Most computer problems are easily traced to either hardware or software errors. However, it isn't always obvious why your computer won't work, and establishing where the problem lies can often be ...

Modern-day PCs are more reliable than ever before, but that doesn’t mean they’re infallible. Equipment failures still happen, however rarely, and even the beefiest of computer components aren’t worth ...

Testing software is — sometimes — easier than testing hardware. After all, you can always create test files and even fake user input before monitoring outputs using common tools. Hardware though, is a ...

Even after using laptops for years, many users don’t even touch the most important tool: the built-in hardware diagnostics. These tests are preinstalled on every Windows laptop and Mac. Since they are ...