Although power cuts are uncommon, if one does happen it could damage your computer. We explain how to protect your equipment from a surge or total failure
Do you really need a technician if your PC won't behave? We explain how to diagnose and fix a variety of problems to get Windows back on its feet
A reliable topper-up for smartphones and cameras
Windows 7 is very good at turning power hungry components on and off as needed, but things csn go wrong. We show you how to find out why with Powercfg
A simple USB charger for in-car use
A reader thinks an error with his motherboard has caused his laptop's battery to fail – is he covered under his warranty and should Dell replace the battery?
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Charge your laptop and gadgets in the car or in the air
Recharge the batteries on your mobile phone, camera, music player and other gadgets while you're away from home, with this mobile charger
The Sale of Goods Act states that customers do not have to prove a product is inherently faulty during the first six months of ownership
When a laptop's lid is shut, it will either go to sleep, hibernate or turn off altogether. We explain what happens in each case and show you how to alter its response
Always test the goods you buy as soon as you receive them. If you buy goods through Ebay, consumer protection law cannot help you if you buy from an individual
If you buy something online and then find it's being shipped from abroad, the company should make this clear on its website
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