Guides
Repair guides & how-tos
Plain-English answers to the questions we get every week. Diagnose the problem first — then decide if it's worth fixing.
Consoles
How to Tell If Your PS5 or Xbox HDMI Port Is Broken
No signal on your PS5 or Xbox? Use this checklist to tell if it's the HDMI port, the cable, the TV, or the APU — before you pay for a repair.
5 min read
TV Mounting
Picking the Right TV Mount: Fixed, Tilting, or Full-Motion?
A simple guide to picking the right TV mount type, size and weight rating, and whether you can mount into drywall — without buying the wrong one.
6 min read
Phones
Diagnosing Common Phone Issues: Charging, Touch, Screen, Signal
A plain-English guide to diagnosing the four most common phone problems: won't charge, ghost touch, black screen, and no service.
7 min read
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch Won't Charge: Port or Dock?
Switch won't charge or won't dock? Use this 4-step test to figure out if it's the console's USB-C port, the dock, or the charger before you pay for a repair.
4 min read
Tablets
iPad Cracked Glass vs. Cracked LCD: What's the Difference?
Cracked your iPad? Learn the difference between cracked glass (cheap) and a cracked LCD (more expensive) — and how to tell which one you have.
4 min read