Holding down the shift key while turning a Mac on will boot it into Safe Mode. Here's how to start a Mac in Safe Mode and use ...

There's a specific way you should uninstall programs on Windows 10, and it involves going into your Apps and features menu.

Speeding up a slow computer can be a challenge, particularly when dealing with older hardware that may be on the cusp of needing an upgrade or replacement anyway. Sometimes, a system simply needs a ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. If you can’t get your computer to start up properly, here are some methods to try. If you can’t get your computer ...

For a limited time, the Troubleshooting and Maintaining Your PC All-in-One for Dummies 3rd Edition by Wiley is available for free. This eBook offers easy to understand instructions on how to diagnose ...

Try this: Press Ctrl-Alt-Del (and then click Task Manager, if you’re running Windows Vista), then click the Processes tab. Ever wonder what all those items are? You should, especially if you’re trying ...

If you want to know if your computer can handle a certain game or run creative software smoothly or how to figure out what's wrong, one of the first things to check is your graphics card. This ...

A lightning strike can cause terrible damage to electrical devices. The damage doesn't have to be smoking components either; a lightning strike can fry hardware without any visible signs of failure.

To find your graphics card: Look for a section called Display adapters and click the arrow next to it. You'll see your GPU listed there. If you want more details, right-click the GPU name and click ...