Cardinal of Minnesota IT

First check the computer's power cord to make sure it is completely plugged into the wall socket. If you are using a plug strip, make sure it is complet...

There are many reasons why a computer may just stop working or "freeze". Most of the time there isn't much we can do about it, it is a fact of...

Make sure the monitor is on. If no power light (green or orange light) is seen on the monitor display try pressing the power button until it comes on and ch...

You may receive a distorted image when the cable is loose or defective. Disconnect the video cable going from the back of the computer and verify that no pi...

Verify that the monitor cable is properly connected in the back of the monitor as well as to the back of the computer. If the monitor appears to be connecte...

If the resolution was recently changed it is possible for the monitor to not auto adjust or shift to the correct size. If this occurs, the resolution can be...

Users who have an optical laser mouse (most common mouse for desktop computers) are likely experiencing erratic behavior because the mouse is not clean or i...

The keys on a keyboard are only clipped on, with a knife or other thin object, carefully pop the keys off, this will allow you to clean under the keys as we...

When printing on nontraditional paper your printer may experience smudges, un-even or crooked text, and/or text that runs off the edges of the paper. Your p...

Turn off the printer. Inspect the location or tray the printed paper ejects to. If the stuck paper is visible manually remove it. Remove all paper trays and...