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Save big at Amazon with their Daily Deals

Posted on June 21, 2025

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Regular readers of this blog know that Amazon always has some great deals on computers and accessories, and I try to highlight as many of them here as I possibly can.

But did you know there’s an easy way to get huge discounts on laptops, tablets and other tech gear every single day (and other types of items as well)?

And you won’t even have to go searching for them.

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Q&A: Is it safe to keep my laptop plugged in all the time?

Posted on April 13, 2025

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Question from Chris: I’ve asked this question of several people who should know and received several conflicting answers.

I guess this is one of those things that boils down more to opinion than science.

I’ve been reading your blog for quite a while now and I think you really know what you’re talking about, so I thought I’d ask your opinion on it.

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How to quickly find your computer’s warranty status

Posted on February 3, 2024

Truth be told, modern home computers are generally pretty reliable.

In fact, most of the laptops and desktop computers that are sold today will still be working fine when software advances eventually make their hardware components obsolete.

But that being said, some machines will inevitably end up needing some type of covered repair before the warranty expires.

And guess what? Yours could well be one of them.

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Q&A: Can I copy the files from a broken laptop?

Posted on January 13, 2024

Question from Troy: I have a three year old Windows 10 laptop that has a broken screen.

The screen is smashed pretty good and it won’t light up at all.

I checked and it would cost more to have the screen replaced than the laptop is really worth.

I plan to just junk it, but I have a lot of files on there that I’d really like to get off of it first.

Do you think I’ll be able to save my files? [Read more…]

Things to consider when shopping for a new computer

Posted on July 23, 2023

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Shopping for a new computer has to be one of the most confusing tasks you’ll ever have to do.

With all the choices available, determining which model is the right one for you can be a nightmare. [Read more…]