So my friend's laptop is BSoDing every time the thing boots. Of course, automatic restart is on by default, so I can't get a look at the thing. I've tried everything I could to get into Windows (all ...

I have an older Windows 2000 PC (Pentium 1 MMX era) and whenever it goes to shutdown it won't power off automatically. Instead it displays a "It is now safe to turn off your computer." screen.

It's a tale as old as tech time: if you're experiencing problems with the performance or stability on your phone, tablet, or computer, give it the old restart treatment. This tried-and-true ...