• Before restarting your computer, save any open files to avoid losing progress.
• Then close all programs that you no longer need.

• Click on the Windows logo (Start symbol) at the bottom left.
• Alternatively, you can press the Windows key on your keyboard.

• In the Start menu, click the Power icon (a small icon that looks like a circle with a line through it).
• Select "Restart" from the list.

• The screen goes black and the computer shuts down and then restarts automatically.
• This may take 1-2 minutes depending on your device.

Check monitor:

• Check the power cable and the connection cable (HDMI, DisplayPort, VGA).
• Test the monitor on another device.

Restart your computer:

• Press and hold the power button and restart.

Check graphics card:

• If you have a desktop PC, reseat the graphics card.

Use Task Manager:

• Windows: Ctrl + Alt + Del > Task Manager > End hanging program.
• Mac: Cmd + Option + Esc > Force Quit Program.

Force restart:

• Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Prevent overheating:

• Make sure the fans are clear and clean them with compressed air if necessary.

Check connection:

• Make sure the computer is plugged into a power outlet.
• If you have a laptop, check the battery.

Remove external devices:

• Disconnect USB sticks, external hard drives and other external devices.

Force restart:

• Press and hold the power button for 10 seconds.

Perform updates:

• Keep your operating system and programs up to date.

• Clean the ventilation slots with compressed air.

Position the device:

• Place the laptop on a hard, flat surface and use a laptop cooler if necessary.

Reduce background processes:

• Close unnecessary programs in Task Manager.

Check connection:

• Make sure the printer is connected to the computer (USB or Wi-Fi).

Check paper:

• Remove any jammed paper and make sure the paper is loaded correctly.

Clear print queue:

• Windows: Control Panel > Devices and Printers > Select printer > Clear queue.
• Mac: Open Printer Utility and delete jobs

Check volume:

• Make sure the sound is not muted.

Select audio device:

• Windows: Right-click on the speaker icon > "Sound Settings" > select output device.
• Mac: System Preferences > Sound > Select Output Device.

Update driver:

• Windows: Open Device Manager > Update audio driver.

Close programs:

• Open Task Manager: Ctrl + Shift + Esc (Windows) or Activity Monitor (Mac).
• Close programs that require a lot of performance.

Clean up autostart:

• Windows:
  • Open Task Manager > Startup tab > Disable unnecessary programs.
• Mac:
  • System Preferences > Users > Login Items > Remove Unnecessary Entries.

Free up storage space:

• Empty the trash.
• Delete large, unnecessary files or programs.

Perform updates:

• Keep your operating system and programs up to date.

Check batteries:

• For wireless devices: change batteries.

Check connection:

• Re-insert the USB cable or wireless receiver.
• Re-pair Bluetooth devices.

Start anew:

• Exit the program and start it again.

Update software:

• Check if updates are available for the program.

New installation:

• Uninstall the program and reinstall it.