Windows Event Viewer is like a crystal ball - in most cases, supposed technicians will ask you to check it, but the errors rarely tell you anything, ESPECIALLY if it's hardware related. The only time it ever helps you is to get other people that think they know what they're doing to slam your question into ChatGPT.
It's usually the result of the "technicians" having a CompTIA certification specifically so that they can earn money -- not because they understand the software or hardware.
It's usually the result of the "technicians" having a CompTIA certification specifically so that they can earn money -- not because they understand the software or hardware.
by Doge 2.0 February 16, 2026
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