Posts Tagged ‘Laptop Repair’


Devices running Windows 7 should support Windows 8, says Microsoft.

The problem with touchscreens: a Windows 8 preview

The new Windows 8 update from Microsoft has been receiving a lot of attention since it was first announced last year. The key feature that sets this operating system apart from previous updates is its touchscreen interface, which is set to drastic...Read More

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Asus is introducing a new range of laptop/tablet hybrids.

Jury still out on the new wave of tablet/laptop hybrids

While Apple CEO Tim Cook has been very vocal about his disdain for tablet/laptop hybrids, other computer developers are busily creating a range of new devices that combine elements of both formats. And in the next few years, anyone seeking quality...Read More

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The iPad's overheating issue may sound familiar to consumers who have dealt with a warm laptop

New iPad users feeling the heat – literally

Many computer users have had the experience of an overly hot laptop burning up their laps as they surf the web or play games. Typically, laptop repair specialist...Read More

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Laptop coolers can help prevent overheating.

Does your laptop need a cooler?

Unless you're saving on heating bills by cuddling up with your computer every night, laptops that overheat definitely aren't cool. In fact, overheating can cause system crashes, slow a computer's performance and lead to more serious Read More

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Dropped laptops are fairly common, regardless of how careful a user is with his or her computer.

How to repair a crack in a laptop case

One of the perils of owning a laptop is the tendency for it to tumble violently to the ground. Even if a computer user is not prone to bouts of clumsiness, he or she might may still need to repair a laptop that falls accidentally. The exterior cas...Read More

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Some cracked laptop screens can be salvaged by using toothpaste as a repairing agent.

Mind the gap: How to fill scratches in computer screens

Anyone that has owned a laptop for an extended period of time knows that scratches appearing on the screen are inevitable. Some scratches can probably be lived with, but others obstruct the screen so badly that a repair must be initiated.

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Individual keys can be easily replaced by computer users.

How to fix stuck keys and a broken keyboard

Most laptop users can recall a time when they were typing and suddenly a key broke or got stuck. At the time, users may think they'll need to communicate without using that particular letter (hopefully it's not the "E" key). Fort...Read More

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Avoiding the temptation to eat or drink near a laptop is the only sure way to avoid potentially harmful  spills.

Avoiding the demise of a laptop following a spill

The convenience of laptop computers leads many of their users to multitask while plugging away at their machines. However, eating and drinking while using a computer can produce a death sentence for laptops.

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Placing a laptop on an uneven surface can lead to overheating.

How to fix an overheating laptop (and how to prevent it from overheating in the first place)

When a laptop turns off without warning, becomes hot to the touch or emits a steady whine, many users fear their computers are experiencing their death throes. But, by implementing a few simple Read More

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Certain tools can help consumers remove bloatware from their computer

Useful tools that can uninstall bloatware

Most consumers have encountered bloatware at some point, even if they didn't know how to identify it. These are the frivolous programs that computer manufacturers include on new machines. Things like special toolbars, links to search engines o...Read More

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