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Computer won't start — no lights, no fans, no beeps
Your PC is completely dead when you press the power button? It's almost always the power: the wall socket, the cable, or the switch on the back of the power…
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Bluetooth not working
Your Bluetooth won't turn on, or devices won't connect. Usually it's the adapter being disabled, a stuck driver, or a device that's not in pairing mode — here's how to…
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Computer turns on but there's no display
The power button works and fans spin, but the screen stays black. Here's how to find out whether it's the monitor, the cable, or the PC itself — and fix…
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External hard drive not detected
Your external hard drive spins up (or stays silent) but Windows doesn't list it. Power and cabling are the usual suspects — here's how to get it showing, and when…
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Laptop plugged in but not charging
Your laptop says it's plugged in (or shows a battery warning) but the charge level isn't climbing. The usual causes are the charger, the port, or a battery that's been…
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No sound from computer
Your computer is completely silent — no audio from speakers or headphones. Most of the time it's the wrong output device selected, a muted app, or a stuck audio driver.
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SSD not showing in the computer
A new or existing SSD doesn't appear in File Explorer or Disk Management. It's usually a missing drive letter, an uninitialised drive, or a cable/connector issue — here's how to…
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USB device not recognised
You plug in a USB stick, drive, or printer and Windows doesn't see it. Usually it's the port, the cable, or a power/letter issue — here's how to work out…
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