. Unless you work in a perfectly sterile environment, dust will build up in your computer. Dust can cause your components to overheat and can clog fans. Too much dust can also lead to short circuits. Try to clean out the dust inside your computer monthly. . If your operating system is crashing often, you may have faulty memory. Replacing RAM is one of the easier hardware tasks that you can perform, but picking the right RAM can be difficult. You can test your memory using a program called MemTest86. . If you're having problems installing programs, files are getting corrupted, or you are experiencing crashes, your hard drive may be failing. There are several ways that you can check your hard disk for errors which may be fixable. If your hard drive has failed completely, you can install a new one. If the hard drive that failed contained your operating system, you will need to reinstall it after installing the drive. . If the colors are completely wrong or your images is distorted, your video card may be failing. If you can, test the card by plugging in a different monitor first before committing to a new video card. . If your disc drive isn't reading discs properly, or it's very loud when reading a disc, you may need to install a new drive. Basic DVD drives are very cheap, and you can have the new drive installed in just a few minutes. nstall fans to lower the temperature. If your computer is overheating, you can be causing serious damage to your components. Many computers will shut themselves down if a certain temperature is reached, so if you are experiencing shutdowns, especially when running intensive programs, your computer may be overheating. Installing more fans or replacing defective ones can make a big difference on the internal temperature. You can install software to monitor the temperatures inside your computer. . If your computer is randomly shutting off, or isn't turning on, your power supply may be failing or dead. You can test your power supply to see if it's the culprit. If it is, you can replace it with a newer or more powerful one. . If you've tried everything and your computer is just not speeding up, it may be time to start over. Building a new computer is less scary than it sounds, and you may be able to reuse some of your existing components (if they're not too old).
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One-sentence summary -- Clean your computer to prevent overheating Replace failing RAM Replace a failing hard drive Replace a faulty video card Install a new optical drive . Replace a failing power supply Build a new computer


To start, you'll want to check your existing vaccination records to see if you're due for any routine immunizations. You can ask your parents or your doctor for a copy of your records. You may also be able to find a copy online through the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website.  Routine vaccinations are the vaccinations you would have received as a child in the form of a booster shot. Things like whooping cough and meningitis are usually vaccinated against in childhood. Vaccinations only last so long, and you may need a follow up vaccination if you have not received a shot since childhood. Your doctor may have your vaccination records on hand. You may also be able to get vaccination records from your parents, as you likely got vaccinated as a child. If you cannot find a record of your vaccinations, the CDC has a quiz you can take online. Using factors like your date of birth and gender, they can determine which vaccinations you likely need. You may be up-to-date on routine vaccinations, especially if you're on the younger side. However, if you need something like a tetanus shot, make an appointment with your doctor. You want to make sure you get vaccinated before leaving for your trip. For international travel especially, being up-to-date on vaccinations may be required. Stores like Walgreens sometimes have walk-in clinics where you may be able to get a vaccination if your doctor is not free. Vaccinations for shingles are often administered as routine vaccinations. However, they are not as common as other vaccinations typically given in childhood. If you're traveling abroad, ask your doctor about the shingles vaccination. It may be worth your time to get vaccinated for these diseases depending on where you're traveling.  Shingles is a virus similar to chicken pox that causes a painful rash. It is not life threatening, but can be very painful. Coming down with shingles could potentially derail your trip, so ask your doctor if there's an increased risk for shingles where you're traveling. If a shingles vaccine is reccomended, schedule one with your healthcare provider alongside any other routine vaccinations that are required for your travels. Vaccines are typically an easy procedure and do not require a lot of aftercare. However, you may have to practice some routine aftercare in regards to removing any bandages and watching for side effects. Ask your doctor about aftercare after receiving vaccinations. Keep in mind some vaccinations require several rounds of shots. Make sure you understand how many shots you need to be safely vaccinated for a variety of diseases.
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One-sentence summary -- Check your vaccination records. Make an appointment with your doctor if you're overdo for a vaccination. Ask about the shingles vaccination. Follow your doctor's instructions for aftercare.


It’s a map icon with a “G” and red pin, typically found on one of the home screens. It’s the solid black circle inside a larger circle with crosshairs. It’s near the bottom-right corner of the map. It’s above the location button, and has one arrow tip and one white. The map will reposition so that the red arrow of the compass is facing north. You’ll know it’s pointing north because of the “N.” The compass disappears quickly, so you may need to tap the location button and then the compass again to view the “N” and arrow.
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Open Google Maps on your iPhone or iPad. Tap the location button. Tap the compass icon. Find the “N” on the compass.