Beginner's Article - A Computer's Hardware

Beginner's Article: A Computer's Hardware
In our modern society the computer is an integrated and depended upon resource. Because they have been in our homes for quite awhile now many companies and individuals alike think that humans are "born" with computer knowledge. If you are age 25 or younger this may metaphorically be true but for the rest of us computers can be a challenge.
I am going to cover the bare basics of your computer here. It is going to cover the Hardware of your computer (Hardware meaning the hard items you can touch, pick up, and manipulate. Software on the other hand is referring to the programs on your computer...you can't touch these per se. Examples are Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel etc.).
Your Computer's Hardware & Its Parts:
Your computer is comprised of 4 major parts we all know (this is not including printers, camera docks,etc) : the monitor, tower, keyboard, and mouse. The keyboard and mouse will not covered in this article because if you didn't know what they were you wouldn't be reading this!
The Monitor:
The screen you are looking at right now is the monitors function. It shows the visual data from your computer. A few key words related to your monitor are resolution and viewing size. Resolution refers to the shape and size of your monitors screen and how it processes the pixels which comprise the visual data you see in front of you. If you have a large screen then you will have more resolution (ability to process more amounts of visual data) than a smaller monitor. For instance, if you visit a website with a smaller monitor you may have a scroll bar appear at the bottom. You would move this bar to the right to be able to see the whole screen. Whereas if you view the same site with a larger monitor that scroll bar will not appear because you have a larger pixel resolution and see more data. Viewing Size is a term related to how big your monitors screen is. It is measured diagonally. Take a ruler or measuring tape and hold one end to the top right of the screen and finish measuring at the bottom left of the screen. You should come up with a number like 14.9 or 16.9. 14.9 means you have a 15 inch viewing size screen. 16.9 means you have a 17 inch viewing size screen.
The Tower:
The tower takes on several different names such as CPU, Hard Drive, or just Computer. Technically the "tower" is the case that holds your computers brains (I DO NOT recommend opening the case to see what I am referring to!). This is the outer box of your computer. Inside of the tower there are a lot of wires, circuits, and foreign looking items. We are only going to cover the essentials. The actual "brains" of your computer are screwed inside the tower and it is called the "motherboard". If you have ever seen the inside of a computer you have seen it - it is the largest item in there. On this motherboard sits a chip called the "CPU". CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. Technically it is the "brain" that runs the motherboard and controls the technical settings of your computer. It is a small chip that is usually placed in the middle of the motherboard. If you happen to open the case and want to see what I am talking about DO NOT touch or manipulate this chip - you WILL ruin your computer!
There are other parts that connect to the motherboard which are removeable and be changed out when they "go bad". Your Sound Card (how you get sound from the computer to your speakers) is connected to the motherboard and can be replaced when it goes out. Your Ethernet card (connects your computer to the internet via a special phone line that plugs in the back of the computer to your wall or DSL modem) is connected to the motherboard and can be replaced also. Your computer's memory connects to the motherboard too. These can all be replaced by novices but I must warn you - talk to a professional first to find out the correct tools to use. One static charge from your hand without being "grounded" can short out your computer and it will be un-useable!
This article should give you some basic knowledge about your computer's hardware. If you wish to learn more this should give a foundation for further research. Next time we'll cover Software so stay tuned!

Kellee is the owner of MontanaPA which is a freelance Web Design and Personal/Virtual Assistance firm located in Montana. For years being called out on Computer Tutor calls she came to realize that although the newest generation is extremely computer savvy, the rest of us aren't nearly as fluent! Knowing how wonderful computers can be in our lives, she has set out to write articles which are geared toward the Baby Boomer generation with computer explanations that are easy to understand. Her hope is that she can explain computers and their abilities in such a way as to excite this generation and show what fabulous possibilities await once they are understood!

How To Troubleshoot Your Computer Hardware

There could be many reasons why you'd want to troubleshoot your computer, well, one actually and that's because something is not working right. The process of troubleshooting is something you learn after working for a long time with computers. Often enough when there's a problem, nothing is going to explicitly tell you what is causing the problem and how you can fix it. By taking logical steps and walking through the process of troubleshooting you should be able to solve almost any computer problem, software or hardware related. It involves identifying the problem(s), finding the cause of that problem, determining the solution, executing that solution, and testing and checking that solution to see if it solves your problem.

