Common Computer Problems

Every computer gets bogged down with problems after a few years. No computer lasts forever without needing a few check-ups with the doctor. If you know the right doctors or feel confident in practicing yourself, you can diagnose and fix those problems yourself. But if you’re not, you can learn a bit about at-home medicine to see if you can fix the problems yourself. There are a few over-the-counter prescription drugs you can use for most common illnesses your computer may experience.

Slow Moving

Many computers become slow moving as the years go by. When you first bought it, the beast performed like a charm. No one could doubt that it was fast, respectable, and useful. Today people would moan and groan at how long it takes to start up the computer. There are a couple reasons your computer might be acting this way, here are 4 of them:

1. Your hard drive is too dirty. It’s been too long since you’ve cleaned up the disk to remove the clutter that’s accumulated. The prescribed fix is to run a disc clean up, and then a defragmentation.
2. Your memory is insufficient. Modern programs and updated versions of operating systems require remarkably faster processors and stronger computers to handle the workload. Many of your more recent updates and installations may require more RAM or space than you can afford to give it. The result is a taxed computer. Check to see what your programs require and compare those to what you currently have. The prescribed fix is to install more RAM. For Windows computers, you can usually do that yourself.
3. You have accumulated too much adware. Advertisers create ads that will infiltrate your computer and create popups for advertising purposes. It’s not a huge threat to the safety of your computer. There are just annoying. If you’re getting these advertisements, chances are, your computer is infected. The prescribed fix is to first try and uninstall them from your computer, and then scan it. If that doesn’t work, try using a malware removal program. Some of these programs are free and others cost a pretty penny. Do research to find the right ones.
4. A failing power supply would have a similar slow down effect on the computer because the machine isn’t getting enough power to run its protocols. The prescribed drug is a new power supply.

Strange Noises

Usually this means something is drawing its last breath. Sometimes a part is loose and other times it means something is going out. Turn off your computer and go through it, looking for loose wires or screws and tighten them all up again.

These are just a few ideas as to what’s going on. You can work on all of these problems themselves.