How To Spot Essential Symptoms Needing Computer Repair

When I compare my first computer and the one I am currently typing on

, I am stunned by the leaps and bounds our society has made in the technology department. But that doesn't mean that our computers are foolproof, like we'd like to sometimes believe. Even when we are careful, our computers can contract viruses or have hardware malfunctions that lead to complete meltdowns.

But just like a human disease, noticing symptoms of a problem early on can increase the chances of "curing" it without devastating damage. How can the non-expert detect these signs? It's a little on the challenging side, but it's important to learn to recognize them. Let me give you some tips so you can ensure the long life of your computer--and all the important documents on it!

Now, we all remember bygone days when viruses forced your computer to crash. That is generally not the case anymore, as most computer criminals are more interested in stealing vital information from you--your social security number, your credit card and bank information and so on.

So it's more important than ever to secure that information. Change your passwords often, and make sure they are strong ones, including numbers, random letters, and punctuation, if applicable. Don't choose anything predictable, like pets' or family members' names. You should talk to an IT expert to find additional tips to safeguard your finances and your computer.

One of the biggest red flags you should take note of occurs when you computer begins to significantly slow down with no apparent explanation. If you open up your task manager, you should be able to see what is sucking the life out of your speed, but sometimes it isn't that simple.

Other signs include unusual search results when you are using a search engine or finding yourself directed to websites that are far from wherever you actually intended to visit.

If you begin to notice these troubling signs stacking up, then you should immediately run a virus scan on your computer. An effective scanning program will pick up on any malware lurking on your computer, but you should contact a computer repair specialist to do a thorough checkup, as even updated, savvy software may not catch everything.

Sometimes severe infections or problems with hardware can require a reinstallation of the operating system, which means that you may need an expert to backup your important documents and other files and complete the reboot.

It's important to have your computer regularly inspected by a professional to make sure there aren't any underlying problems that aren't showing any symptoms.

by: Art Gib

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