completely understandable if your first reaction is to freeze and freak out when ...

Xiomara Blanco is an associate editor for CNET Reviews. She's a Bay Area native with a knack for tech that makes life easier and more enjoyable. So, don't expect her to review printers anytime soon.