Who you gonna call!!

Sooner or later every person on the internet is faced with computer problems and calling a technician for these problems can bring stress to their life and a tax on their wallets. The following are the most common computer problems with their appropriate solutions.

Slow computer:

This is one of the most common and frustrating problems faced by almost every user. This problem can be caused by a lack of maintenance, fragmented data, a corrupted registry, spyware or dozens of unnecessary programs running at the same time. The first step is keeping track of your programs and when they are running to keep any system running smoothly. This can be done in Windows task manager. Simply press ctrl+alt+del then choose task manager. From there you can see programs running and process. Close any program you are not using. Only close a process if you know what you are doing due to complications that can happen. Removing programs which you don’t use at all in free space for the processors use. Uninstalling can be done from control panel=> uninstall programs.

The next level of basic computer maintenance is controlling the programs that start at the boot of the computer. This seems like a big task when it is simple enough that every user should be doing it. Start by pressing the windows logo button plus the letter “R”. This will pop-up the run window. Enter “msconfig” and press enter. Next, navigate to the “Startup” tab. From here you can un-select any apps that you do not need to run at startup. Once the computer reboots the apps selected will no longer be in the process list.

Note: If you are unsure of what items should and should not be included at startup you can always contact us in any of our many contact points. TechAdict!!

**Not for the average user**

Cleaning your registry us another important part of Windows maintenance. Cleaning your registry can be done with one of the many free or paid applications available for Windows or OS you use. This is something that should not be done by the average computer user. If this is something that you would like to get more information about please contact us. Many problems can come from a bad registry cleaning software, such as programs will not open, the computer will not boot to Windows, missing programs and more.

Slow internet connection:

If downloading, browsing or streaming videos and music online is suffering because of slow speed internet there are steroids you can take. Troubleshooting methods for slow internet connection would be depending on the factors of the problem you are facing. If you can’t reach any site, check the cables then try rebooting your modem first then move to reboot the computer. When these methods do not work try connecting to the network with another device. If the internet is down for both devices call your service provider to see if service has had an interruption. There are also resources to check for service provider outages such as isitdown.com

Blue Screen of Death!!!

The computer doesn’t turn ON:
Here is the situation, you hit the power button but the machine doesn’t start. The first thing to remember is to stay calm. There is a number of factors which can cause this computer problem to take place. It may be due to something as simple as a loose cord, or as serious as a dead power supply. The cost of a power supply is fairly cheap and is a simple and fast fix. Sometimes your PC gets started and monitor who is the actual culprit. Check all cables to make sure that they are connected correctly. More often times than not you will have fixed your computer all by yourself if you have followed these simple steps. If still the problem persists then contact our technicians for help.

Am I seeing this Right?
Distorted display:

If your screen looks weird – random lines or psychedelic graphics randomly appears or display goes off as soon you switch on the PC. This means your graphics card or monitor is failing and needs an urgent action for smooth operation. Look for the power supply to monitor and if there is any problem related to graphics card then get it changed by the experts. Installation can be an overwhelming task. We can walk you through almost any card install on any system with video chat. Our goal is customer satisfaction.

Forgetting to backup of data:

Most home users overlook the importance of backing up their data and files. Because of this, they are out of luck when their important files and folders go missing from the saved location. Always back up your data because after the fact is too late to recover them. There are various ways of restoring the previous version, checking to recycle bin for files, etc. to recover the lost data. Check out our article on data recovery.