Moving house, taking it in for service, or just changing desks — practical tips to get your computer there in one piece.
6 May 2023Blog
What we've learned from thousands of repairs, installs and 'why did it suddenly break' calls — written in plain language by the serviceTag team.
Articles
Dry eyes, blurred vision, headaches? Computer Vision Syndrome from prolonged screen use, and how to manage it.
16 December 2019
Card, bank deposit, or a payment service like PayPal — which payment method fits which situation.
16 December 2019
Physical or logical failure? The two basic categories of hard drive failure, and what each means for your data.
16 December 2019
Laptops ultimately break down for two reasons: normal component wear, and operating temperature.
15 December 2019
Camera, battery, security, price: an honest comparison of two operating systems that, in practice, are far more alike than people think.
16 November 2019
Two out of every ten laptops that come into our lab for repair have their camera covered. Is that concern justified?
9 October 2019
What really happens behind the 'Send' button: SMTP, MX servers, and the journey of an email.
16 September 2019
Practical tips for anyone who won't part with their laptop, even on holiday.
22 July 2019
Magic USB sticks and free speed-up programs won't actually make your computer faster. Here's what genuinely helps.
15 July 2019
The most common ways a computer gets infected, and what antivirus software actually does for you.
12 March 2019
Shutting down every time isn't mandatory — sleep and hibernate cover most needs, as long as the device gets proper maintenance.
4 March 2019
Why business relocations almost always run late, who's really responsible, and how to prepare properly.
16 February 2019