Telling Computer Hardware Issues Apart from Software Issues

Telling Computer Hardware Issues Apart from Software Issues

If your desktop or laptop computer is having issues of any kind, one of the first things you may be wondering about as you assess the problem is whether it's due to a hardware or software issue. Hardware components refer to all the main physical elements of the machine, while software speaks to various programs or processes the machine will utilize -- which is causing your issues?

At PC Laptops, we're happy to help with a wide variety of laptop and PC repair services, including for both hardware and software issues you may be dealing with. What are some common issues that may signal one or the other, and what are some other areas where both could be at play depending on the circumstances? Here's everything you need to know.