Most computer problems are easily traced to either hardware or software errors. However, it isn't always obvious why your computer won't work, and establishing where the problem lies can often be ...

Gadget blog Tested explains how to stress test your computer's most important hardware—and likely pain points in a buggy system—in order to diagnose and fix hardware problems that can commonly crop up ...

Troubleshoot an unexpected reboot with a program called WhoCrashed. It scans your computer to identify the problem, and it may suggest a solution. According to WhoCrashed, the problem may not have ...

If you receive Hardware problems were detected error message when you run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool in Windows 11/10, then this post will be able to guide ...

Windows 11/10 has built-in driver support for a multitude of devices. However, many hardware devices require special drivers to function properly. This is why driver ...

If your computer starts making strange noises, it's a definite cause for concern. Clicking, grinding, or whirring sounds from your hard drive can signal imminent failure. These noises often indicate ...

Computers live by Murphy’s Law: “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” Which is why, at some point, your computer will freeze, or flicker, or even shut down. Most of us are comfortable using ...

Dennis O'Reilly began writing about workplace technology as an editor for Ziff-Davis' Computer Select, back when CDs were new-fangled, and IBM's PC XT was wowing the crowds at Comdex. He spent more ...