What runs through your mind when you start your PC or laptop and get welcomed by an unfriendly blue screen? The first time I experienced this, I felt like I had damaged the computer. It's even worse if your computer just seemed okay the last time you used it. When this happens, there's no need to worry. There are 3 possible reasons for this: 1. Your Operating system may be corrupt 2. The main disk on your PC may be damaged 3. There could be a corrupt application affecting normal startup. It is normal to panic in such cases, especially when you have little to no experience handling computers. Before you phone that repair guy or throw your computer into the trash, try out these troubleshooting tips. 1. Disconnect all peripherals, the power connection and shut down the PC by long pressing the power button. 2. Wait for 5 minutes and power up the computer. 3. If that does not work, think about reinstalling a new Operating system. You can do so from a Bootable Flash Disk or a Com
How you and your child can be safe while using a computer. What do you think can make a computer risky to anyone? The use of computers, though not widely considered hazardous, can pose risks to both children and adults. These risks include physical hazards, such as accidents resulting from improper computer use, and health hazards, such as repetitive strain injury, strained eyes, and stress. There are various precautions that can be taken to ensure safety. Some of these are discussed below: 1. Children must be supervised when using computers to ensure that they do not access unsuitable adult material or give away personal details on the internet. To ensure internet safety, home and school internet contracts should be put in place, and internet material should be previewed before use. 2. Computers should be situated in public areas with screen content visible to everyone, and children should be taught how to use the internet safely. It is essential to have clear penalties in place for