Top Tech Tip — so simple, yet so effective!
The #1 tried and true troubleshooting technique. Learn this easy procedure to preserve your sanity, and save time and money. The next time you experience a glitch of any kind, before calling your tech support provider, try this:
Turn it off,
then on again.
Guaranteed to fix your problem, 98.3% of the time!
Variations on this theme include:
Turn it off,
then on again.
Guaranteed to fix your problem, 98.3% of the time!
Variations on this theme include:
- close the window, then open a new one
- quit the app, then launch it again
- uninstall the app or printer driver, then reinstall it
- log out, then log back in again
- sign out, then sign back in again
- shut it down, then start it up again
- disconnect, then reconnect again
- go offline, then go online again
- unpair it, then pair it again
- unplug it, then plug it in again
- put it down for a while, then pick it up again
- walk away for a while, then come back again
You will be amazed at your newfound powers!
Ailing devices or apps that can be cured using this magical method
include, but are not limited to:
include, but are not limited to:
- Mac
- iPhone, iPad, iPod
- Apple Watch
- Mac or iDevice app
- Apple TV
- HomePod
- Web browser
- Wi-fi on Mac or iDevice
- Bluetooth on Mac or iDevice
- Bluetooth device (speaker, fitness tracker, etc.)
- AirPort or other wireless router
- cable or DSL modem
- printer, scanner or multifunction device
- digital camera
- memory card reader
- external hard drive
- keyboard, mouse, trackpad
- television set
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“Almost everything will work again if you
unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
― Anne Lamott
unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”
― Anne Lamott
