hardware issues

Nothing derails productivity quite like sending a print job only to discover that Windows 11 can’t find your printer. Whether after a recent update, a sudden restart, or making the leap to a new device, the scenario plays out the same: the printer sits ready, yet Windows acts as if it simply...

For millions of productivity-minded users, the humble numeric keypad on Windows keyboards is an essential, time-saving tool—assuming it actually works when you need it. Whether for data entry, calculations, or even gaming macros, the numpad’s functionality in Windows 11 remains a critical...

Most Windows users are familiar with the regular reboot process, but few are aware of a little-known "Emergency Restart" method embedded in Windows 11. Despite its longevity—sources trace its roots as far back as Windows XP—this option remains obscure even for experienced users. Its rediscovery...

The Plug and Play (PnP) service is a critical backbone of the Windows operating system, quietly orchestrating how our computers detect, configure, and utilize new hardware devices with almost magical ease. For most users, the days of fiddling with jumpers or wrestling with IRQ conflicts are a...

PC troubleshooting can feel like battling a mischievous ghost in your machine—a relentless and often bewildering foe that can turn even the most tech-savvy individual into a frustrated detective. One forum thread on How-To Geek, titled “What’s the Most Frustrating PC Problem You’ve Solved?”, has...

Windows 11 seems to be getting a dose of tough love, and it’s all aimed at your hardware. In a recent discovery on the Dev Channel, Windows tester phantomofearth unearthed a new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section within the settings that shines a spotlight on what might be holding your...

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Introduction: A Modern Troubleshooting Tale In a world where technology can sometimes seem like both a blessing and a curse, the question arises: can artificial intelligence truly help us navigate our computer-related woes? Recently, a tech journalist named David Nield put this theory to the...

I have two laptops (Windows 10) and a mini-PC (Windows 11) with external USB hard drives connected. The "Turn off hard disk after" setting is set to 10 minutes on all devices, but the drives turn off at different times on each machine. One shuts off around 2 minutes, another at 3, another at 6...

The SECURITY1_INITIALIZATION_FAILED error, indicated by the bug check code 0x00000063, presents a significant challenge for Windows users, often leading to a blue screen of death (BSOD) during critical operations. Although this specific BSOD isn't commonly encountered, it can cause serious...

In a recent revelation, a significant bug within Windows 11 is causing performance degradation in AMD's Ryzen processors, particularly affecting the newer Ryzen 9000 series. This issue is primarily noticeable during PC gaming sessions, where Ryzen 9000 chips appear to suffer more than their...

This is so strange. It may happen a couple of times a day, or not at all. When it does happen there will be, every minute or 30 seconds, a 2-second delay to both typing and scrolling. This affects three browsers, Steam and Windows itself. I can get rid of it by rebooting, but not much else...

How do you recover data/repair from a drive failure in Windows 10 Storage Spaces? I have 4X 4TB drives configured as RAID 1 (mirroring). I assumed that meant that a copy of the data was also stored on the other drives since only 8TB of the 16TB is available. I ID'd the failing drive and...

Hey everyone, I've been encountering some trouble lately with Ethernet adapters on Windows systems, and I'm curious if anyone else has experienced similar issues. Specifically, I've noticed that certain Link Removed seem to have compatibility issues when used with Windows operating systems...

Hi there since December 24th, my Windows 11 desktop is not loading anymore after I logged in. The only things I can do is open the windows task manager or display the shutdown icon which I use (holding the SHIFT key while press reboot icon) to do a system recovery from a few days before. With...

Hi everyone, I hope you're all doing well. I'm reaching out to this community because I've been encountering a perplexing issue with my Lenovo Link Removed, and I'm hoping someone here might have some insight or suggestions. Problem Description: Recently, I've been experiencing some unexpected...

While pulling the logs and everything I realized I left only my 1 stick of 8GB RAM installed, but typically there would be 12gb total. The PC randomly resets mid-game during Apex Legends. That's all I can say as of now. I included reliability report screenshots and uninstalled SupportAssist to...

My computer has dual boot with Windows 7 and Windows 10, and is connected to two monitors. Both monitors display normally on Windows 7, but on Windows 10 only one monitor is working. Although both monitors are listed in the display settings, the second monitor cannot display. What should I do?

I have had a particular Arduino Nano working in my PC for about 13 months. Now it doesn't. When I connect, or unplug it, I hear the Windows "device connected/disconnected" sound. However, it does not show up in Device Manager's Com Ports list. (It used to be Com19) Any ideas how to get it back?

Minimum processor state in advanced power settings does not make any difference in Windows 10/11 no matter what I set it to or what plan is active. Changing the Maximum processor state works just fine. I'm currently running Windows 11, but I had the same issue when using 10, so I imagine the...