Fix Computer Problems|Is there anything more frustrating than working on your Computer, only for the system to suddenly shut down or become unresponsive?

Maybe you were just in the middle of sharing a new Instagram post, or you were halfway through working on a crucial document.

Either way, you’re going to be stuck staring at the screen, wondering who you need to call for a solution.

The good news is that although your PC might not tell you exactly what you need to do when something goes wrong, you can figure out most of the solutions to your problems yourself.

Some of the most common tech issues in the computer world are a breeze to overcome with the right know-how.

Here’s our list of the Common Tech Issues that you can solve on your own, without calling a tech to handle things for you.

5 Common PC Problems & Solution

1.  The Blue Screen of Death

There are few things more terrifying in a computer user’s life than a Blue Screen of death.

Basically, when this happens, your computer becomes unresponsive, and the screen turns blue, displaying a bunch of letters and figures in the form of an error message.

Well, that’s how it went until Windows 10. Now it’s a bit more friendly and shows a big frown and a simpler error description that users can search for.

Usually, your PC will restart, and you’ll need to figure out how to restore the functionality to your system.

While it’s possible to have a blue screen error that’s just a one-off, more often than not, these problems are a sign that something is seriously wrong with your PC.

You might have a piece of hardware in your kit that’s failing, or your OS software might be corrupted.

The best way to fix the problem will depend on what’s causing it.

When you see the blue screen of death, complete with its error code, write that code down. You can then look for it on your smartphone to find a fix.

The all-new Windows 10 also offer QR codes that you can scan to visit a website that tells you exactly what you need to do in detail.

2.  Apps Aren’t Working Properly

Another common problem that could happen with your PC, is that your apps start acting strangely.

Your employee tracking software might suddenly close down without warning, or your text could change into hieroglyphics in Word.

There are a lot of reasons why an app might not work as it should.

To start fixing the issue, save your work, and restart your PC.

9 out of 10 times, restarting your PC will bring everything back to life so that you can carry on as normal.

If you still have a problem, you can consider updating the application itself.

Sometimes, the problem has nothing to do with your computer and everything to do with the back-end of the app – particularly if that app is running on the cloud.

Check the website for the software and see if the engineers have uploaded any patches or fixes that you can use to get back on track.

3.  Windows is Ridiculously Slow

Most of us rely on our computers to get a lot of important work done each day. When these systems start to slow down, it can feel like we’re never going to get anything finished.

A slow-booting and performing PC is one of the most common computer problems, but it’s also relatively easy to fix.

More often than not, the cause of your problem will be too many programs trying to load at the same time.

The best way to fix that is to take some of the work off your PC’s shoulders.

• Open the Task Manager applications for Windows by pressing CTRL +Shift + Esc on the keyboard.
• When you’re in the task manager window, click on the “Start-Up” tab and check which programs are set to automatically start running.
• You can close anything that’s not absolutely necessary and stop it from launching when you start your PC.

Remember, stopping an application from launching on startup won’t mean that you can’t access that tool later.

It just means that you’ll need to actually go and start the program for yourself, rather than having it load automatically.

If you find that your system is still slow to boot, then you might need to check that you have the right updates and patches in place.

There are a lot of things besides programs that could potentially slow down your PC.

4.  You’re Struggling to Connect

Computers and internet connectivity go hand-in-hand. At least, that’s the case usually.

When you’re trying to download files, check your emails, watch videos on YouTube, or do anything else online, you need a strong connection.

Unfortunately, it’s all-too-easy for a computer to suddenly forget how to deliver the internet that you need.

Sometimes, issues with a connection will be caused by the internet service provider, which means that they’re totally out of your hands.

In other cases, the problem could be caused by your computer and might have something to do with your DNS.

The easiest thing you can do is clean your browser history and cache so that there’s nothing to slow down your connection, then switch off your internet router.

Leave the system off for ten seconds, then turn it back on to reboot the connection.

5.  Loud Noises from Your Hardware

Finally, as the years go by and you continue to use your computer every day for a range of tasks, the hardware in your system may begin to breakdown and deteriorate.

Unfortunately, technology isn’t designed to last forever, and you could notice that something is going wrong when you hear loud noises coming from your computer tower.

If you can hear clicking or whirring sounds, then this could be an indication that something in your PC is broken or needs to be replaced.

If you do need to replace something in your PC, then you’re going to have to take it to a professional to find out what’s going wrong.

Before you do that, check to make sure that you don’t have some dust or debris causing problems in the inner workings.

• Open your computer case and use a can of compressed air to carefully get rid of any crumbs and other dirt.
• While your computer case is open, check for any stray wires that have fallen into the path of a fan.
• Moving wires out of the way could help to protect your computer and stop any future issues from happening.

If you can’t find the cause of the noise, backup your PC and contact a specialist immediately.

Repairing Your Computer

Sometimes, the things that go wrong with your computer aren’t issues you can fix on your own. A broken hard-drive won’t be fixed by a blast of compressed air.

More often than you’d think, it will be easy to get your PC back up and running with a simple fix, like a forced restart.

Use the tips above to save your PC, and your time. 

Author Bio:-Lisa Michaels is a freelance writer, editor and a thriving content marketing consultant from Portland. Being self-employed, she does her best to stay on top of the current trends in business and tech. Feel free to connect with her on Twitter @LisaBMichaels.

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