between traditional desktop computers and all-in-one desktop computers is that all-in-one computers have the monitor built
in.
How do you know if you need desktop computer repair? Besides asking a technician if there is anything wrong with your desktop computer here are some signs that you can check for yourself.
- Your computer isn't as fast as it used to be
- The internet isn't working
- Pop-up ads are showing up on your screen
- The desktop computer crashes giving you the BLUE SCREEN OF DEATH
- There is a beeping noise coming from the computer
A Short History Of Desktop Computers
Desktop Computers are the original computers. When computers were created they weren't even small even to fit on a desk, but took up the space of an entire room or building. As the technology matured the electrical components because smaller and more powerful and eventually computers were being built that would fit on a desk. Then during 2010 the world started changing the way they think about computers. People started buying more laptops than desktops at that time.
Desktop computers and laptop computers are similar in the type of problems you may encounter with them. There are a few things that are specific to each but we'll touch on that later. Determining exactly what's wrong with your desktop computer is an intimidating problem. However, the feeling you get when you have that ah ha! moment is priceless. Here are some tips to get you started.
Desktop Computer FAQ
- Q: Why can't I play my games?
- A: It could be a problem with malware or viruses. Or you could have a bad video card or not enough memory.
- Q: My computer keeps freezing. What should I do?
- A: Virus or malware infections can cause computers to freeze. Try running a virus scan.
- Q: Do I need a desktop computer?
- A: It depends on what you want to do with it. IF you are planning on doing a lot of work you might enjoy the ergonomics offered by using a desktop computer. However if you only use your computer to communicate with friends and relatives, play games, surf the web then you may not. A laptop is often the best bet for someone who isn't using a computer more than one or two hours a day.
- Q: How important is it that I repair my desktop computer?
- A: Depending on the severity of the problem you may or may not have to fix it now. However if you do decide to fix you may find that the time you save is well worth the money spent.
- Q: There is a beeping sound coming from my computer. How do I stop it?
- A: Your computer is beeping because there is something wrong with it. Call a technician or try to do some research on motherboard beep codes to find out what the problem is.
- Q: If my computer screen is called a monitor, what component is refereed to as a desktop?
- A: Most of the time folks think of their screen as the computer. Actually this is false. The screen is just a component that displays the information from the computer. The actual computer is the box that you plug your monitor in.
- Q: My computer is full of pop-up ads. How do I get rid of them.
- A: Pop-up ads are commonly caused by a virus. Try running a virus scan.
- Q: Help my computers sound isn't working!
- A: Check that your speakers are turned up on the speaker knob as well as inside windows on the bottom right of your screen. If the Windows sounds are turned up as well as your external speaker than you may have a problem with your sound card.
Hopefully this article helped you understand exactly what a desktop computer is, when you might need desktop computer repair, and also gave you the answers to some common desktop computer issues or problems you might have experienced or may even be experiencing now. For more information on desktop computers give us a call at the number on the top of this page or feel free to stop by.
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