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In this article, we will be revealing 5 easy fixes for common computer problems. Many of us are so reliant on our computers<\/span><\/a> that it\u2019s a serious problem when something goes wrong\u2014akin to the power going out or the water getting cut off. Of course you want to get your system back up and running as quickly as you can, but that\u2019s often easier said than done. It\u2019s no exaggeration to say an almost limitless number of things can go wrong with a computer, because everyone\u2019s system and settings are different. It can seem almost impossible knowing where to begin when it comes to troubleshooting your way back to a working computer. For computer repair services, you can contact us, MyComputer Repair,<\/a> to get your personal computers (PCs), laptops, phones, iPads and devices repaired satisfactorily and efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n That said, you’d be surprised by just how many issues have the same simple root cause. Before you get professional help<\/a>\u2014which we’d still advise in a lot of cases\u2014run through these simple measures to see if you can get the problem fixed yourself. <\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s obvious, but it\u2019s effective: Fire up your virus-scanning software, launch the deepest and most thorough scan available, and leave it to do its work. Note that the most comprehensive type of scan (which looks at the most files and takes the longest time to complete) may not be the scan that your computer is set to run by default, so check the program settings to see what\u2019s available. You\u2019ll also want to make sure your scanner is up to date first, so it can catch the most recent wave of bad code. <\/span><\/p>\n Antivirus scanners can sometimes miss threats or be disabled by them, so it\u2019s worth getting a second opinion. A lot of antivirus developers make lightweight, on-demand scanners you can install alongside your main security software as a second layer of protection\u2014applications like\u00a0Kaspersky Security Scan for Windows<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0macOS<\/span><\/a>, or\u00a0Microsoft Safety Scanner<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for Windows, or\u00a0Emsisoft Emergency Kit<\/span><\/a>\u00a0for Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.mycomputerrepair.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/windows-defender-on-win10.jpg” title_text=”windows defender on win10″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n You\u2019ll find more antivirus programs around for Windows because it\u00a0has a history<\/span><\/a>\u00a0of being attacked by the greater proportion of malware. While macOS is quite comprehensively locked down, especially if you stick to the Mac App Store for your applications, you can never be 100 percent sure you\u2019re safe, so it\u2019s always worth having\u00a0an antivirus program or two<\/span><\/a> on hand to troubleshoot system problems.<\/span><\/p>\n All kinds of computer crashes and slowdowns can be caused by viruses and other malware. It\u2019s worth running a scan if your system has become sluggish, is suddenly behaving strangely, or seems overrun with advertising. If threats are found, your antivirus program will know how to combat them; if you get a clean bill of health, you can try some other troubleshooting options to fix whatever issue you\u2019re having. [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n Many computer problems are caused by outdated and un-patched software, from outbreaks of ransomware to glitchy keyboards that refuse to spit out the correct letters when you tap them. Fortunately, many updates now occur automatically, because they\u2019re so important\u2014which is why your computer might suddenly reboot when you weren\u2019t expecting it to.<\/span><\/p>\n Focus on your operating system first. On Windows you can look for updates by opening\u00a0Settings<\/strong>, then clicking\u00a0Update & security<\/strong>; on macOS, launch the\u00a0App Store<\/strong>\u00a0from the dock or the Applications screen in Finder, then switch to the\u00a0Updates<\/strong>\u00a0tab. Make sure you apply any updates that are pending.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to check for updates to your other applications, including your web browser and your antivirus program, even if you\u2019ve set them to update automatically. The update feature should be fairly prominent in any app, but consult the built-in help options if you get stuck.<\/span><\/p>\n After applying all the updates you can find, your issues might be fixed. If they are, maintain this process as a way to prevent future problems in addition to fixing existing ones. Make sure as many of your installed applications are updating themselves automatically in the background, and you should run into fewer computer issues as a result.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.mycomputerrepair.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/FGRBEZGSP5WOONAGTUDXAFEF4A.jpg” title_text=”FGRBEZGSP5WOONAGTUDXAFEF4A” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n You might think that leaving older, unused programs on your hard drive is pretty harmless, but as more and more applications mount up, your operating system has to work harder and the files on your computer get broken up more often and spread out further as your computer tries to save them\u2014something\u00a0known as fragmentation<\/a>. As a result, the amount of free storage space can quickly become limited.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019ve noticed your computer is running more slowly, crashing at odd times, or showing some other kind of buggy behavior, it might be that it\u2019s simply creaking under the weight of all the software you\u2019ve got installed. You can uninstall applications you no longer need from the\u00a0Apps<\/b>\u00a0section of Settings in Windows, or by dragging the app shortcut into the trash on macOS. Some macOS apps can be removed from the Launchpad by clicking and holding on an icon until it shakes, then clicking the\u00a0X icon.