When I opened up my e-mail today, the message at the top of the list was a frantic one from a friend who's computer had frozen up and wouldn't reboot. After talking him down from the ledge, we went through a few troubleshooting steps, and luckily his computer is up and running again--for now.
As a small-business owner you probably depend on your computer throughout the day, and the last thing you want to see is the Blue Screen of Death instead of your normal desktop. If you don't have a dedicated IT person on staff (or a tech-savvy family member you can bug), read this Tools & Tips article for ways to prevent problems and what to do if your computer does crash. Some easy ways to prevent trouble include:
