Tag: repair
Blu-Tack and chewing gum among top DIY gadget fixing tools
With purse strings tightening the world over, many of us austerity-stricken gadget fans have to think twice before committing to tech-protecting extras like cases and insurance for our shiny new toys. But when the fateful day comes that you drop…
HOLD ONTO YOUR RECEIPT: iPad Mini gets iFixit tear-down, and it isn't an easy fix
Getting an iPad Mini today? Then you'll also want to invest in a protective case and some insurance for it, as the latest iFixit tear-down has shown Apple's newest tablet to be just as difficult to repair as its predecessors….
Retina MacBook Pro battery replacement is an expensive $199
When it comes to Apple's MacBook Pro with Retina display, it's not just the laptop itself that's expensive, it's replacement parts too. Following an iFixit report that showed there were no user-serviceable parts in the MacBook Pro Retina model, it…
How to: Fix your parents' PC remotely with TeamViewer
Teamviewer did a fantastic job this morning when I used to it to help my Dad troubleshoot a network issue. Despite him living in a remote village in eastern France, I was able to quickly and securely view his desktop. If I’d wanted to, I’d have been able to conduct a presentation, transfer a file, or join a VPN.
All he needed to do was install a small program, and give me a userID and password. Seriously – if my Dad could manage it, then it can’t have been tricky. It’s free for non-commercial use, and very functional. I can’t recommend it enough.
Now all you need to know is how to actually fix the damn thing. For that, I recommend this guide from Lifehacker. Good luck, and don’t forget to set their homepage to Tech Digest when you’re done.
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INTERNET DOWN! INTERNET DOWN! Boredom reaches CRISIS LEVEL in India and Middle East as cable damage downs 70% of web
Following damage to an undersea cable, large chunks of India and the Middle East were left without internet access yesterday.
Imagine that happening here. Just imagine. Now stop imagining it, or you’ll end up having nightmares about being forced to start spending the evenings watching TV and talking to your partner again.
The cabling concerned is officially called SEA-ME-WE 4, which is a 17,400 mile long fibre-optic…