As an example let's say one day while using your computer the screen suddenly turns all black and you can't see anything. We found a problem now what would be the first step to take to fix it? First check to see if the monitor is on and is receiving power, most monitors when they have power, but no connection or connection problems with the computer will display a message that says this monitor is working, but make sure you check your cables. So the next logical step to take would be to check the cable to make sure it is properly connected and secured to the VGA slot behind your computer case and to make sure the monitor cable is plugged into the monitor. Now, here's where you have to decide what would be the next best course of action to take. you could either swap out your monitor with another monitor that you know is working to see if the problem is the monitor itself and nothing else or you can try to see if the problem is your graphics card. If your replacement monitor works, good, then you know your culprit is a bad monitor and you'll most likely have to get a new one, because monitors are dangerous and too costly service. If the replacement monitor you used shows up a black screen as well, the next thing you'd do is check to make sure the graphics card is properly seated in the motherboard, if it is and the display is still not showing up, then swap out the graphics card to see if your problem is fixed.

Generally there are only so many steps you can take before you solve the problem and everything is back in order. Make sure that before you start testing and swapping out parts that the problem wasn't caused by you changing a software setting in Windows or some ambiguous option in the motherboard's BIOS that causes your problem.

Motherboard

The motherboard is the heart of the computer, every part of the computer relies on the motherboard to function correctly. It maintains connection between every PC component and ensures that things are operating smoothly between them. Many signs of motherboard failure is that the computer won't boot up, not reaching the POST test, erratic system behavior, different combinations of components not working. Because everything is connected to the motherboard certain parts may or may not work correctly if the motherboard is faulty so be sure to test those parts before thinking they're dead and getting new ones.

• Be sure to do a visual inspection of the motherboard to make sure all cables are seated properly, the fans are spinning, and that the CMOS battery is in it's proper place.
• Also check for any broken or leaking capacitors, those can immediately render a motherboard dead.
• Make sure that all of the jumpers are set correctly as well, you should be able to find jumper information in your motherboard's manual, and if you don't have the manual you should be able to find the manual on the Internet at the motherboard manufacturer's website.

Many of the problems caused by a bad motherboard is also similar to problems caused by a faulty or dying power supply, so be sure to check if the power supply is faulty or swap it out for another to see if your problem is fixed. If you have a spare motherboard you can try swapping out the motherboard to see if that solves your problem, if that's the case then the motherboard is most likely faulty. If you think the motherboard is faulty and it is still in warranty you should be able to send it back to the manufacturer for a new one with no hassle, sometimes they might even pay for the shipping & handling if it is a big problem that is happening with a certain line of motherboards. Make sure that when you open a motherboard you keep all of the packaging and the box, and if there are any stickers that will void the warranty if removed make sure you do NOT remove them, so that way it is easier to send back.

Power Supply

If you suspect your power supply is giving you trouble, make sure you check it out fast, because power supplies can make trouble with the rest of your system as well. Irregular voltages sent from the power supply can short circuit and overheat your components thus frying them and making them unusable. Some faulty power supplies have even caught on fire, but if you're lucky it might just smoke a little and start to smell. A few signals that your power supply is bad or is going bad would be erratic and seemingly random system behavior like system hangs and crashes, and burning smells along with smoke.

If you recently upgraded your system or added new hard drives, disk drives, a graphics card or anything for that matter, be sure to check if your power supply is being overloaded with hardware. A good way to check is to use a power supply calculator. One time when I upgraded my system with a new fancy PCI Express 16x Graphics card, well it was fancy back then, I had problems with the graphics card performing while in 3d games, it was all due to my power supply being unable give it enough juice on the 12v rails so it performed poorly and didn't act as it should have, I even swapped out the graphics card for another one believing it was bad, after checking the manufacturer's forums it seemed like a lot of people were having problems with faulty cards, so I figured mine must have been faulty too. After getting the new card it seemed like it performed better for a little bit longer, which could've just been some optimizations they did to circuit board. Seeing how they sent me an upgraded version of the same card, but it wasn't until I checked my power supply wattages that I found the real culprit.

The first thing to do to diagnose your power supply is check the power supply connectors, make sure everything is plugged into the motherboard and the power cable is plugged into the power supply, you wouldn't believe how many people forget to plug in their computer. Many power supplies also have a power switch on them so check to make sure that no one accidentally or purposefully switched it off maybe for a prank. Check the fan to see if it is spinning at the correct speed and if it's dusty vacuum it out. Determine if the power supply cables are giving out the right amount of voltage, if you computer will let you boot you should be able to check them in the BIOS menu to see if the correct voltages are being given. Normal power supplies give +3.3 volts DC, +5 volts DC, -5 volts DC, +12 volts DC, and -12 volts DC.

