Telltale signs that your computer needs help

It’s not always easy to tell if a computer meltdown is imminent. However, thankfully there are some warning signs to look out for. If you start noticing any of these issues, you may want to get in touch for either PC repairs or Apple Mac repairs!

One key indicator that something is wrong is a slow running machine. If your computer isn’t too old, and doesn’t have incredibly poor specs, it should run pretty smoothly.

If it is running slowly, it may have a virus. If this is the case, you’re going to need a professional virus removal service. An out of date system, resource-heavy programmes or a lack of RAM could also cause a computer to slow down.

A hot computer is also a bad sign! Computers can sometimes get a little hot when they have been running for a while, but a computer or laptop that’s always scalding hot should be looked at – it may be on the verge of massive failure.

Laptops are particularly prone to this problem; if this sounds familiar to you, you can always discuss laptop repairs with us.

Your computer may even tell you itself if it is about to run into serious trouble. Many users will remember getting a ‘hard drive failure imminent’ message, as their hard drive will have probably failed soon after!

If your PC shuts itself down or simply won’t start, that’s another strong indicator that something is wrong.

At the end of the day, whenever a computer is acting strangely or proving difficult to run, the safe bet is to ask a professional. Expert computer services are usually the best solution.