It’s a new year, so it’s time to get organized and set yourself up for success. But If your computer seems like it’s been extra sluggish and crashing a lot lately, it’s time to take care of the ...

When it comes to technological items, I have a simple way to fix them. I ask my engineer friend George, who sneers at me in as kind a way as he can and gives me simple instructions. Then, with just ...

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 ...

Don't worry—this doesn't necessarily mean it's about to die. Here are some things you can check Reviewed by Chris Selph Computer buzzing sounds are usually harmless and easy to fix, but there's always ...

After your computer goes into sleep mode, it's supposed to wake up within seconds once you press a key or move your mouse. When your computer won't come out of sleep mode, the problem could be caused ...

We've all been there — whether it's a grandparent struggling with a new device or a parent confused by software updates. It’s frustrating when you want to help but can’t be there in person. While ...

You can fix many software problems with your computer, provided you have access to it. Some disruptions, however, disable your ability to fix them. This occurs ...

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This column could put me out of business as a tech columnist. But it’s increasingly apparent – based on the sad emails I get each day – that it needs to be said. Please stop tinkering with your ...

The No Man’s Sky Next Update added in a ton of amazing content, from graphical improvements to awesome new ship designs. It also added in a fair amount of bugs, some of which are hampering a large ...