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==Computers and home office==
==Computers and home office==
* [[CD/USB bootable tools]] - many of them applicable whatever your operating system.
===Software===
* How to deal with a [[slow laptop]] - mainly Windows oriented.
* How to deal with a [[slow laptop]] - mainly focussed on Windows.
* [[Windows miscellaneous]].
* [[Windows miscellaneous]].
* How to speed up a [[slow OS X computer]].
* How to speed up a [[slow OS X computer]].
* [[Apple miscellaneous]] including OS X and Macs.
* [[Apple miscellaneous]] including OS X and Macs.
* [[Linux migration]] - throwing Windows out of computers.
* [[Linux migration]] - Choosing a distro, and throwing Windows out of computers.
* [[CD/USB bootable tools]] - many of them applicable whatever your operating system.
 
===Computer Hardware===
* [[Laptop power problems]].
* [[Laptop power problems]].
* [[Clean up! Cool down!]] - dealing with dust build-up and overheating in laptop and desktop computers.
* [[Clean up! Cool down!]] - dealing with dust build-up and overheating in laptop and desktop computers.
* [[Advanced hard disk tools]] - and some simpler ones too. When the data is in danger.
* [[Advanced hard disk tools]] - and the simpler ones too. Where to turn when the data is in danger.


===Printers===
===Peripherals===
* Troubleshooting [[inkjet printers]].
* Troubleshooting [[inkjet printers]].



Revision as of 20:53, 13 May 2015

We're happy to announce the creation of a Restart Wiki!

What this is: The Restart Wiki is a place where those of us in the Restart community with experience and skills in mending appliances and gadgets can share them with those who are starting out, or whose own knowledge lies in different areas. It's aimed at anyone with a curiosity about how things work and how to fix them. No prior knowledge is assumed.

What it isn't: It isn't going to show you how to fix a particular make and model of device, which we leave to the various fix-it sites and many disassembly videos. You can also get help with a device on social media using #SOSRestart. Here, we concentrate on basic and widely applicable principles.

Who it's for: In the spirit of sharing knowledge as widely as possible, everyone is welcome to read it. To contribute, just become a volunteer Restarter in your community and contact us.

Like any wiki, this one is work-in-progress. Pages referenced below in red don't yet exist but are projected.

If you wish to reuse anything here, you are welcome do so under the terms of the Creative Commons ShareAlike Licence 3.0.


Repairing with others

DIY repair general

  • Scared to Repair? Some useful tips for complete beginners.
  • Tools - You can pick and choose what you need.
  • How to search - Tips on how to search for useful material.
  • Resources - Good sites for fixit or disassemble guides, service manuals etc.

Basic electrics and electronics

Computers and home office

Software

Computer Hardware

Peripherals

Electronic gadgets

Feature phones

Smartphones (except Apple)

iPods, iPhones, iPads

Headphones

Cameras

Satnavs

Home entertainment

Kitchen and Household items

Scratch Pad

Unfinished articles: