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a computer display with a hacker inside it

Has My Computer Been Hacked?

It’s easy to jump to the conclusion your computer has been hacked, but it’s usually not the case. Regardless, preventing a hack is easier than recovering from one.

BSOD - The Blue Screen of Death

Why Does My Computer Crash Randomly?

Random crashes are annoying and difficult to diagnose. I’ll review common causes and steps you can take to determine what’s happening on your computer.

Black Screen

Why Do I Get a Black Screen on My Computer After a While?

A black screen is most commonly caused by a screen saver, but there are other possibilities.

An open desktop computer overflowing with dust, and a Corgi nearby covering his nose in disgust.

My Computer Has Started to Shut Down Randomly. Could It Be the Fan?

Your computer keeps shutting down and is telling you “Over Temperature.” The culprit might be hiding in plain sight: dust and pet hair. I’ll show you how those innocent-looking dust bunnies can kill a computer, and what to do about it.

Your Disk is on Fire!

Why does my computer crash when I try to back up?

Backing up shouldn’t crash a computer, and neither should attaching a hard disk.

Why Is My Computer’s Fan Coming On?

You’ve checked for dust, but the computer is still running hot. I’ll point you in the direction of a few more things that could be causing this heat wave… including a heat wave itself.