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How to Choose a Computer or Device

How to Choose a Computer or Device

In order to have something to sell to a wide range of buyers, most device manufacturers offer a dizzying array of options. Here are tips on how to wade through all the choices to find the right gadget for you.

Which Computer Stores Offer the Best Advice and Service?

Which Computer Stores Offer the Best Advice and Service?

Buy from a store that can advise you on what products will serve you best, how to get started using products, and how to solve problems.

Which Retailers Offer the Lowest Prices for Computers and Devices?

Which Retailers Offer the Lowest Prices for Computers and Devices?

Our undercover shoppers compared prices for 36 carefully specified and configured devices and found that some retailers charge as much as 20 percent more than others for the same products.

How to Fix Common Computer Problems

How to Fix Common Computer Problems

Don’t pay a repair shop’s minimum charge, possibly $75 or more, only to find out you could have easily solved a problem with a quick fix.

How to Find the Best Computer Repair Shops

How to Find the Best Computer Repair Shops

Even in our newer-is-better tech world, it often still makes sense to try to get your computer repaired before buying a new one.

Tips for Dealing with a Computer Repair Shop

Tips for Dealing with a Computer Repair Shop

Even when working with a highly rated computer repair shop, it’s important to deal with it carefully. If possible, try to speak directly with the person who does the repair work. And insist on a written, detailed estimate.