Q: My old laptop's screen backlight has blown out. How do I connect another laptop to recover the photos and e-mails from this "dark" computer? A: You don't need another laptop, you need another ...

If you've upgraded your computer monitor and now have a spare lying around the house, don't just throw it out. There are plenty of ways to keep using it.

If you're planning on getting rid of an old computer, make sure you remove the hard drive first and smash it up with a hammer, a British consumer group advised on Thursday.