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How to cat-proof your laptop or computer: Protect your desk area from kitty
By Rebecca Spear published
Purrtection It's hard to discourage cats from being around your laptop or computer, so here are some ways to protect your expensive device from your cat.

Front panel power switches — which side is positive or negative for your PC case?
By Ben Wilson published
+ PW - Building a PC is simple until you get to the microscopic PC case power and reset buttons. Figure out which way round to connect these tiny front panel switches.

Everything you need to know to build your own NAS
By Rich Edmonds published
How To Running out of storage on your PC or laptop is the worst. Building your own network-attached storage (NAS) can help make sure you never have to experience that misery.

Surface Pro X: How to upgrade the SSD in a few simple steps
By Daniel Rubino last updated
How to Give yourself more storage on your Surface Pro with this handy guide.

How to remove and replace the Surface Pen's battery
By Zac Bowden last updated
How to Got a Surface Pen that's running low on battery? Here's a handy guide on how to replace the battery.

How to take a screenshot on Surface Pro
By Zac Bowden last updated
How to Surface Pro devices can take screenshots using the built-in power and volume buttons. Here's how!

How to pick the right AMD Ryzen CPU for your PC
By Rich Edmonds last updated
AMD returned to the processor battlefield with the Zen family of CPUs under the Ryzen umbrella. There are several options across multiple price points. Here's what you need to know about the family.

Should you buy a new, used, or refurbished laptop?
By Rich Edmonds, Brendan Lowry published
Laptops The pros and cons you need to know about before pulling the trigger on a device.
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