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