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Do you often find yourself hijacked when visiting parents or relatives? Conversations often start with: “Oh, I’m so happy to see you! I get this funny message when I start my computer.” If so, you are probably part of that special group of tech savvy people and this scenario sounds painfully familiar:
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A. Shrug your shoulders and suffer the wrath of a mother.
B. Start explaining computer science to your mom.
Or
C. Point your mom to a security solution she can easily manage on her own.
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And you can leave a few tips with your mom or friend to help them diagnose and fix general computer problems themselves. For instance:
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– Check if your device is firmly plugged-in and all cables are well-connected.
– Try the all-purpose cure: Restart your computer.
– Isolate the problem: If it’s related to a specific application, restart that application.
– Take note of error messages and search the web for solutions.
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– In case of computer crashes, check for overheating and make sure there is a good air flow around the computer.
And most important of all, tell them not to panic, it’s the first rule in successful troubleshooting.
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