Category: Hardware

PC is On, but Monitor is Blank »

Have you ever had this problem: you turn on your computer, but the monitor shows nothing – the screen is blank? I have encountered this problem many times and I found that the cause wasn’t always the same. There are a few things you can do to find out what is causing this, but I […]

Data Invalid Error – Cannot install USB Device »

Have you ever experienced this problem: When you plug in a new USB device such as mouse, external hard drive or digital camera, the new hardware is detected but automatic driver installation fails every time with a ‘data invalid’ error message? Don’t worry, there are several possible solutions that you can test. Solution 1: Use […]

Repair a Stuck/Dead Pixel on LCD screen »

If you notice a bright dot on your LCD screen in an area which is normally completely dark or colored, then you probably have a stuck pixel. On the other hand, if you see a black dot when the picture is supposed to be all white or bright, then you are seeing a dead pixel. […]

How to Find the MAC Address of Your PC »

If you need to find the MAC address of your PC, then you can do this by following these steps: open the Command Prompt (Start, Run and type cmd, click OK) in the cmd window, type ipconfig /all this will display the detailed configuration of your network adapters If you only have an ethernet adapter, […]