When a laptop slows down, overheats or suddenly refuses to start, the reflex is often to replace it. Yet in many cases, a simple component swap can extend its lifespan by several years. Screens crack, Read more
We already saw how to fix an Xbox One that keep turning on by itself, but now if it keeps turning off, that is another issue, and we will see now how to deal with it. The most common reason for an Xbox One shutting down by itself with no apparent reason is overheating. But overheating may be due to different causes. Let's see why your Xbox turns off by itself and how to fix it. (more…)
Identifying the Random Access Memory is not difficult. In general, there are three common types: DDR1, DDR2, and DDR3. To identify them physically is not difficult. You simply need to define the distance of Notch, as well as the intergrated chip (IC) type. But first, you need to confirm that is indeed DDR1, DDR2, or DDR3 and not one of the SDRAM. Keep the chip’s front facing you and look at the DDR Notch. The notch will vary in the DRR. (more…)
Have you noticed your Xbox One console has been turning on by itself at random intervals lately? There’s no need to panic. There’s no ghost in the machine and your console probably isn’t experiencing a critical software error. Below, you’ll find a few suggestions to help resolve this common console problem. (more…)
Any DIYer will tell you how important it is to use a secondary storage device while fixing your computer, may it be a portable laptop or a PC. Even if the repairing has nothing to do with the internal hard disk where all the data is stored, you're not protected from anything going wrong that could impact your files. Let's review the benefits of using an external hard drive (HDD). (more…)
People who work on a computer daily can tell you how important it is to use a mouse in order to improve their productivity. But when your mouse starts to fail, it can be very annoying and lead to bad efficiency consequences. Here is a recap of the most common computer mouse problems and simple solutions to fix them. (more…)