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Common Computer Problems and Their Solutions 

Computer has become a part and parcel of today life. Like any other machine, it has working hours. What one needs most of the time is to be informed about such common computer problems and solutions so as to avoid wasting time, money, and effort. So, this guide has some frequent problems that people encounter with their solutions.  

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1. Slow Performance 

### Problem:  

Suddenly your computer starts running really slow than usual, opening a file or programs in ages.  

Solutions:  

Check for Background Processes :

Open the Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc on Windows or Activity Monitor on Mac) and see which processes are most resource-hungry.  

Free Storage: 

Delete files that you do not want, transfer them to an external driver or cloud space. 

Check For Malware: 

Run the anti-virus and detect any threats or harmful stuff.

Hardware Upgrade: 

Performance can improve significantly, just by adding RAM or by changing the hard drive into an SSD.  

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2. Applications Not Responding 

Problem:  

The program goes unresponsive and refuses to quit.   

 Solution:  

Force Close:  

 Windows: Press Ctrl+Alt+Del and choose Task Manager. Select the unresponsive application and click "End Task."  

Mac: Press Command+Option+Escape, select the app, and click "Force Quit."  

Restart your computer: More often software incompatibility can be solved through rebooting your computer.  

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3. No Internet Connectivitiy  

Problem:  

Connection to the Internet is impossible or has a very slow connection.  

Solutions:  

Check Hardware: One should check that the modem and router are on and connected properly. 

Power Cycle the Devices: Turn off the power upstairs outlet, and remove the power plug for a minute, and then reinsert it to power on the devices.

Installing or Updating Network Driver: You will have to go to your computer's device manager for any driver updates in order to update this.

Reset Network Configuration: On Windows, go to network reset; on Mac, erase the network and reinstall it.

4. Overheating:

Problem:

Roar and sounds from fans, computer heating up.

Solution: 

Dust Clean: The air vents and fans are cleaned using compressed air.

Proper Ventilation: Avoid locating your computer on loose surfaces obstructing air currents.

Monitor Temperature: HWMonitor (Windows) or iStat Menus (Mac) will enable you to monitor your temperatures.

Replace Thermal Paste: The replacement of thermal paste can be an efficiency improvement regarding cooling at the CPU level for users with advanced proficiency.

5. Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)

Issue:

"Blue screen" with error codes showing up on the computer when you start a Windows PC.

Solution:

Noting Down the Error Code: "0x000000XX" or something similar would target the steps for troubleshooting directly. 

Drivers Update: Most mostly BSOD arising will because their drivers are "old". 

Memory Diagnostic: The native Windows Memory Diagnostic program runs to check your RAM Modules against possible errors.

Scan for Malware: The crashes can often be because of infections.

6. No Sound

Problem: 

No sound is produced from your speakers or headphones. 

Solution: 

Check Connections: 

cables should be plugged in securely. Test the audio hardware: try another audio device to rule out hardware issues. Modify Settings: Windows: right-click on the speaker icon on the bottom right next to the clock. Select "Playback Devices," and then make sure the correct output is selected. Mac: System Preference > Sound, and check the output device. Update audio drivers: old drivers fail to produce sound.

7. Crashes or Freezes at any Time

Problem: 

Your computer may hang or crash from time to time without any warning.

Solution: 

Diagnostics: 

Run diagnosis using built-in diagnostics such as Windows Memory Diagnostic or Apple Hardware Test. Check Updates: Ensure the operating system and apps are updated. Test RAM and Hard Drive: A faulty hardware often causes instabilities. 

To summarize

Some computer problems may need to be addressed at specialist levels, but the majority of them can be solved easily. Learning how to do these basic troubleshooting steps helps one fix most common errors by oneself and hence keep the computer running smoothly. 

Get an expert to work on the computer if it proves complicated or persistent. Maintenance-preventive, such as update, cleaning, and backup, goes a long way in ensuring longer performance and better functionality of the system. 

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