Chapter 1
Trouble Comes Hither
IN THIS CHAPTER
Understanding PC problems
Examining software changes
Reviewing hardware issues
Adjusting PC settings
Determining the source
Tossing in the towel
It’s sudden, unexpected, and unwelcome. It’s PC trouble, and it sneaks up like the dawn. Unlike the sun, however, technology issues hardly warm up your day with welcome sunshine. No, the dread-and-foreboding that comes with computer woe is a splash of cold water, a pebble in your shoe, and a long-term visit from an unwelcome guest all rolled into one.
You can’t avoid computer woe, but you can prepare for its eventual arrival. You can also become familiar with the core cause of digital distress. The more you know about why things go wrong, the better you can prepare yourself for the inevitable.
The Root of All PC Trouble
The cause of nearly all PC trouble is rooted in one thing: change.
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