Computers have (happily) advanced to the point where we spend more time getting work done on them than we do fixing them, you still occasionally need a solid diagnostic tool. What tools do you use to ...

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 ...

Use built-in Windows tools like the Troubleshooter to fix common problems on your computer. You can check your memory with the Windows Memory Diagnostic tool to solve lagging issues. Tools like ...

Your desktop computer comes with several sophisticated diagnostic programs. Technicians use these tools to find the causes of erratic behavior in the computer, slow operation and other problems. These ...

Most people don’t actually know what’s inside their PC—this lightweight tool quietly shows everything that matters.

If Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool is giving you an error saying Your computer has a memory problem, here are some troubleshooting tips to fix the issue. Although it ...

If you encounter The amount of system memory has changed error when you turn on your Dell or Alienware system, this article ...

This tip is excerpted from "Network troubleshooting and diagnostics," Chapter 4 of The Shortcut Guide to Network Management for the Mid-Market, written by Greg Shields and published by ...