Every smartphone owner's worst nightmare is trying to fire up your phone and finding that nothing happens. Your phone won't turn on. A black screen with no sign of life spells disaster. What are the reasons your Android phone or tablet might not turn on? Let's have a look at some causes and solutions. 1. Charging Issues As is frequently the case, the most obvious cause is usually the correct one. If you haven't noticed any sign of your phone malfunctioning previously, the problem might be a simple as a lack of juice in the battery. More often than not, that traces back to charging issues. Check Your Connections Firstly, check the obvious points. Did you definitely remember to charge your phone? Has the charger become partially dislodged from the wall socket? And is the power socket turned on? Dirt and Dust Next, ensure there's no dust, dirt, or other gunk clogging up either the USB port on your charging cable or your phone's charging port. Remember, the connecti
Although most complex computer issues at work can often be solved by the business IT support team, there are many other small, but common, issues that occur on a regular basis on a personal computer. The good news is that many problems with computers have simple solutions, and learning to recognise a problem and fix it yourself will save you a lot of time and money. The following are the top 10 common computer problems that you shouldn’t panic over. 1. The Computer Won’t Start A computer that suddenly shuts off or has difficulty starting up could have a failing power supply. Check that the computer is plugged into the power point properly and, if that doesn’t work, test the power point with another working device to confirm whether or not there is adequate power. 2. The Screen is Blank If the computer is on but the screen is blank, there may be an issue with the connection between the computer and the screen. First, check to see if the monitor is plugged into a power point and that t