HOW TO FIX PROBLEMS

  Depending on the version of Windows you're using, there are several different ways to automatically repair major Windows operating system problems without resorting to a destructive process, like a Reset Your PC or a Windows Clean Install . The newest versions of Windows have really easy, automated ways of repairing problems that you might have tried to fix manually but were unsuccessful at, like random error messages, overall slowness, even problems that prevent Windows from starting at all. It mixed all old versons of windows with some automatic repairs of certain types of issues. How Do I Automatically Repair Windows Problems? Most of the time, especially when a major problem is occurring, the best way to automatically repair Windows is to boot from recovery media, or the original Windows setup media, and choosing the correct diagnostic option. The specific steps involved in performing a Startup Repair, a Repair Install, or a Refresh Your PC can differ c...

If your Android phone or tablet is playing up there is a chance it could have a virus, such as the dangerous new Loapi trojan. Our helpful guide demonstrates how to remove a virus from Android, plus how to avoid Android malware in the first place.       Android viruses are rare, but they exist. Almost exclusively installed via dodgy apps, the best way to avoid an Android virus is to keep to the secured confines of the Google Play store. When Google becomes aware of a dodgy app it will automatically remove it from all affected devices, which is exactly what happened in January 2018 when it discovered 60 Android apps Check Point found were exposing children to pornography. Should your device get lumbered with some malware, we will explain how to: Put it into Safe mode If necessary remove the malicious app's administrator status Uninstall the app If this fails a factory reset should remove the bug once and for all, though you would ...

Wi-Fi is everywhere and built into everything. It’s like oxygen for internet access, media streaming, gaming, and all types of networking. And it should just work all the time—right? If you’ve had an average experience with Wi-Fi on mobiles devices, laptops, game systems, and more, you know that while a solid Wi-Fi connection might be the norm, those times when it’s not can leave you tearing your hair out.  In this article, I look at a number of common scenarios that cause Wi-Fi problems and how to solve them, whether you’re running your own network or trying to connect to someone else’s using any platform. Wi-Fi basics Before we get started, a very quick primer on a few Wi-Fi terms I’ll bring up repeatedly. 802.11: the name of the IEEE engineering trade group’s working group for wireless local area networks (WLANs). WLANs began in earnest with 802.11b in 1999 (802.11a came out at the same time, but had less traction), and the group is all the way up to 802....

Fixing your own computer is almost always the better idea One of the biggest misconceptions about computers is that it takes a rocket scientist to fix any problem that might show up on one. I'm here to tell you that fixing your computer is something you can do. Now, in no way am I calling down your local computer repair person ( I am one, remember ) - they're by and large a very smart bunch of people, usually with a lot of education and experience. However, the fact remains that a large portion of the problems that computer users encounter can be easily solved by following freely available advice on this and other sites online. Even more difficult problems can be solved if you're willing to invest a little time to learn a few things about your computer along the way. Important: At very least, before you take your computer in for service, see my Simple Fixes for Most Computer Problems piece. There are some really simple things that anyone can do th...

  Sometimes Android phones get frozen or stuck on their loading screens. This isn’t too common of an issue with Samsung phones running on the Android operating system but does happen every once in a while. If your phone won’t turn on all the way like it should, or it boots up to its Samsung logo then freezes, or boots up to the Samsung logo then powers off and then powers back on until it gets to the Samsung screen again over and over or if your Samsung just doesn’t seem to want to power on correctly then don’t panic just yet, there is hope. Resolving Serious Software Issues This is one of the more serious software problems that can occur on an Android smartphone and trying to fix it yourself, as you may already know, can sometimes be a challenge. Make sure to follow ALL of the advice listed in this guide and you should be able to resolve this issue yourself and avoid sending your phone in for repair or having to buy a new one. Here is what can be done to ...

getting a used iPhone is exciting. After all, you've got an iPhone and saved a bunch of money by buying used. But some people encounter a problem when trying to activate their new device: The iPhone asks them for someone else's Apple ID and won't work without it. If you have this problem, you may be worried that you got ripped off. Don't worry: You can fix the problem by following these steps.     What's Happening: Activation Lock This situation is caused by a feature of Apple's Find My iPhone service called Activation Lock Activation Lock is a security measure that Apple added to deal with the rash of iPhone thefts . Previously, if someone managed to steal an iPhone and not get caught, they could simply erase it, resell it, and get away with the crime. Activation Lock changed that. When the phone's original owner has set up Find My iPhone on the device, the Apple ID that was used is stored on Apple's activation servers al...

When you suddenly can't connect to the Internet, any of several things could be wrong. Use the suggestions in this list to find and solve common Internet connection problems. 01 of 10 Are You Overlooking the Obvious?                 Unplugged or loose network cables are easy to miss yet one of the most common reasons you might suddenly find yourself unable to connect to the Internet. That's not a problem on wireless networks , but on most laptops the Wi-Fi radio can be inadvertently shut off instead. On home networks, it's also possible someone unplugged the router . Action - Ensure your wired or wireless network hardware is switched on and plugged in. 02 of 10 Rule Out False Alarms What may seem to be a network problem connecting to the Internet is sometimes simply a Web site (or whatever server is on the other end...