There’s no feeling worse than sitting down in front of your laptop and discovering that it won’t turn on. What could have caused it and more importantly, how can you get it on again? Hopefully, you’ll have backed up all your data onto a hard drive, but realistically speaking many of us forget to do this as often as we should do.

Digital devices such as mobile phones and laptops have revolutionised the way we live, work and communicate to the extent that we often can’t do without them. And yet, like all sophisticated devices, they’re subject to breakdowns and damage.

One of the most frustrating problems a person can experience is a broken laptop – and if you’ve ever dealt with a broken LCD screen you’ll know that it can render your MacBook virtually useless. It could be something that happened in an instant after you dropped it or spilled water on it – or something that’s a natural result of years of use or wear and tear. When screen issues arise, you have two ways to resolve the issue: replace or repair the LCD screen. So which would be better for your pocket and unique situation?

Anyone who doesn’t live under a rock (or lives in a somewhat westernised part of the world) knows that digital devices and DIY projects are modern staples. But what happens when these prominent trends converge? It’s easy to buy a computer repair book on the net or even to watch a DIY video online to help you figure out how to do some repair work to your Toshiba computer or other devices. It’s an attractive prospect because it seems to cost less at face value and offers a greater sense of ownership over your gadget.

If a fire broke out in your home and all your family members managed to make it out, what would be the top 5 material things that you would save? We’ll take a guess and say that in modern-day Auckland, some popular answers may include wallets, photographs, mobile phones, laptops and more. These items have become integral parts of our daily lives, so it only makes sense that we take the necessary measures to protect them.

You take good care of your MacBook as you understand how costly damage to it can be. But sometimes as careful as you may be, accidents still happen. Here you’ll see some tips and tricks that you could use to avoid expensive MacBook repairs and keep yours working for longer.

Your MacBook is your assistant, entertainer and diary in one – so you don’t want to be without it for even a second. Protecting it will require a three-fold approach. There’s its physical protection, which entails keeping it from getting damaged or scratched; software protection that keeps it protected from viruses and hackers, and security protection to prevent it from being stolen. Here you’ll see how to keep your MacBook protected in more ways than one.

Being a student is a bitter-sweet time in your life. You're gaining you independence, growing up and maturing, but you also have more responsibility and are more broke than you've ever been before. Like most students, you probably have your entire life stored on your laptop, and if anything were to happen to it, you'd be seriously in trouble.

It's time you stopped playing around and got a serious desktop computer. While you're looking around, you'll see plenty of options to choose from, but there's a reason while you'll find the 27" iMac from Apple recommended more often than others.

Most people navigate their lives with at least one device in the palm of their hands and another perched on a desk somewhere. Smartphones and laptops are essential to keeping up with the hustle and bustle of modern life and remaining entertained and connected. What happens when your trusty device no longer works like it’s supposed to?