Video cards, also known as graphics cards or GPUs, are essential components of any modern PC. They are responsible for rendering images, videos, games, and other graphics-intensive applications on your monitor. However, like any other hardware device, video cards can overheat if they are not properly cooled or maintained. Overheating can cause performance issues, crashes,…
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Why You Shouldn’t Trust Your Computer Hard Drive
If you store important data on your computer hard drive, you might want to think twice about how reliable it is. Hard drives are mechanical devices that can fail at any time, and the consequences can be devastating. You could lose your photos, videos, documents, music, and more in a blink of an eye. How…
How to Recover Data from a Dead Hard Drive and why a Hard Drive Becomes Dead or Damaged in the first place
If you are an aspiring computer repair technician, you need to know how to deal with one of the most common problems in computers: how to recover data from a dead hard drive. A hard drive is a device that stores data on spinning disks using magnetic heads. It is a vital component of any…
How to Fix Inkjet Printer Ink Problems
Inkjet printers are popular devices for home and office use, but they can also encounter some common ink problems that affect their performance and print quality. In this blog post, we will discuss some of the most frequent ink issues with inkjet printers and how to fix them. Ink Cartridge Errors Sometimes, your inkjet printer…
How to build a computer repair technician’s toolbox?
If you want to be a computer repair technician, you might be wondering what tools and equipment you need in your toolbox to perform your tasks efficiently and effectively. Whether you are working on desktops, laptops, tablets, smartphones, or other electronic devices, you need a set of tools that can help you diagnose, repair, and…
How to Fix Audio Problems on Windows Computers
If you are an aspiring computer repair technician, you may encounter many customers who have sound or audio problems on their Windows computers. Sound issues can be frustrating and difficult to diagnose, but they are not impossible to fix. In this blog post, I will show you how to troubleshoot and resolve some of the…
Troubleshoot Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Issues
As a computer technician, you may encounter issues with wireless keyboards and mice not functioning correctly. Learning how to troubleshoot wireless keyboard and mouse issues is a great skill to add to your arsenal. This post will outline some of the most common causes and solutions to help troubleshoot wireless keyboard and mouse issues. This…
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…