Category: Hardware

Computer Shutting Down Unexpectedly »

I already wrote a post about possible solutions for laptops shutting down unexpectedly, but this one is specifically for desktop computers. If your PC turns off shortly after it boots up and it doesn’t let you do any work, you might want to try some of these possible solutions: 1. Boot into Safe Mode with […]

Cannot Log in – Enable/Disable Num Lock »

Have you ever tried to log in to your PC but couldn’t get the password right, even after several attempts? This happened to me the other day, when I tried to log onto my laptop. I know that CAPS Lock was not on, because no warning message appeared. I thought maybe I forgot my password […]

Laptop Turns Off Randomly »

If your laptop turns off unexpectedly, the most likely reason is overheating, but it can also be due to a power overload in the AC adapter, intermittent short circuits and less likely, an operating system problem or virus/spyware. If you have time to do this before it shuts itself off, perform a quick spyware and […]

HP HDX 16 Laptop: Great Buy »

If you’ve read my blog before, you may have noticed that I usually don’t review software or hardware. I write about ways to fix various computer problems and prevent attacks from the Internet, and I only recommend programs that I have tried myself. Similarly, I only recommend computer parts or laptops that I have tested […]

Should you Shut Down Your PC at night? »

Should you shut down your PC if you are not going to use it for several hours, or at night? I’ve been asking myself the same question over the years. On one hand, I didn’t want to waste power and on the other hand I didn’t want to cause any damage by turning it on […]