Tech Salahkar

  The dreaded Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) can occur   due to both software and hardware problems , but usually, it’s a hardware problem. Whatever the cause, BSOD requires immediate attention as it’s a   sign of a big problem . BlueScreenView is a great Nirsoft utility that will show important information if you have recently suffered a Blue Screen of Death. You should be able to identify and solve the problem using this information. Below are some common reasons for BSOD and their solutions. 1. Corrupted drivers A corrupt driver may be the cause of BSOD. To find that out, use the following steps: Open  Device Manager  by typing  devmgmt.msc  in the  Run . Here expand each menu and look for a yellow triangle icon next to each driver. If you find any, right-click on it and select  Update Driver Software  to update its driver. You can also use a third-party app like IObit Driver Booster to automatically find and fix...

  Sometimes your PC may not use a portion of RAM. For example,   You may have 4GB of RAM, but your PC only uses 2GB when you check it from the Task Manager . This is usually a Windows setting issue. Note:  If only a few MBs (200-400MB) of RAM isn’t being utilized, then it’s probably being used by PC hardware and you can’t do anything about it. The solution to this problem is simple –  Windows must have been configured to only use a portion of the RAM . Here is how to fix it: Press  Windows  +  R  keys and type  msconfig  in the  Run  dialog to open  System Configurations . Move to  Boot  tab and click on  Advanced options . Now check the checkbox next to  Maximum memory  and enter the maximum amount RAM you have installed (in MBs). Click on  OK  and restart the PC to let it take effect. Good to know:  While you are at it, you should also check the checkbox next to  Number of pro...

  A problem I recently dealt with. If the   RAM inside your PC gets loose or out of place, then your PC will beep 2-3 times   and won’t boot at all. The solution is simple, open up the PC (laptop users should let an expert handle this) and   reinsert the RAM . Here’s how: Take out the RAM completely and clean any dirt inside  the slot using a cotton bud. Now  insert back the RAM  and put enough pressure on both ends to ensure it is fully inside. Afterward, close the clips and  make sure they’re properly locked . Even a slightly loose RAM will be unable to work. This video should help you properly install the RAM Problem 2: Recently added hardware A damaged or  wrongly installed hardware component could lead to beeps . Take out any newly added hardware components and see if it solves the problem. If the PC works fine afterward, then either  get it installed properly or get it fixed  (or replaced).

  Method 1: Set your Home Network as Private instead of Public Poor WIFI settings are often the culprit for frequent issues with connection to the internet. Some users report that having your Home Network public may cause issues with the connection. This can be fixed easily by simply setting your WiFi networks to private. Click on the  Network & Internet  icon in the system tray. If you don't see this icon in your system tray, try clicking on the arrow pointing upwards to reveal any hidden items. Click on the network you’re connected to, then click on the  Properties  link. Look for the  Network profile  heading. In this section, make sure to change the connection to  Private  instead of Public. Make sure to only use this if you're connected to WiFi networks you trust. Test if your internet still keeps disconnecting after making the change. Method 2: Disable WiFi Sense WiFi Sense can be quite a problematic feature despite what it was made...

  If your USB port stops working, it’s not necessary that it’s broken . Below are some solutions that can fix this issue: Method 1: Restart the PC Restarting the PC is the answer to many problems, and it is a common solution to USB port problem as well. Method 2: Uninstall USB port driver Uninstalling the driver of the USB port will force Windows to reinstall it when you will restart the PC. This may fix the problem. Here is how to do it: Press  Windows  +  R  keys and enter  devmgmt.msc  in the  Run  dialog to open the  Device Manager . Here, expand  Universal Serial Bus controllers  option. Now right-click the entry  USB Host Controller  and then click on  Uninstall . Repeat this for all entries with  USB Host Controller  to uninstall drivers for all the USB ports. Once deleted, restart the PC and  Windows will automatically reinstall the drivers  and fix any driver issues. Method 3: Disable...

  How much is your PC heating up? To take a suitable action, we  first need to see how much is your PC is heating  up. For this purpose, HWMonitor is a great free tool that will show you the  current and max temperature of your CPU and GPU . Launch the tool and you will see both GPU and CPU temperatures  along with some other hardware related information.  Here check the "Max" temperature . If it’s anywhere over 60°C while your PC is heating, then it should be of concern and you should follow all the below-mentioned solutions to fix your heating PC. Going up to 55°C max isn’t too much of a problem if you use your PC for gaming  or using heavy applications. Although, you can still follow some of the "good to know" tips below to  ensure you don’t face any heating issue in the future . Fixing cooling system problems First, we will talk about fixing  problems with the cooling system of your PC  as it is usually the cause of PC heat...