Memory

Faulty RAM can have many adverse effects on your system. Constant lockups, computer rebooting, memory error message (duh), system crashes, and sometimes refusing to boot up are all signs of memory errors. Though, these are also signs for motherboard, hard drive, and power supply problems too. Luckily for you if you think your memory is subject to causing a disruption in your system there are programs that can check the memory for it's performance and to see if it is generating any errors.

Memtest86+ is an amazing memory diagnostic program. It is based off of the original Memtest86 that has been around since 1994 and is used by system-builders, average joes, and professionals in the IT world. It's a standalone memory check test which means it can be easily run without a bootable operating system, that's good if you can't just seem to get your PC started and want to rule out your memory as quickly as possible.

Computer Diagnostic Tools - Identify and Fix Problems Instantly

If your PC is suffering from various problems, such as applications that are constantly crashing or hanging, your PC taking forever to load or to shut down, your applications responding sluggishly, spyware or viruses have infiltrated your system, or your high-speed Internet connection operating slower than a 56K modem, then it is time to run some computer diagnostic tools on your system to identify and root out these problems.

Computer diagnostic tools such as anti-virus and anti-spyware programs can eliminate and prevent threats from malicious hackers on the Internet who are intent upon wreaking havoc on people's systems.

Other very important computer diagnostic tools include Windows registry repair utilities. Your Windows registry is the master database that stores all of the vital information about all of the hardware and software on your system. If this database gets unoptimized or if any errors start creeping into the database, your system can become unstable and can exhibit slow response behavior.

No set of computer diagnostic tools would be complete without other miscellaneous utilities such as disk defragmentation utilities and memory optimizers.

Perhaps one of the single most important tools that you absolutely must not do without is a firewall. A firewall protects your PC (and even your entire network) from malicious intruders who are seeking to gain unauthorized access to your system through various hacking techniques. It restricts inbound and outbound access to only authorized, legitimate Internet traffic.

You need not be a computer geek in order to know how to use these utilities. You simply install and run them, and they take care of everything for you.

Common Computer Diagnostics Tools to Boost Slow PC - Things You Really Need To

When technical problem strikes you may be able to get to the bottom of things just by using your computers own tools, window comes with a selection of built in utilities that can help you identify and put right many common problems. If not done this little things in return slow Pc down and the only way to boost pc performance is to manually fix them using some inbuilt tools. These are some of the ways you can use such tools to diagnose any glitches and then fix them.

Rearrange your files:

Basically, computer errors are the result of a number of things that may or may not have anything to do with the way the computer is used but can slow your PC down.

The best way is to Start Disk defragment: This can help solve performance issues, especially if running slowly to lunch this tool go to Start > My Computer > (In windows XP) or Start > Computer (in Windows Vista). Right click on the icon for the disk you want to defrag, select properties> click the Tools tab> Click Defragment Now. In Windows Vista you can schedule a defrag to run automatically, go to Start> Control Panel > System Maintenance> Click where it says Defragment your hard drive under administrative tools. In the open window click 'Run on Schedule' and click modify.

Windows help console: Both XP and Vista has a built in help console, this are database of help articles from Microsoft that can help fix common errors, it can provide a quick answer to some problems. To activate go to Start> Help and support > to open the help console. To search for a particular keyword type in onto the search box and press enter.

Computer Management Console: Go to Start>right click My Computer (just 'Computer' in vista) select Manage click continue in the User account Control The computer Management console provides access to a variety of useful information about your computer including device manager.

Other diagnostics tools available are:

Task manager: Use to shut down unresponsive programs

Reliability and Performance monitor: use to view disk and network activities to see how files, program and services are eating into the system resources.

Disk Cleanup: Use to improve performance by deleting unnecessary files

Scandisk: windows built in error checking features.

Insufficient memory will cause errors as well. That's why software programs include minimum memory requirements. A program that needs 14MB of memory will generate errors on a computer that only has 4MB of memory if it runs at all. The same goes for disk space, monitor color depth and resolution. In these situations, problems occur the moment that a piece of software attempts to access the things (hardware, memory, space, resolution, etc.) that it cannot find. Be sure you have sufficient memory in your PC.

This article doesn't even begin to cover the entire aspect of computer diagnostic issues that courses slow PC syndrome - but additional information regarding how to get help with slow computer issue and how to fix them manually can be found here .

