This article is a preview of The Tech Friend newsletter. Sign up here to get it in your inbox every Tuesday and Friday. My colleagues and I frequently encourage you to repair your phones, computers ...

Electronics makers this week are unveiling a slew of consumer gadgets designed to make life cleaner, safer, more comfortable, more entertaining and even more eco-friendly. But there's a downside, say ...

As the owner of a phone and laptop repair shop in San Diego, Tony Heupel says he often faces roadblocks. Products seem intentionally designed to be difficult to fix, he says, and it’s not always easy ...

If you’re considering purchasing a new gadget — whether that’s a laptop, a video game console, or a digital camera — you might expect to have access to whatever repair manuals or spare parts the ...

WASHINGTON — Electronic waste is a big issue impacting our environment. There's a free program in D.C. hoping to make a difference. Fix-It DC wants to help you repair your electronics and household ...

Sandia Computers technician Bobby Foster often sees customers opt to buy a new laptop instead of getting their old one fixed, ...