This is a no-brainer: Computers are essential in our everyday lives. From doing school work to running a business or completing our workload, we rely heavily on these machines. But what happens when your computer starts acting up? We’re Teko.ph, the largest aircon, appliance, and computer services provider in the Philippines, with a list of simple solutions to common computer problems that you can try before calling a computer technician.
Common Computer Problems
Computer won’t start/open
When a computer fails to start or open, one of the possible causes is a power supply issue. Some components may also be faulty, such as the motherboard, RAM, or hard drive.
Possible solutions:
- Connect the power cord properly.
- Try a different power outlet or power cord.
- Restart your computer.
- If you suspect a component that’s not working, disconnect it and see if the computer starts.
Slow Computer
Startup takes forever, applications take long to launch, and the overall computer performance is sluggish? You might have too many programs running in the background, taking up space and causing your computer to slow down.
Possible solutions:
- First, close all running applications you don’t use or need.
- Uninstall programs that you don’t need.
- Delete large, unnecessary files or move them to an external storage device.
- Consider upgrading your RAM.
Internet Connection Problems
Sometimes, you don’t have to blame your internet provider when you experience a slow internet connection! You may also have signal interference or issues with your router.
Possible solutions:
- Restart your router—unplug it from the power source, wait a minute, and then plug it back in.
- Move closer to the Wi-Fi router.
- Check Ethernet cables to see if they’re properly plugged in.
- Finally, if the problem persists, contact your internet service provider.
No sound
When you play a video and there is no sound, chances are, you might have set the volume to low or disconnected the speakers. If you use a separate audio device, the wrong output may also be selected.
Possible solutions:
- Check if your speakers or headphones are properly plugged in.
- Verify if you selected the correct audio output device.
- Make sure that your computer’s volume is not muted.
Overheating
Your computer’s fans and heat sinks can overheat because of dust and dirt buildup. If the room where you’re using the computer is not airconditioned, it may also contribute to the machine’s heating.
Possible solutions:
- Regularly clean the computer’s internal parts. Remove the dust from the fans, heat sink, and vent.
- Consider using an aircon or an electric fan to cool down the environment.
Unresponsive Peripherals
It can be frustrating when your keyboard suddenly stops working, or your mouse becomes unresponsive. Sometimes, that peripheral is not faulty—there may be minor issues you can solve first.
Possible solutions:
- Reconnect or check if the cables connecting the peripherals are securely plugged in.
- Check if the connection ports are loose.
- Try connecting the devices to a USB hub or do it the other way around: connect them directly to the computer’s USB ports.
Blue Screen of Death
The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) is a serious system error that results in your computer shutting down unexpectedly. The most common cause of this error is a hardware or driver issue. Sometimes, faulty hardware components and outdated device drivers cause this also.
Possible solutions:
- Write down the error code displayed on the blue screen.
- Restart your computer.
- Scan your computer for viruses and malware and then remove them once detected.
Common Computer Problems: Conclusion
As you may notice, simply pushing a button to restart your computer can easily fix these common PC issues. But if you still experience problems, take note of this list to solve them on your own. You may also search for answers online, especially in reliable PC forums with real-life experiences.
However, if the problem persists, we recommend that you book a computer technician to help you. Not only will you save time, you will also save from unexpected costs if you mishandle the computer issue. Our certified technicians are skilled and knowledgeable in computer issues, so you can rest assured they can handle it efficiently.
