Common Computer Issues

Computer Performance

  • Is your computer sluggish?
  • Is your computer aging?
  • Why can’t I login to my computer?
  • I told it to print. Why hasn’t it printed?
  • Why does my computer lock up/freeze?

Synchronization Problems

  • Why is my calendar not syncing?
  • The email on my computer and device are not in sync. Why not?
  • Why can’t I connect?
  • Why isn’t my password working?
  • What do I need to do with my old device when I get a new one?

Server Questions

  • Do I need a server? If so, what kind of server do I need?
  • Should I put my server in “the cloud”?
  • How do I backup my server?
  • Why does my server keep crashing?
  • Can I use my server for email storage?

Network Requirements

  • What type of network do I need?
  • How much internet bandwidth do I need?
  • Do I need a router or a firewall?
  • How do I offer wireless internet access to guests without compromising security?
  • How do I find a network that is not on the list of available networks?

Phone and Communication

  • What kind of phone do I need?
  • How can I get my voicemail in my email?
  • How can I get my fax in my email?
  • What happens when our communications lines are down?
  • How do we communicate during a disaster?

Connectivity Issues

  • What do I need to connect my computer to an HDTV?
  • Why are my presentations fuzzy or distorted?
  • How do I know what video conferencing system to use?
  • Why do I keep getting disconnected?
  • Why can’t I hear other callers?