How to Solve the Top 5 Most Common PC Issues
Oftentimes whenever someone encounters a problem with their PC, they feel that the only way the problem can be alleviated is by utilizing a PC repair expert. While it may be true that some problems do in fact warrant the utilization of a professional repair expert, 5 common PC issues can be easily fixed at home. Here are the top 5 common PC issues that can be easily fixed.
- Slow PC
- Shuts Down Abruptly
- Pop Ups
- WiFi Continuously Disconnects
- Slow Download Speeds
While many people attribute a slower than average performance to a virus related problem, in some cases this may not be the case. In all actuality this may be related to a storage or resource related issue. As far as storage goes, your operating system needs space to create new files as you use your PC. However, if your space is almost maxed out, your performance can suffer. And as far as your resources go, if you have an abundance of software running in the background, this too can cause a decline in your PC's performance level. As such, besides ensuring that you have a sufficient amount of free space on your hard drive, check to see how many programs you may have running in the background such as Skype, BitTorrent or an antivirus software for example.
If you use a resource intensive application such as Adobe Photoshop or video games in general, you may have encountered this problem before. In most, if not all cases, if a PC is on the verge of overheating, it will atomically shut down in an effort to prevent the possibility of permanent damage. As such, ensure that your system is receiving an adequate amount of ventilation or consider the possibility of purchasing a water cooling system kit, for an added layer of protection against overheating.
If you have never had an issue with pop ups in the past, but continually see them regardless if you are utilizing your web browser or not, you may have inadvertently downloaded an adware infested program. To see if this may be the issue, download a credible adware/malware remover such as Malwarebytes Anti-Malware. It's important to note that while you may already have an antivirus program installed, they are not the most effective solutions out there when it comes to locating and removing adware. As such, in a situation like this, it's highly recommended that you utilize a program that specifically searchers for any instances of adware/malware.
Your computer's WiFi connection may continuously disconnect for a variety of reasons. For starters, your PC may not be within an ideal range of your router. However, in some instances, you may need to update your PC wireless card's driver as well. If the problem still persists, you can let Windows troubleshoot the problem for you by right clicking the WiFi icon and by selecting "Troubleshoot Problems."
When it comes to alleviating the problems that contribute to slower download speeds, check to ensure that you are receiving your internet service provider's advertised speeds. To do this, go to speedtest.net and run a speed test. Ideally, the test result should show that you are receiving at least 50 percent of your internet providers advertised speeds. If the speed tests show a positive result, the next thing you need to do, is to check if you may be inadvertently downloading or uploading anything in the background. Programs such as BitTorrent, may be running in the background and contribute to slower than average download speeds. If the problem still persists, resetting your router or modem can help to alleviate this problem as well.
