Computers can be frustrating when they suddenly stop working properly. But before you rush to a technician, try these simple fixes for common computer issues.
1. Slow Computer? Try These Fixes
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Restart your computer to clear temporary files.
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Close unnecessary programs running in the background.
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Delete junk files using Disk Cleanup (Windows) or Storage Management (Mac).
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Upgrade your RAM or switch to an SSD for better speed.
2. Wi-Fi Not Connecting?
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Restart your router and computer.
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Forget the Wi-Fi network and reconnect.
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Run the Windows Network Troubleshooter or reset network settings on Mac.
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Move closer to the router or use a wired connection.
3. Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) on Windows?
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Restart your computer.
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Check for driver updates (Device Manager → Update Driver).
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Uninstall recently installed software if the error started after an update.
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Use System Restore to roll back to an earlier state.
4. Mac Spinning Wheel (Beach Ball) Issue?
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Force quit unresponsive apps (Command + Option + Esc).
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Free up disk space by deleting unnecessary files.
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Reset NVRAM/PRAM by restarting and holding Option + Command + P + R.
5. Unresponsive or Flickering Screen?
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Update your graphics drivers.
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Adjust your display settings (reduce refresh rate if necessary).
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Check for loose display cables (especially on desktops).
6. USB Device Not Recognized?
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Try another USB port or cable.
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Restart your computer.
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Update or reinstall the USB drivers from Device Manager (Windows).
7. Software Freezing or Crashing?
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Check for software updates.
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Clear cache files and temporary data.
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Run the program in compatibility mode if it’s an older application.
8. Battery Draining Fast on a Laptop?
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Reduce screen brightness.
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Close unnecessary background apps.
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Disable Bluetooth and Wi-Fi when not in use.
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Run a battery health check (Windows: powercfg /batteryreport, Mac: System Information → Power).
9. No Sound?
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Check if the device is muted.
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Restart Audio Services (Windows) or reset CoreAudio (Mac:
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Ensure the correct playback device is selected in sound settings.
10. Computer Won’t Turn On?
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Check power connections and try a different power outlet.
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Remove external devices that might cause conflicts.
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Reset the power supply: unplug, hold the power button for 10 seconds, then plug back in.