As a computer technician, you may encounter clients who are experiencing issues with the autofill not working on their web browser. Autofill is a convenient feature that remembers how you filled out your name, address, and other information on web forms, making it faster and easier to fill out similar forms in the future. However,…
Month: May 2023
Does a Firewall protect against Viruses?
The role of firewalls in protecting a computer from viruses is an important topic for anyone interested in becoming a computer repair technician. A firewall is a security device that can help protect your network by filtering traffic and blocking outsiders from gaining unauthorized access to the private data on your computer. Not only does…
Computer is Dead
If a computer won’t turn on (Computer is Dead), don’t panic! There are many reasons why this might happen and often very few clues about what might be the problem. The only symptom is usually the simple fact that “nothing works,” which isn’t much to go on. However, there are several steps you can take…
How to Clone a Drive and Install a New Hard Drive
How to Clone a Drive can be a daunting task, but with the right tools and knowledge, it can be done easily and efficiently. Here are the steps you need to follow to replace a hard drive and transfer data from the old drive to the new one using software like Acronis True Image and…
How to Set Up QoS on a Router
As a learning computer technician, it’s important to know how to set up Quality of Service (QoS) on a router. QoS is a feature that allows you to prioritize certain types of traffic on your network. This can help improve the performance of applications that require a stable and fast internet connection, such as video…
How to Troubleshoot an Overheating Computer
As a computer technician, it is important to know how to fix an overheating computer. An overheating computer can be caused by a variety of factors, including dust buildup, poor ventilation, and malfunctioning hardware. Here are some steps you can take to fix an overheating computer for a client: By following these steps, you can…
How to fix a Computer that Freezes or Crashes
Here are some basic steps on how to fix a computer that freezes or crashes! By following one or more of these steps, you should be able to fix most issues with a computer that keeps freezing or crashing. Remember to always keep your drivers and software up-to-date to prevent future issues.