We see Arduino boards used in a lot of projects but we’ve never thought of using one as a USB crossover cable. That’s basically what [Jack the Vendicator] did to get his broken laptop running. When ...

Sometimes you may need to reinstall OS X on a computer, but the drive is broken, resulting in an obvious problem with reading the installation DVD. Here are some methods to install OS X around a ...

I'm sorry to hear about your laptop. Clearly you both were, uhm, close. Although this is an emotional time and it may be hard to hear, few options involve restoring your laptop to its former glory.

We've often sung the praises of having your own home server for quiet backup, torrenting, and other services. But, if you don't want to build a new computer, DIYer Darknezz shows us how he put ...

If you're using your computer and the monitor screen suddenly stops working, it's key to figure out if it's the computer or monitor that's having the problem. Diagnosing what is wrong and fixing it is ...

When an employee brings in a broken computer swearing it just "stopped working," you might not believe you are getting the whole story. Sometimes it's obvious from external damage that a machine has ...

Available laptops have all the hardware and software needed for online learning at UB, and make an excellent temporary option for students who need a backup plan. Laptops are available to borrow for ...