When’s the last time you actually turned your computer off instead of putting it to sleep? I’m not sure I have since the ’90s—that is, until a few weeks ago. Now I turn it off every night, and it’s ...

A PC shutting down suddenly is usually a sign of a power problem and can be extremely frustrating. This can cause you to lose whatever you're working on, but it may also be a sign of damage to the ...

The occasional freeze as your computer thinks is normal, but sometimes a complete freeze occurs, preventing you from even shutting down. Solving this issue relies on diagnosing the root cause, whether ...

There are few certainties in life: Death, taxes, and turning your computer off and on when there’s a problem. This advice is usually the first tip you get from friends, family, and tech support.

Many of us spend a sizable portion of our waking hours at or near our computers, whether it’s for work, socializing, or entertainment. Practically the only time we’re not using a computer, it seems, ...

Power down? Sleep? Hybernate? What's the best option for you? (Photo: Getty) Ask your average person this simple question of tech hygiene — should you turn your computer off at night, or leave it on? ...

Q. Just a few weeks ago I bought my first computer; therefore, I am a real dummy on computer procedures. So I am confused about conflicting statements on turning off the computer. One person says to ...