hardware replacement

A split-screen illustration: on one side, a Corgi repairing an older desktop tower on a workbench; on the other, a Corgi in a home opening a shiny new laptop box. Bright, optimistic lighting on both halves.

Should I Repair or Replace My Computer?

Is it time to fix or replace your computer? The right choice depends on your budget, the machine’s age, your warranty, and how much time you’re willing to spend. I’ll review the key factors and tell the story of my own laptop replacement.

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Tip of the Day: Sometimes Replacement Makes More Sense

Old Hard Disks

How Do I Tell If My Hard Drive Is Too Old?

Age isn’t the most important factor when evaluating hard disk risk of failure. I’ll discuss what is, and what you should be doing to protect yourself.

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Can I Move My Hard Drive to a New Computer and Have Windows Work?

Windows configures itself to the hardware it finds — but changing everything at once by moving the system disk to a different machine might be too much.