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Top 10 tips for solving common PC problems

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Top 10 tips for solving common PC problems We tackle ten of the most common PC problems from slow running to no internet connection, and provide tips on fixing and preventing them. Prevent and fix PC problems The IT support department of antivirus company MYSecurityCenter conducted research on the most common computer issues suffered by British home users in 2012. Below are the top 10 most common PC problems, and some tips on solving - or even preventing - them from security expert Janus Rægaard Nielsen. 1: My computer is slow The most common problem of all. A slow computer can cause many frustrations, but fortunately there is something you can do yourself before you replace it. There may be several reasons for a slow computer; however, the most common is lack of maintenance. Fragmented data, a corrupted registry, spyware and dozens of unnecessary programs running at the same time, easily eat at the speed and performance of your PC. Tips: Keep track of

How to solve the 10 most common tech support problems yourself

How to solve the 10 most common tech support problems yourself Whether you’re dealing with your dad’s decade-old computer or your own custom-built gaming rig, troubleshooting PC problems is a part of everyday life. Before you make that $50 support call, though, try your hand at homebrew tech support. We spoke to some of the best support reps in the business about the most common problems they fix—and how you can do it yourself. Try this first I know it sounds like a no-brainer, but before you do anything else, restart your computer. Matthew Petrie of Falcon Northwest technical support says that most of his customers solve their problems with this simple step. “This long-standing maxim can work wonders,” says Petrie. Regularly checking for operating system updates is important, because forgetting to do so could significantly impair your PC’s performance. While you’r

The 100 Best Android Apps of 2016

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The 100 Best Android Apps of 2016 Whether you have a brand-new Samsung device or an older Android phone or tablet you just want to spruce up, these are the apps that matter. 36.5K shares Facebook Twitter Linkedin Pinterest Reddit Browsers Food Health and Fitness Music and Podcasts Personal Productivity Photos Reading and News Security Shopping Social Media and Communication Travel Utilities Video Workplace Productivity Browsers Food Workplace Productivity Whether