AskYourPC.com is your calm, step-by-step guide to fixing, learning, and mastering your computer — whether you’re on Windows or Mac. Every article is written in plain language with clear explanations, real commands, and logical layouts that make troubleshooting feel approachable, not intimidating. From beginner basics and performance tune-ups to app fixes and system optimization, AskYourPC helps you understand why something’s happening, not just how to fix it — so you can feel confident, capable, and in control of your technology.
Most tutorials use PowerShell (for Windows) or Terminal (for macOS) to help you learn real commands:
To open PowerShell, press Windows + X and select Windows PowerShell (or type PowerShell into the Start menu and press Enter).
To open Terminal on a Mac, press Command (⌘) + Space, type Terminal, and press Enter. These tools let you follow along step by step — typing the same commands you see in our guides — and build real confidence in using your system hands-on.
- Android Phone Won’t Charge — Fix Cable, Port, or Software Issues
- App Keeps Crashing — Fix Cache, Permissions, and Updates
- Application Not Responding — Diagnose Freezes and Crashes
- Battery Draining Fast — Find Power-Hungry Apps and Optimize
- Blue Screen (BSOD) / Kernel Panic — Interpret and Fix System Crashes
- Bluetooth Not Working — Fix Pairing, Audio, and Connection Drops
- Bluetooth Not Working — Restore Connections for Mice, Keyboards, and Headphones
- Bluetooth Not Working on iPhone — Fix Pairing and Audio Drops
- Can’t Connect to the Internet — Fix DNS and Network Configuration Errors
- Can’t Receive Calls or Messages — Fix Signal, Carrier, and SIM Problems
- Can’t Receive Calls or Texts — Fix Signal and SIM Problems
- Computer Overheats When USB Devices Are Connected — What’s Causing It?
- Computer Running Slow — Fix Background Apps and High CPU Usage
- Customizing Windows — Appearance, Shortcuts, and Personal Settings
- External Hard Drive Detected but Not Showing in Windows or macOS
- External Hard Drive Detected but Not Showing in Windows or macOS
- File Explorer / Finder Not Opening — Restart or Repair System Shell
- Getting Started with Mac: A Beginner’s Guide
- Getting Started with Windows: Your First Steps
- iPhone Battery Draining Fast — Find Apps Killing Your Battery
- iPhone Camera Flash Not Working — Fix Lighting, Settings, and Hardware
- iPhone Camera Not Working — Fix Black Screen, Flash, and Focus Problems
- iPhone Overheating — Stop Background Drain and Heat Build-Up
- iPhone Photos Blurry or Out of Focus — Fix Stabilization and Lens Issues
- iPhone Screen Frozen or Unresponsive — Force Restart and Recovery Fixes
- iPhone Storage Full — Free Up Space Without Losing Photos
- iPhone Video Recording Issues — Fix Freezing, Lag, and Audio Sync Problems
- iPhone Won’t Charge — Fix Cable, Port, and Power Issues
- iPhone Won’t Update — Fix iOS Download and Verification Errors
- Keyboard / Mouse Intermittently Disconnecting — Fix Wireless and Wired Failures
- Keyboard Not Working or Keys Typing Incorrectly — How to Fix Input Issues
- Laptop Audio Not Working — Fix Speakers, Headphones, and Sound Drivers
- Laptop Battery Not Charging — How to Diagnose Power and Charging Issues
- Laptop Camera Not Detected — How to Restore Your Webcam on Windows or macOS
- Laptop Fan Running Constantly or Making Noise — How to Diagnose and Quiet It
- Laptop Not Detecting Wi-Fi — How to Restore Wireless Connectivity
- Laptop Screen Flickering or Flashing — How to Identify and Fix the Cause
- Laptop Shuts Down Randomly — How to Find and Fix the Root Cause
- Laptop Touchpad Not Working — Fix Cursor, Tap, and Scroll Issues
- Laptop Won’t Sleep or Keeps Waking Up — Fix Power, Wake & Background Tasks
- Laptop Won’t Turn On — 8 Diagnostic Steps to Get Power Back
- Mac CPU Spikes — Fix Kernel Tasks, Background Indexing, and Fan Noise
- Mac Disk Full — Free Up Space and Optimize Storage Without Losing Files
- Mac Fan Noise — Reduce Heat, Optimize Background Processes, and Restore Quiet Operation
- Mac Memory Pressure — Free Up RAM and Stop App Freezing
- Mac Running Slow — Fix Spotlight, Memory, and Login Items
- Mac Settings Explained — Customize, Update, and Secure Your macOS System
- Managing Files and Backups on macOS — Finder, iCloud, and Time Machine
- Managing Files and Folders — Learn File Explorer Like a Pro
- Network Port (Ethernet) Not Working — Fix LAN Jack & Driver Issues
- No Sound on iPhone — Fix Speaker, Headphone, and iOS Audio Settings
- Organizing and Backing Up Files — Keep Your Data Safe and Synced
- Overheating After Windows or macOS Update — Diagnosing Background CPU Load
- Phone Overheating — Stop Background Drain and Heat Build-Up
- Phone Stuck on Boot Screen — Fix Boot Loop and Recovery Mode
- Printer Not Responding — Fix Spooler or Driver Service Failures
- Programs Won’t Install — Fix Corrupt Installer or Security Restrictions
- Screen Unresponsive or Frozen — Restart and Diagnose Touch Issues
- Storage Full — Free Up Space Without Losing Photos or Data
- System Restore or Time Machine Not Working — Recover or Rebuild Snapshots
- Too Many Background Processes — Clean Startup and Optimize Boot
- Troubleshooting macOS — Fix Crashes, Freezes, and Performance Issues
- Troubleshooting Windows — Fix Crashes, Freezes, and Slow Performance
- USB Device Not Recognized — How to Fix Port and Driver Issues
- USB Ports Not Working — Diagnose Power, Driver, and Hardware Failures
- Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet — Fix Network and DNS on Android
- Wi-Fi Connected but No Internet on iPhone — Fix DNS, Router, and iOS Network Bugs
- Windows CPU Spikes — Fix High Usage from Background Services and System Interrupts
- Windows Disk Usage 100% — Fix Slow Performance and Drive Bottlenecks
- Windows Fan Noise — Stop Overheating and High CPU Cooling Issues
- Windows Freezing or Crashing — Fix System Hangs, Blue Screens, and Driver Conflicts
- Windows Memory Leaks — Fix RAM Usage that Grows Over Time
- Windows Running Slow — Speed Up Boot, Apps, and Background Processes
- Windows Settings Explained — Understand Every Section Clearly
- Windows Update Stuck — Fix Download or Install Loops