Fixing your computer is easier if you know which numbers to look at
Your laptop might look super cool and shiny, but it might only take a video editing program to make it run like your grandpa's old truck. (Daniel Korpai / Unsplash/)We usually demand a lot from our computers and expect them to handle everything we throw at them, so it’s frustrating when things start to get slow. Everyone knows loud noises and excessive heat are bad signs, but sometimes identifying the problem can be trickier than just placing your hand on your machine.Fortunately, modern-day operating systems come with a number of handy diagnostic tools that can give you more insight into how well (or how badly) your laptop or desktop is managing the strain.These can help you work out the root cause of a problem, warn you of potential issues, let you manage system resources more effectively, and even assist as you decide if it’s time to trade in your machine...