4 simple maintenance tips to keep your PC running smoothly
Simple maintenance tips to keep your PC running smoothly. By regularly performing these easy maintenance tasks, you can maintain your PC’s performance and enjoy using it for a long time.
Category: Troubleshooting
When something stops working, start here. Step-by-step fixes for the failures we see most: a frozen PC, no internet, a laptop battery that will not hold charge, a dialog that has swallowed the screen, or a machine that took a drink. Written so a non-specialist can follow them without calling for help.
Outlook calendar not syncing? OST file and profile fixes
If you use Outlook, you might occasionally encounter problems where your calendar doesn’t update or updating is delayed. This issue can lead to scheduling conflicts such as double bookings. Here are some methods to help resolve these problems and ensure smoother scheduling.
Check your laptop battery health with powercfg in Windows
Every mobile device has a battery. And the battery condition will get gradually worse over time, lasting less time as you continue to use it. Windows offers a useful feature to check the battery status of your device by simply inputting a single command on the command line. Read on for a quick tip to check it on Windows laptops.
Windows PC frozen? 7 easy fixes before a force shutdown
When your computer screen suddenly freezes while you’re using it, it can be quite stressful, and frustrating especially if you’re busy. However, immediately forcing a shutdown or yanking the power plug can lead to data loss or make the situation worse. First, take a deep breath and stay calm. Then, try the seven solutions below.
PC got wet? What to do first and how to tell IT
Hidden Water Hazards in the Office
In Japan’s climate, the rainy season and typhoon periods bring high humidity and frequent rain—conditions that often lead to unexpected “PC water damage” accidents every year. Common scenarios include:
“I stepped away from my desk and came back to find mist from a humidifier pouring onto my keyboard…”
“I knocked over my coffee and drenched my laptop.” “I got caught in a sudden downpour on my way home—my whole bag was soaked.” These are not rare situations. This article walks you through the proper steps to take when your PC gets wet and highlights the actions you shouldn’t take.
In Japan’s climate, the rainy season and typhoon periods bring high humidity and frequent rain—conditions that often lead to unexpected “PC water damage” accidents every year. Common scenarios include:
“I stepped away from my desk and came back to find mist from a humidifier pouring onto my keyboard…”
“I knocked over my coffee and drenched my laptop.” “I got caught in a sudden downpour on my way home—my whole bag was soaked.” These are not rare situations. This article walks you through the proper steps to take when your PC gets wet and highlights the actions you shouldn’t take.
PC won't connect on Wi-Fi or Ethernet? Try a netsh reset
“It was working fine yesterday… but for some reason, I can’t connect to the internet today.” If you work in IT support, you’ve likely heard this line more times than you can count. Sudden, unexplained network issues are a common headache. This article shares a real-life case in which a laptop suddenly couldn’t connect via Wi-Fi or wired LAN—along with the specific recovery steps that worked in the end.
Shared folders partly missing? Check Windows Sync Center
This article explains what to do if you are having problems accessing or viewing some files in network folders that require an internet connection, such as a company’s shared folder (shared server) or NAS.
Monitor not displaying? An IT support checklist to fix it
One of the most common IT helpdesk tickets is: “My monitor suddenly stopped working…”
Especially in setups with dual monitors and docking stations, the cause is often simple and can be resolved in just a few steps. This article outlines a practical checklist used by IT professionals for resolving monitor display issues quickly and efficiently.
Especially in setups with dual monitors and docking stations, the cause is often simple and can be resolved in just a few steps. This article outlines a practical checklist used by IT professionals for resolving monitor display issues quickly and efficiently.
Auto-start a Dell PC after a power outage with AC Recovery
In business environments, it’s not uncommon to run into situations where a PC doesn’t automatically restart after a Windows update, or remains powered off after a power outage. This can become a real problem, especially for PCs used for remote access or unattended operations like surveillance or server-related tasks. In this article, we’ll walk you through how to configure the BIOS setting on Dell Optiplex PCs (e.g., 7060) so that the system will automatically power on after power is restored.