<\/b> [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.mycomputerrepair.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/extensions.jpg” title_text=”extensions” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n The same goes for your browser\u2014having too many extensions and add-ons can lead to a serious slowdown or some erratic behavior, so limit your extensions to the ones you actually need and use. In Google Chrome, click the three dots<\/strong>\u00a0in the top right, and go to\u00a0More Tools<\/strong>, then\u00a0Extensions<\/strong>; in Firefox choose\u00a0Add-ons<\/strong>\u00a0from the main app menu; and in Microsoft Edge, choose\u00a0Extensions<\/strong>\u00a0from the main app menu.<\/span><\/p>\n If your computer is running low on disk space, it can lead to a number of problems, including occasional crashes and slow performance. Once you\u2019ve removed unneeded apps, try removing unneeded files too, like movies you\u2019ve already watched or duplicate photos you have got safely backed up somewhere else. Generally speaking, the less bloated your system, the fewer problems you\u2019ll run into.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”-11px|auto||auto||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n This troubleshooting technique only applies to internet-related problems\u2014one very specific category of issue. The key to getting your internet up and running again is to work out where the problem lies, and the detective work isn\u2019t as difficult as you might think.<\/span><\/p>\n If you can, plug your laptop or desktop computer straight into your router with\u00a0an Ethernet cable<\/span><\/a>. If you still don\u2019t get internet and nothing connected to Wi-Fi is getting internet (like phones and tablets), then the problem may lie with your router hardware or your internet service provider. If that\u2019s the case, your best option is to get on the phone with the company and ask for assistance. If some devices can get online and others can\u2019t, that points to problems with those specific devices. We can\u2019t cover every conceivable issue here, but rebooting those gadgets, updating the software installed on them, and switching Wi-Fi off and back on again to establish the connection from scratch are good first steps.<\/span><\/p>\n If your computer can get online when plugged directly into the router but not when it\u2019s browsing over Wi-Fi, you might be looking at a problem with your Wi-Fi network. You need to try to get the strongest possible signal<\/span><\/a> around your house, but if that doesn\u2019t get you anywhere, reboot your router and dive into its on-board settings\u2014a quick web search based on the router\u2019s make and model should surface some information about troubleshooting tricks you can try.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n Reinstalling Windows or macOS and starting from scratch is a more extreme version of the \u201ccut down on the bloat\u201d solution we mentioned above. It wipes out troublesome programs, erases many viruses and types of malware, resets your internet connection settings and generally gives you a blank slate. You\u2019ll want to make sure that you have all your data backed up before starting the reinstallation process.<\/span><\/p>\n What makes this worth trying is that Microsoft and Apple have made reinstalling their operating systems so straightforward. On Windows, you can head to\u00a0Update & Security<\/b>\u00a0from Settings, then choose\u00a0Recovery<\/b>, and select\u00a0Get started\u00a0<\/b>under Reset this PC (more here<\/span><\/a>), whereas on macOS your process will vary depending on whether your computer\u00a0uses Apple silicon or an Intel processor<\/span><\/a>. For the few new models with silicon, turn on your device and continue to hold the power button until the startup options window appears. Choose\u00a0Option<\/b>, then hit\u00a0Continue<\/b>. If you have an Intel processor, turn on your Mac and continue to hold\u00a0Cmd+R<\/b>\u00a0to launch the Utilities program (more here<\/span><\/a>). Then follow the installer\u2019s instructions. <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/www.mycomputerrepair.com.my\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/reset-pc.jpg” title_text=”reset pc” _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||0px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.9.2″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”18px” text_line_height=”2em”]<\/p>\n By setting your system back to square one, you\u2019re theoretically wiping away whatever was causing the issue you\u2019re having, though there\u2019s no guarantee it\u2019ll work. You\u2019ll also need to consider the hassle of getting all your applications and files back on the system afterwards, so it\u2019s not the right choice for everyone in every situation. In our experience though, we\u2019ve found it to be an effective fix for a lot of computer ills. We can\u2019t promise that these five tips will solve every problem you\u2019re having but they will at least enable you to rule out some basic possibilities as far as root causes go. We\u2019re also not trying to diminish the importance of your local PC repair shop\u2014and that should be your next port of call if your computer\u2019s still struggling at the end of this guide. Bring your faulty computer or laptop to MyComputer Repair and they will fix it for you! 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1. Run a thorough virus scan
2. Update your software
3. Cut down on the bloat
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4. Test your Wi-Fi connection
5. Reinstall the operating system