Troubleshooting Broadband Cable Modem Problems
If you've been accessing the Internet through a broadband cable modem but now you can't connect, this guide provides some troubleshooting tips. More ...
How to Troubleshoot a Document Scanner
When toubleshooting a scanner, first check the obvious. Then make sure the scanner iinitialized properly. The make sure the PC recognized the scanner. More ...
Windows XP's Built-in Help and Support Center
Continue working through the steps in the troubleshooter until you have either fixed the problem or have come to a dead end. Yes, sometimes the troubleshooter can't help you fix the problem. But in many cases, it can, so why not try a Windows built-in troubleshooter before you make an expensive call to a computer repair service or Microsoft's Technical Support line? More ...
How to Fix Overheating Computer
Your system works fine after a cold start, but after running for a while, it starts experiencing errors, or locks up entirely. This is a typical symptom of an overheating computer. In this article you learn how to determine if your computer is overheating, an how to cool it down. More ...
Clear DNS Cache to Fix Network Issues
If you are frequently receiving error messages when trying to access websites, you may need to clear your DNS cache. A DNS cache can become poisoned when computer viruses insert invalid entries into the cache. More ...
How to Spot a Failing Hard Drive
Everybody who uses computers regularly is likely to experience either data loss or a failed hard drive at some time. Hard drive maintenance can be broken down into two distinct functions: checking the disk for failed clusters and keeping data organized on the drive so that it can be accessed quickly. More ...
PC Troubleshooting - Symptoms of a Bad CPU
It's very difficult to determine if a failure is caused by the CPU because many other components can cause the same symptom when they fail. Before suspecting the CPU, rule out all the other possibilities. More ...
Four Ways to Fix No Sound From Easy to Difficult
When you get no sound from your speakers, which method you choose to repair the problem depends upon your technical ability. However, even if you know nothing more than how to plug speakers in, you can fix audio problems yourself. More ...
Troubleshoot Windows XP with Free Upgrade Advisor
As Microsoft has advanced the Windows operating system from versions 3 and lower, which were DOS based, to Windows XP, which is based on the NT (New Technology) operating system, more and more legacy hardware devices and software applications where allowed to become incompatible. More ...
Buffer Underrun and Overrun Scenarios
This is not a how-to article about fixing buffer underrun and buffer overrun errors, but a basic description of what a buffer is, why we need buffers, and what causes buffer underrun and buffer overrun. More ...
Video - Dell Laptop Optical Drive Replacement Tutorial
If the optical drive has been in use for a while, it may simply need cleaning. Many people have had good luck with Memorex's laser very low cost lens cleaner disc. However, if cleaning the optical drive does not solve the problem, this video shows how to replace it. It's amazingly easy. More ...
Quick and Easy Guide to Reinstall the Video Driver
Sometimes you will need or want to reinstall the video driver. You could be having problems, bought a new video card, or any number of other reasons. Therefore, we put together this quick guide to installing video drivers. More ...
