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Computer Crashes and Breaks


The one nice thing about computer crashes and breaks is that they give us a chance to catch up and breathe a little.

Cartoon of a man at a desk. He says, "I found a way to take my breaks. My computer is set up to crash every two hours."

Computer crashes have been around as long as computers. We have no problem finding articles and advice on what could be wrong and how to fix it. When we have a persistent crash, it reminds us how much we depend on these machines, doesn’t it?

Frustrating Crashes

I get really frustrated when a crash happens and the error message gives no helpful information. After all, a crash is a pretty vague term, to begin with.

  • Is it a hardware or software issue?
  • Could an unrelated software program affect another?
  • Why is it happening now, and not before?
  • Do I need to get help from IT or another professional?
  • What if I am my de facto IT department?
  • It’s not a virus, is it? Please tell me it’s not a virus!

I am sorry to inform you that this post won’t help you solve your computer woes. All I can offer is a little sympathy along with a heaping helping of empathy.

I’ve been the victim of many a computer crash. Graphics programs can take a lot of memory and some computers just can’t handle it. One day, I thought how great it could be to time those crashes for work breaks. What a slogan! Turn your crash into a break! 

At least that’s one way to deal with it. Unfortunately, it can get old if the old PC crashes every few minutes. Still, why not make a connection and combine computer crashes and breaks?

Editor’s Note: I originally published this blog on October 6, 2015. I revamped and updated it for timeliness and comprehensiveness.

By Kevin Spear

I am a content creator and storyteller based in Florida, where I work for OneHope. I love digital and content marketing, writing, and the occasional doodle.