When my parents' PC is turned off, the fans on the motherboard (case and cpu) spin. What's the deal? Setup and more info inside... [more inside]
posted on Feb 23, 2008 - 8 answers

What is wrong with my surge protector??!! [more inside]
posted on Nov 28, 2007 - 13 answers

For UNIX-like systems (Linux, BSD, Solaris) is there a way to determine power supply type remotely, preferably with a simple command-line tool? [more inside]
posted on May 30, 2007 - 5 answers

Calling electricians: can I use one of those "battery chargers" they sell at Auto Zone to power a small appliance that needs 12V? [more inside]
posted on May 26, 2007 - 13 answers

My computer has developed a mind of its own and shuts down when it feels like it! [more inside]
posted on Jul 31, 2006 - 14 answers

My computer has a sudden inexplicable inability to initiate.

That is, it was working fine, now it won't boot. AOpen AX4SPE Max II motherboard, P4 3.2 GHz, WinXP. (more inside)
posted on Jan 3, 2005 - 10 answers