Computer Repair Tools - What is Needed to Be a Success

A computer itself is a really great tool when it comes to getting many electronic things done. With a computer you can connect to the Internet and communicate with people around the world through instant messages, email and websites. Many people regard computers as the best way to get large amounts of work done because they efficiently repeat processes at a rate of speed faster than any living person can do it.

Invariably, if you own a computer, there is going to come a time when you need to have computer repair done because your computer has broken down or needs advanced maintenance. Even if it is a relatively basic computer and the repairs are not major, you will need some basic tools to repair your system.

You may be able to save yourself a great deal of stress by taking the time to research computer repair tool kits to find out the different types that are available and what kit may be best for your particular needs. If your budget is low, there's no worry because you can find some computer repair tools in a kit for under ten dollars.

If you are wondering about the best items to have in a kit you design on your own, there are some basics you can look for. These include a flash light, Phillips head screwdriver, flathead screwdriver, AC/wattage tester, temperature tester, tweezers, spare parts tube to hold parts while you are working on the computer, nut driver and chip extractor.

The specific tools that you may require depend on the particular computer that you have. As a word of caution, there are certain compartments that you should not remember or tamper with because this may result in loss of your warranty coverage. The same holds true for computer repair of custom designed systems that may need specialized replacement parts which have to be special ordered from the manufacturer of the system.

Computer Repair tools are only a part of the equation when it comes to fixing your computer. You have to know how to use the tools so that you do not strip the heads of small screws or turn them too tightly when replacing them. If you want to make your tool kit customized, you can go to a hardware store to find many of the instruments you need to make your own kit.

With the proper tools, you still need to understand the inner mechanisms and how they work. As a rule, your computer should not be turned on or connected to a power source when you are going to perform computer repair that involve working beneath the cover or inside, such as replacing a hard drive.

If you are more advanced at repairs, your computer repair tools should upgrade and advance with your knowledge. For example, modifying your CPU will require a more sophisticated tool kit than one to replace your motherboard. Your success depends upon your skill level and your tools.

Solve Your Computer Hardware Problems

In this article I am going to give you a quick guide on troubleshooting hardware problems. A lot of problems can usually be fixed my changing a few simple settings, updating a driver or reinstalling a program.

First things first. Make sure all the cables are in firmly and are not faulty, also make sure any add-in cards such as graphics cards are firmly pressed in and if needs be take them out and re seat them.

Try doing a virus or spyware scan, even though it may appear that a piece of hardware is causing the problem, viruses can also cause blue screens and annoying messages. A good free program to run though would be Malwarebytes.

Another main problem can be out dated drivers or software. Try going to the manufacturers website and downloading the latest packages. These can almost always be found in the download or support area of the website.

If you think you know what piece of hardware is causing the problem try changing it for another. For example recently I had a computer which every time it tried to burn a movie or any songs to a disk it would blue screen, I swapped out the drive an replaced for another and hey presto! It worked fine after that.

Try testing individual pieces of hardware. There is a lot of free software that can test your hardware for you. Simply set it off and see if any errors come up, these can all be found on Google and some of the best ones I have come across are:

- Ultimate Boot CD
A massive amount of free testing tools including hard drive, memory and graphics testing software.

- Memtest
A memory testing piece of software.

- SpeedFan
Will show you the temperature of you CPU, GPU and hard drive to make sure your computer is not over heating.

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Diagnostic Tools for Your Computer

After using a computer for some time you will experience a large number of distinct error messages. You might find that it's pretty challenging to maintain your computer in good working condition. PC's can experience various problems. You might have to pay a technician to repair these errors. Trying to do your job without your computer can be very difficult. Preventing these errors can be done by regularly maintaining your system.

These errors can be detected by using computer diagnostic tools. It's possible to use this software to find these errors and safeguard your PC. It's easy for this software to look through your PC and point out any potential errors.

The diagnostic software will also help to point out the optimum settings for your PC. Certain tweaks can get as much performance out of your computer as possible. The specific tweaks that you can make will depend on the hardware that you have in your machine. A computer diagnostic tool is a fantastic way to spot potential issues before they cause any lasting harm.

Testing Equipment

Professional equipment can be purchased to test the condition of your hardware. These diagnostic tools are quite expensive and function by connecting to the suspect component. These computer diagnostic tools are versatile and can test almost all components inside of your computer.

Software Diagnostics

Computer diagnostic tools are much simpler to use. Software diagnostic utilities are flexible and can be used by anyone regardless of their computer skills. If you look on the web then you will find that there are many of these software applications out there. It's up to you to locate a package that you will be happy with.

