I've been fixing computers for years and tinkering with my own hardware for even longer. And while everyone's PC hardware toolkit differs, these are the core tools I use whenever I fix a PC—and ...

Turn off your PC instead of restarting it. Disconnect the power cord. If it is a laptop, disconnect its charger and remove its battery (if removable). Press and hold the power button for up to 45 ...

Driver updates—yes, I know they're not fun, but we've all got to do them. At the very least, they're somewhat less nerve-wracking than a BIOS update; I know I really should do those more often, too, ...