Google CAPTCHA keeps downloading a file instead of verifying me
Whenever I search on Google using Chrome on my Windows PC, I'm redirected to a CAPTCHA page. Clicking the "I'm not a robot" checkbox doesn't show the usual…
malware concerns
Could a Used Gaming Keyboard Be Sending Random Keystrokes?
I recently bought a heavily discounted Corsair gaming keyboard that had been used as a display sample. Within a few hours of connecting it to my desktop, it…
Why does Google keep reporting unusual traffic on my MacBook?
I'm using a 2024 MacBook Air and repeatedly see the message "Our systems detected unusual traffic" when searching. It happens in regular browsing as well as incognito, guest…
Why is AddInProcess.exe using nearly all my CPU on an ASUS TUF F15?
I'm using an ASUS TUF F15 from 2022, and it occasionally becomes almost unusably slow, with severe cursor lag. Task Manager shows CPU usage around 99%, while memory…
My PC is extremely slow and won’t respond after being unused for weeks
I returned from a trip and turned on my PC for the first time in several weeks. The cursor shows the spinning indicator, almost nothing loads, and I…
My PC became extremely slow after being unused for weeks—what should I check?
I turned on my PC for the first time in several weeks after returning from a trip. The cursor shows a spinning indicator, almost nothing loads, and I…
Why is my Microsoft Store library still visible after reinstalling Windows?
I reinstalled Windows on a computer that had previously been infected with malware. Before signing in to the Microsoft Store again, I noticed that my old download or…
Why did my Mac show two network devices when I connected my Windows laptop?
I connected my Windows laptop to a new MacBook with a regular USB cable to transfer some pictures and documents. The USB connection did not actually provide a…
Why does my MacBook show two network devices when I connect my Windows laptop?
I recently connected my Windows laptop to a new MacBook with a USB cable because I wanted to transfer some pictures and documents. When I opened the Network…
Why Did My Windows 11 Memory Usage Suddenly Increase?
Yesterday I visited an unverified third-party website because of an urgent issue. Since then, my Windows 11 PC has been using around 70–75% of its 8 GB of…
Why Has My Windows 11 Memory Usage Suddenly Increased?
My Windows 11 PC has 8 GB of RAM. Until yesterday, memory usage typically stayed around 37–45% and CPU usage was about 10%. After visiting an unverified third-party…
Could Discord be causing my second monitor to freeze and the cursor to glitch?
I was about to watch a friend's stream in Discord when I clicked on their screen. At that moment, my second monitor—where Discord was open—started freezing and lagging…
Why does Discord sometimes make my second monitor and cursor glitch?
I was about to watch a friend's stream in Discord when I clicked on their shared screen. My second monitor, where Discord was open, suddenly became extremely laggy…
Why Does My SSD Hit 100% Usage and Freeze Windows?
My 1 TB SSD has started spiking to 100% usage during startup, game downloads, and when I save video clips. The system sometimes freezes completely while I'm gaming…
Why Did a Command Prompt Flash Briefly on My Brand-New PC?
I built a new PC from scratch and installed Windows and the drivers using a brand-new USB drive. The only other computer that used the drive was a…
Why Did Several Games Suddenly Drop to 4–5 FPS After Installing a Fan Game?
I downloaded and played a recent Sonic fan game for a few minutes. During that session, my laptop screen began flickering, and I heard the device-connected sound several…
Why does Command Prompt flash several times when my PC starts?
Whenever I turn on my computer, Command Prompt briefly appears about three times and closes almost immediately. I'm worried this could be malware, especially because I've also noticed…
How can I safely free up disk space without CCleaner?
I've used CCleaner for about eight years, mostly the free version and only occasionally to clear cookies or recover a little disk space on an older Windows laptop.…
How can I safely free up disk space without CCleaner?
I've used CCleaner for around eight years, mostly the free version and only occasionally to clear cookies and recover a little storage on an older Windows laptop. I'm…
Windows 11 Shows Wi-Fi Connected but Nothing Online Loads
My Windows 11 PC suddenly stopped loading websites and other internet-dependent apps. This started while downloading a game mod and then using Steam Workshop; the download reached about…