As a good PC user, I run security software in Windows to protect my computer from malware that may pop up as I go about my ...

Safe Mode is a lightweight version of the Windows operating system that you can use to troubleshoot the computer when the operating system fails to boot. However, if Safe Mode doesn't work, you must ...

— -- Are you one of those people who make a morning ritual of turning on your computer before going to make some coffee or tea while it boots up? Would it surprise you to know that you can ...

Startup menu will show you which programs load when you start your computer Delete unneeded programs%2C files with CCleaner Leaving your computer on 24/7 does not hurt battery As computers age, they ...

Mindful of how frustrating the wait is, makers of PCs' basic input/output systems (BIOS) are working on bringing instant-on computing closer to reality with promises of significan ...

Computers are indispensable business tools, if they are working properly. Many small businesses can't justify the expense of a full-time IT position, so the job of trying to get a non-booting computer ...

QMy Windows Millennium Edition PC was hit by the CMOS B virus. Now the system freezes up every time I run Norton. AAlthough last week's Nimda virus got all the press, it wasn't the only virus ...

If Windows Update says your computer doesn't meet the Windows 11 requirements, you might just need to tweak some settings.

I just bought a RadioShack 4-port USB hub, but my computer will not make it past the Windows XP logo before it restarts. I have tried the hub both plugged into an outlet and running on bus-power. Both ...

In the time it takes your computer to boot up, you can probably make some toast or a cup of tea before the thing is ready to use. In the near future, you might only have enough time to take a sip of ...