This type of software is remarkable because it gives everyone the power to diagnose and fix their own computer. If you select certain tools then they will also be able to write information which could make them an unnecessary risk. You need to be very careful because if you make a mistake when changing these settings then you could cripple your PC.

Most of the program developers will not take any responsibility for any damage caused by using this software. This is just because one mistake on your part could cause damage. If you're not cautious then you could end up damaging important data on your computer.

Every software application is different and you must pick out the correct type for your needs. Be sure that you train yourself to utilize the software properly before trying to use it.

Beginners who would like to learn more about their computer should consider only using the basic utilities which cannot write anything to their PC. The only tools which can damage your PC are those which write settings.

Determining the Best Computer Repair Tools

A computer is divided into software and hardware, so the computer repair tools are also separated into the two main categories. When the hardware needs to be repaired, it usually involves cable cutters, multi-meters, thermal cooling paste, screwdrivers, canned air, and three-pronged parts grabbers. While, if you are concerning about software reparation, you may need one of these tools including password recovery programs, virus scanners and disk defragmenter, memory checking programs, or hard drive diagnostics.

Each computer repair tools has its own function that is used to improve the computer's performance. For example, the multi meters are used to check the condition of Ethernet and power cables. By checking these tools, you can determine it needs to be replaced or not. Even it is only a dust, but it can cause your computer functions at peak efficiency. To get rid from dust and other debris, you can use canned air.

On the other hand, some computer repair tools that you can use to fix any problems on the software. When you want to prevent an overheating system, you can add a cooling paste and random access memory modules. You can remove a malicious program that could slow your system by the help of anti spyware and antivirus. When you execute these programs, they will scan the whole of your system to find corrupted programs and then delete it.

No matter if it is hardware or software, the computer repair tools will provide you by many useful features. The function of this features is diagnosing and repairing to preserve your system to work properly. The diagnostic software will work to scan, he hard drive, processor, and random access memory. When it is recognized to be malfunctioned, the program will replace it with the new one.

Meanwhile, you also need to concern about the procedures when you want to use the computer repair tools. Before opening the case of PC, you need to make sure that all cables and power cords are unplugged. Do not ignore about the electricity flow when you try to touch internal components of PC because it can injure you or even kill.

Things You Should Know About Computer Repair Tools

Computers are now being used everywhere. A computer that stops working altogether or executes tasks at a very slow speed is a serious problem for people who are dependent on it. Even if you are not very tech savvy, you can learn a few things about computer repair tools to fix most of the problems by yourself. It will also reduce the chances of paying extra money for repairing services that you could handle yourself.

1. A computer repair tool can be divided into two categories namely hardware and software. Cable cutters, screw drivers and canned air are some of the hardware tools used for computer repair. Anti-virus scanners, memory diagnostic utilities and password recovery software are common examples of software repair tools.

2. Canned air can be used to get rid of dust on the surfaces of mechanical components inside the computer cabinet. Multi-meters can be used to cross check Ethernet connections and power cables to detect possible flaws. An antivirus will help you to keep away viruses, Trojans and other malicious programs that can affect the overall performance of your computer. A memory diagnostic tool can help you find the problems with RAM.

3. Computer repair tools of both types offer various features and capabilities to diagnose and repair a fault. You need special screw drivers to work with small sized components in your computer. Similarly, diagnostic software can detect most of the hardware and logical problems with your devices.

4. Use an anti-static wrist strap whenever you open your computer for repair. Static electricity can damage some parts on your computer's motherboard. Instead of treating your computer later on, install a firewall, update your antivirus and use latest BIOS software to prevent the problems.

5. Completely unplug your computer when you open the CPU cabinet to fix some problems. Take a backup of all important data before you begin to wipe out viruses from your computer with an additional software repair tool.

Purchasing Computer Hardware From the Internet

If you want to purchase a computer or computer accessories, you can find plenty of opportunities on the Web. This article presents various options that have been chosen among online hardware vendors, computer hardware stores, computer shops and internet companies.

You can find online a wide selection of computer hardware and computer related items such as PC, laptops, notebooks, palmtops, computer accessories, printers, scanners, wireless networking, consumables, internet access, website hosting, computer software, software tools, games and much more.

Direct Vendors and IT and Technology Distributors

Some companies such as Dell or HP are Direct Vendors of Computer Hardware and you will find many good products on their Websites, which include also plenty of documentation and other useful information. Often very good prices of used equipment can be found in separate Outlets.

