Are you among the many who struggle to contact your customer support every time your laptop faces issues? Well, even if you have successfully reached out to customer service, there is very little ...

We live and work in a cold, cruel world where our laptops can take a lot of abuse. Regardless of how gentle we try to be, our notebooks will probably be dropped, spilled upon or worse—sooner, if not ...

Power management options on laptops often create problems for users. To aid you in your troubleshooting efforts, Faithe Wempen created a comprehensive checklist on such user complaints and offers some ...

If you own a phone or a computer (and we’re assuming you do) there are bugs and annoyances that you just have to learn to live with. On the flip side, there are also problems that hint at something ...

This sample chapter, taken from Upgrading and Repairing Laptops, 2nd Edition, discusses how to fix some laptop and portable PC hardware problems. Troubleshooting laptop and portable PC hardware ...

This issue is frequently brought on by faulty software, incorrect settings, or dirt that has accumulated at the base of your keys. People have found most success by following steps like cleaning their ...

CONSUMER REPORTS - If you have an older laptop, prepare for it to stop working. Consumer Reports' latest survey found that laptops more than three years old are much more likely to break. And once ...

Troubleshooting tips to get you typing again. Reviewed by Ryan Perian Restarting your HP laptop can fix temporary software or driver issues with the keyboard. Check if your keyboard is locked by ...

The keyboard on Therese Gween’s laptop is misbehaving. What can she do about it? Too bad you own a laptop. Desktop keyboards are easy to fix. Just buy a new one (they can cost less than $15) and plug ...