The good old Hard Disk Drive is on its way out, with SSDs and flash drives being the last nails in its coffin.

If you've had a customized laptop for a couple of years, you've probably noticed that the battery doesn't hold a charge the way it used to.

When something goes wrong with your custom laptop, the first thing that happens is usually a sense of panic, especially if you're working on an important project and absolutely need your computer to function properly.

Busy professionals and students typically put off certain essentials, such as breaking for lunch, getting that next oil change or scheduling a dentist appointment. However, this penchant for putting things off until tomorrow could cause problems when you apply it to your computer.