{"id":1680,"date":"2019-05-28T21:52:49","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T21:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/?p=1680"},"modified":"2022-02-03T02:15:59","modified_gmt":"2022-02-03T02:15:59","slug":"warning-signs-your-home-computer-needs-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/2019\/05\/28\/warning-signs-your-home-computer-needs-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Warning Signs Your Home Computer Needs Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our computers do so much for us.&nbsp; From providing efficiency in our work, to\ngiving us access to unlimited education and knowledge, computers have worked\ntheir way in as a permanent staple in our daily lives.&nbsp; However, in our busy schedule, often we take\nthe computer for granted\u2026at least until it has a problem.&nbsp; Because it is so ingrained in our life, computer\nproblems can be a major headache. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When computers stop working, often our life comes to a clunky\nstandstill.&nbsp; When this happens, you\ngenerally give us a call and we come out and fix it.&nbsp; But what if there was something you could do\nthat could keep it from breaking in the first place?&nbsp; Well, there is.&nbsp; In fact, your computer will give you signs\nand hints that will help you know what it needs.&nbsp; Below are some of the warning signs that\nsignify a need for you to do a little <strong>home\ncomputer repair right here in Edmonton:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Computer Is Running Slow:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, people think that their computer is running slow\nbecause it is getting old; but, it might not be the only reason. There are a variety\nof reasons causing computers to slow down.&nbsp;\nOften computers slow down as more and more programs and data are added\nto the memory or hard drive.&nbsp;\nAdditionally, if modifications are made to settings or drivers, it can also\ncause compatibility issues.&nbsp; There is also\nthe threat of malware taking up space and using valuable processing power.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what do you do when your computer starts slowing\ndown?&nbsp; Try removing programs that you don\u2019t\nneed or aren\u2019t using frequently. Additionally, move files that you don\u2019t access\noften (like photo storage or music) to a separate hard drive.&nbsp; If you want to get a little more technical,\ntry running your defragmentation app in Windows.&nbsp; If it\u2019s still running slow, it probably means\nit\u2019s time to hire a professional who is expert in <strong>pc computer repair near Edmonton.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Your System Is Getting Hot:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting hot can be both the sign and the cause of damage. Your computer will naturally produce heat, but that heat production needs to be quickly dissipated otherwise it will cause damage to the internal components.&nbsp; Computers are built with heat sinks and fans in order to eliminate the heat as much as possible.&nbsp; Also, most computers will shut down once they hit a high enough temperature in order to preserve itself.&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find your computer getting hot, you\u2019ll want to address it right away.&nbsp; Be sure that all the vents are clear of debris and have plenty of space to \u201cbreathe\u201d.&nbsp; If everything is clear, it may be time to get the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00FZYT278\/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00FZYT278&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;tag=ticktocktech-20&amp;linkId=72871e60c5e9830f187964b008e6598e\">compressed air<\/a>.&nbsp; You can get cans of it from most computer stores and of course Amazon has it as well.&nbsp; Blow the compressed air through the vents and it may be prudent to blow out the inside of your desktop tower as well.&nbsp; If that doesn\u2019t take care of your overheating issue, it\u2019s time to call a computer repair pro.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Blue Screen of Death:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Windows is kind enough to give us some information when\nsomething goes wrong with the system.&nbsp; In\nWindows 10, the blue screen errors will give you the information and attempt to\nrepair itself.&nbsp; Sometimes it works, many\ntimes it doesn\u2019t.&nbsp; If you start receiving\nthe blue screen errors, generally it means something has gone wrong with an\napplication, driver, or update that you recently applied.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what happens if you get this?&nbsp; Well, go ahead and let Windows try to fix the\nerror itself.&nbsp; If you still get the blue\nscreen error, you should review the applications you have recently installed or\nupdated.&nbsp; Try removing and re-installing\nthose.&nbsp; Chances are, the initial\ninstallation ran into compatibility issues.&nbsp;\nIf reinstalling doesn\u2019t work, try removing it completely.&nbsp; If you want to get technical, you can try to\nrestore Windows to a restore point. And if all else fails, give your local\ncomputer pro a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, when going about your busy day, don\u2019t forget to take notice of the hints your computer is giving you.&nbsp; Be sure to give it a little care now and again, and it will serve you for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For more info on keeping your computer running, check out this article:  <br><a href=\"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/05\/computer-repair-5-easy-tips-to-keep-your-computer-running-fast\/\">https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/blog\/2019\/04\/05\/computer-repair-5-easy-tips-to-keep-your-computer-running-fast\/<\/a> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Our computers do so much for us.&nbsp; From providing efficiency in our work, to giving us access to unlimited education and knowledge, computers have worked their way in as a permanent staple in our daily lives.&nbsp; However, in our busy schedule, often we take the computer for granted\u2026at least until it has a problem.&nbsp; Because [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":1682,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[19],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1680","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-repair-service"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1680","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1680"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1680\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1685,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1680\/revisions\/1685"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1682"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1680"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1680"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/oldstaging.ticktocktech.com\/edmonton-computer-repair\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1680"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}