I have a bit of reputation with my family and friends for knowing how to fix people's computer problems. When that person is in front of me, then explaining how to do that thing on Facebook or change that computer setting is pretty simple, but when I'm talking to a friend or family member across the country things get a little dicier.

Physically connecting a television to your computer is easy enough, even if you have to buy a new cable (or dongle) to go from your system to your television's HDMI input. Getting the two to play nicely be a bit of a headache, however.

Last week Dell dropped a product bomb, announcing new laptops, PCs and monitors. It was enough to make my eyes glaze over, and try to find out how much the new goodies would cost us here in Australia.

With so much focus given to making computers smaller and lighter it's good to see some larger devices that can deliver great performance and double up for work and play. The Gigabyte Aero 15 backs a great 15.6-inch display with a Core i7-7700HQ processor, with 16GB of DDR4 memory and a 512GB SSD.

So you've run out of patience with your old MacBook Pro, and have now been tempted over to the world of Windows by Microsoft's shiny new array of 2-in-1 devices. How exactly do you get started? The questions is: can you really move all of your important files over easily? Here's everything you need to know about switching from Mac to Windows.

Microsoft has reintroduced its Surface Pro hybrid device for professionals. However, this time the company is insisting that the Pro is no longer a tablet that can act as a laptop, but is instead "the most versatile laptop we've ever built".

As one of the big challenger brands in smartphones, as well as boasting an impressive marketshare in network equipment, Chinese powerhouse Huawei has plans for further expansion. At an event in Berlin - an interesting choice with HP unveiling new notebooks in Cannes and the Computex geek fest just a week away - the company unveiled their new MateBook. And it's a device I'm hoping to look at in my quest for the perfect traveling tablet.

The HP Spectre x360 13 is the fourth computer I'm looking at in my quest to find a new portable computer. This road test involved a few days at home and a road trip to New Orleans.

Over the last few years, air travel and work have become a lot more compatible. While tray tables are still too small and seats are too close together, it’s possible to read a bunch of email and plough through some jobs. Phones can be used right up till take off and almost as soon as we land and in-flight Internet is common in the US and coming soon to Australia. But the US government’s decision to band anything larger than a mobile phone from flights operated by certain airlines operating out of the Arab world is bad news. And possibly the thin edge of the wedge.

Weak passwords, unlocked devices and disabled security software can make your data vulnerable. But leaving a laptop in a car where opportunistic thieves (or serious criminals) can access it will make security pros pull their hair out. In related news, it seems a Secret Service agent will be staying back after work for some extra security training this week...

If you're looking for an interesting DIY project this year and have an Xbox One S that you want to get rid of (unwanted Christmas present, perhaps?), you can try your hand at turning it into a laptop.

Versatility has become one of the most sought-after features in modern tech. People don't want to be carrying around several different devices when they could be carrying one.

This is why 2-in-1 laptops are becoming increasingly popular. Whether it's for business, travel or casual use -- you don't have to compromise anymore. You can have a powerful computer and tablet rolled into one device.

Of course, there are a lot of options out there. Here are ten of the best that you can pick up in time for Christmas.

Whether you're gaming, watching movies, or streaming Spotify, there are likely to be times when your laptop's default sound setup doesn't quite hit the highs and lows you're looking for. If you don't want to settle for subpar audio any longer, there are ways to improve it, and we've outlined some of the best below.

While you can install Linux on just about anything, old tablets are probably the cheapest way to do it. Case in point, Node put together a guide that repurposes a Nexus 7 tablet and converts it into a micro-sized laptop.

Unfortunately, computers don't last forever. The most common area of a laptop that generally fails first is the battery. Battery failure can occur at any time and sometimes without warning. Other times you have some pre-warning signs that you can look out for so you can upgrade before your computer becomes unusable. For those who own a laptop, there are ways to find out if your battery needs replacing. Let's take a look at the different signs to watch out for.

Brief news items of note for Lifehacker readers, including: EA could have published Rocket League, insurance claims from the recent east coast storm have tripled and how El Niño has caused food supply havoc.

Dear Lifehacker, Ever since I bought my laptop there has always been trouble connecting to my home Wi-Fi. If the computer goes to sleep (set to 30 minutes of inactivity), then when it wakes up, the Wi-Fi won’t reconnect. The only way to get it working is to reboot the computer entirely. My siblings also have laptops on the same Wi-Fi, but there's work fine, so I think it must be my machine. Right now I have to reboot a few times a day - could this harm my laptop, and how do I fix it?

Getting ready to go back to school or University? A laptop is pretty much must have these days, but there are a bewildering array of options available. So we have put together a guide to help you find the perfect model.

We use our laptops all the time but how often do we clean it? Okay, put down the wet rag for now because thoroughly cleaning your machine without damaging it can get a bit tricky.