There are many Companies which act as IT Technology distributors and offer online:

• Computer Hardware and Accessories such as Printers, Scanners etc.
• Computer software such as Antivirus programs, Productivity programs, Operating Systems and more.
• Consumables such as paper, envelopes, CDs, boxes, tools for the office, ink and toner.

Computer Online Auctions

Another way to find Computer Hardware, is to access an online auction, where often the prices are much lower than those requested for new items. You will find many cheap products( e.g. cheap PC, cheap laptops, printers, palmtops etc.) and you could make a bargain!

A special category is that of Mobile Computing products such as laptops, notebooks, PDAs, palmtops, drive storage, networking and even mobile phones. You will find plenty of good opportunities in online auctions sites.

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It is worthwhile to mention that recent changes in exchange rates make purchasing in the UK very convenient for other countries.

Therefore, if you are looking for Computer Hardware, use the browser.

What Are the Uses of Computer Hardware Repairing Tools

When we start off with computer repair, we might need to understand some simple ways of preparing our computer systems. One very important factor whenever we store files is to help make sure to always back up significant data or files that you have worked for on your computer or laptop. An individual should either make use of a USB flash drive or blank CD. Also you need a backup method particularly if you use your computer for business and important work. Another preparation would be to make sure your virus program is modified and running always. It will keep the operating system protected through all types of viruses. Another thing is to prevent from renaming or take away from directory to directory. It can bring about your computer to remove track of all your files.

The computer system will definitely execute far better if presently there are those computer hardware repairing tools used in the computer system. An individual could not be bound to get a brand new computer in the near future. It is mainly because these kinds of offered tools in the computer system will cause your computer be more efficient like before and may also give you enough memory space to use. Thus, a computer repair will offer you the speed you want pertaining to your system.

The presented computer tools can be found in the internet. Some of these are: Drive info gadget which usually monitors and exhibits free space in one or even more of your hard drives by GB and percentage. The second is the CPU meter gadget that works really well in tracking the systems physical memory and CPU. The next one which is furthermore significant is the Uptime gadget which usually shows you how long your pc has been powered on and also if your system is unpredictable. The additional one would be is the Marqu-Notebook info2 gadget which tracks system RAM and CPU utilization, power of your network, system uptime, and much more. The different tools are given and used depending on what you need to help you with getting your computer like new again.

Any Windows computer hardware repairing tools which you will use will assist your programs operate faster than ever. These types of tools will help you not have to use your current closest computer technician every now and then. And this will furthermore help you save money on repair costs in the future. These tools are usually not just suggested but also an essential component of looking after for your pc.

Computer Diagnostic Tools

Computer diagnostic tools can provide a very basic, yet very crucial function. It can output an error message that indicates a problem with a program or device. Windows uses a built in error reporting feature that runs whenever there is a issue with a program. Diagnostic tools benefit users because they help explain why malfunctions are happening.

Over time, a computer may seem as if it is slower than it once was for no apparent reason. Hardware devices can malfunction and problems can appear out of nowhere. Because people today have become so dependant on their computers, these problems can be irritating and problematic. Too often do people try to resolve a computer issue by concentrating on the symptoms. A diagnostic tool will help you identify the reason for the issue rather than concentrating on the symptoms.

Having the right tools to find the source for the problem or computer error can save you time, money, and even a little peace of mind. Focusing on removing or masking the symptoms will only be a temporary fix as they will most likely return. This is when the right tool can save you time as it will prevent you from having to resolve the same issue over and over again. Having a tool to pinpoint the problem will allow you to go straight to the source and replace the part necessary to get rid of the issue permanently.

Diagnostic tools are available in several forms. The most widely used for is a software tool. These diagnostic tools scan your computer and its registry for any irregularities it may find. If they find anything out of the ordinary, many of them can even fix the problematic registry keys.

If the problem you are having resides with a physical hardware component, a software program may not be able to detect the root of the problem accurately. While there are some software applications out there that are capable of detecting some hardware related issue, sometimes it will just require another kind of tool. To solve pesky hardware issues you can purchase diagnostic tools for your computer that connect to specific components on your PC.

These hardware diagnostic tools connect to the devices on your computer to test them and ensure that they are operating appropriately. While these tools will usually cost more than their software counterparts, they are usually a lot better at finding hardware issues with your computer and will pay for itself in the long run.

In short, spending a little extra cash toward a computer diagnostic tool can be a good way to protect your computer. If you are the type of person who likes to handle issues on your own and get hands-on with your computer, then owning your own computer diagnostic tool is a good way to learn more about your computer while saving time and money.