Free Computer Advice

Computer technical support and repairs can be very expensive services offered by your local computer part store. That's why we created this website to provide you with free basic computer advice to help you save some of your hard earned money. No need to call the computer technical help desk and wait hours on hold, just do a quick search on our site and you will be well on your way to fixing your own computer problems.

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You will also find some of our classic tutorials and advice on installing common computer components such as hard drives, memory, video cards, sound cards, and network cards. We will even give you step by step instructions on how to build your own personal computer and save hundreds of dollars.

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I need more RAM for my computer and see a pretty good difference in price when it comes to name brand memory versus generic memory. Is it really worth paying the extra money to get the name brand memory?.

Reguardless of which type of memory you decide to purchase you should always make sure that the memory comes with some type of warrenty. Especially if you are buying the memory from an auction site or a used computer part store. For me personally I always buy generic memory and have not had any problems. I'm sure you with some research you will have many people argue the other choice, but for me I will save my money!

Computer Performance is Slow

-This is probably the most common problem. It can be caused by many things including spyware, adware, fragmented data, or unnecessary services running on your computer. Many times when you arrive at this point the best thing to do is backup your data and reinstall your operating system.

Computer Won't Start

-Make sure the computer isn't already turned on and it's not a problem with the monitor. Listen very closely to the computer for a fan or hard drive running.
-Hold down the on/off switch or give it a slightly hard push. Sometimes they get stuck.
-Make sure it's plugged in to the wall and the back of the computer. Also make sure that the surge protector is turned on. The power outlet could also have thrown a breaker.

Mouse Won't Work

-If it's a wired mouse, make sure the mouse is connected to the computer. Try to unplug the mouse and then plug it back into the computer. If this doesn't work try to reboot the computer. -If it's a wireless mouse make sure the usb device is securely plugged in. Try to unplug the device and then plug it back into the computer. If this doesn't work try to reboot the computer. Make sure you have good batteries!

Keyboard Won't Work

-If it's a wired keyboard, make sure the keyboard is connected to the computer. Try to unplug the keyboard and then plug it back into the computer. If this doesn't work try to reboot the computer. -If it's a wireless keyboard make sure the usb device is securely plugged in. Try to unplug the device and then plug it back into the computer. If this doesn't work try to reboot the computer. Make sure you have good batteries!