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Ask the PC Doctor: Help! My computer will not turn on Published: 1/3/2021 3:43:17 PM Modified: 1/3/2021 3:43:13 PM Dear PC Doctor: When I came to work this morning, my computer would not turn on! The power button flashed a few times — 5 long red flashes, and then 2 short white ones. The computer worked fine yesterday. What can I do? Do you have any advice for me? It’s a relatively new (maybe three years old?) HP computer. Thanks, Shauna I’m sorry this happened to you. The HP support sit...

How to perform a BIOS update To update your motherboard firmware in 2021, all you need is an internet connection, a USB stick, and 10 minutes to spare If your PC isn’t working as it should, maybe you need a BIOS update. Whether you’re upgrading to the best gaming CPU or attempting to diagnose the source of your system’s instability, updating your PC’s basic firmware is a great place to start your troubleshooting. The BIOS, or Basic Input Output System, is the crucial low-level interco...