What's a good, preferably free, diagnostics program for Windows? [more inside]
posted by Grinder on Mar 31, 2009 - 6 answers

Mac meltdown: my wife's Mac Mini seems to have bitten the dust. Before I take it in for repair, I want to query the hivemind for anything I might be overlooking. Details on symptoms and efforts so far within. [more inside]
posted by adamrice on Feb 1, 2009 - 6 answers

What software should I add to my Windows diagnostics/antispyware/antivirus kit? [more inside]
posted by The Great Big Mulp on Jan 3, 2009 - 11 answers

[FixMyComputerFilter] What's causing my computer to slow down to a crawl? Details inside [more inside]
posted by specialagentwebb on Dec 23, 2008 - 19 answers

Is there software that can give a computer the capabilites of a Fluke type device? I've used Fluke Etherscope devices in the past and they are a terrific network troubleshooting tool but they are expensive. I am mostly interested in the cable testing/verifaction functions. [more inside]
posted by nivekraz on Dec 5, 2007 - 3 answers

I'm compiling a disc of useful windows diagnostic and troubleshooting utilities for when I have to make house calls for friends and relatives. what are some maybe lesser known tools that you guys have found particularly useful? freeware would be nice, but not necessary.
posted by mcsweetie on Aug 6, 2004 - 28 answers