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]]>We love our tech—until it stops working.
The Wi-Fi cuts out during a Zoom call, your phone freezes while you’re trying to pay, and your printer growls at you for reasons unknown.
Before considering drastic measures, such as hurling your device across the room or enduring a lengthy support call, try these straightforward fixes for common tech problems. No advanced technical knowledge is required, just simple tricks to restore your peace of mind (and your devices).
It may sound too easy, but these solutions are tried and tested.
Unplug your router for 30 seconds, then plug it back in. This clears out background traffic and refreshes your connection. Still slow? Move closer to the router or check if too many devices are hogging the bandwidth.
Apps running in the background can drain speed and battery.
On iPhone or Android, swipe up or press the multitasking button and clear out apps you’re not using. Restart your phone once a week to keep it feeling fresh.
Websites acting weird? Images not loading?
Clear your browser’s cache and cookies. It’s like giving your browser a power nap. Also, try opening the site in a private or incognito window to check if the issue is just with your regular settings.
If your laptop sounds like a jet engine, it’s probably overheating.
Use a can of compressed air to clean out the vents. Keep it on a flat, hard surface—not your bed or lap—so air can circulate. A little airflow goes a long way.
Yes, really.
Power off the printer, unplug it, wait 30 seconds, and plug it back in. Check the paper tray, ink levels, and whether the printer is selected in your device settings. Bonus tip: restart your computer, too—it’s the tech version of a reset button.
The Bluetooth keyboard acting like it’s on strike?
Turn the keyboard off and on. Unplug and replug it into a different USB port if it’s wired. Still nothing? Restart and test your device with a different computer to rule out hardware issues.
First—check the obvious. Is your device muted? Are your headphones plugged in all the way?
If not, open your audio settings and toggle between available speakers or outputs. Sometimes, your computer sends sound to the wrong place (like a Bluetooth speaker in another room).
Outdated apps are often buggy.
Visit the App Store or Google Play and check for updates. The same goes for your operating system. Tech loves updates; it’s how bugs get squashed and performance improves.
When in doubt, restart.
A good old-fashioned reboot fixes everything from slow apps to weird pop-ups. It clears memory, resets functions, and gives your device a fresh start, like a nap, but for electronics.
If you’ve reset the same password 47 times, it’s time for a better system.
Use a secure password manager like LastPass, 1Password, or your browser’s built-in manager. They generate strong passwords, store them securely, and auto-fill them when needed, so you can stop relying on sticky notes or your memory.
You don’t need to be a “computer person” to fix most everyday tech issues. With patience—and the right hacks—you can solve problems faster, avoid panic, and maybe even impress yourself.
Next time something goes wrong, take a breath and try one of these tips. Chances are, you’ve got this.
Do you have a go-to tech hack that saves your sanity? Please share it in the comments or tag me on Pinterest, Instagram, or Facebook. Your tip could rescue someone from a Wi-Fi meltdown.
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