Your computer is down for the count. You've tried the perennial favorite - turning it off and back on again - but somehow, your tech magic has not worked this time! You need help, and you want it fast. The question is whether to take it to a local computer business or big-box store for repair. Many big-box stores offer depot computer repair. Why are we calling it depot repair? Because just like at a bus or train depot, that store is only one stop on your computer's repair journey. Typically, the store does not have the facilities to repair your laptop or desktop on-site. Also, their employees lack the skills to do the work right there. Instead, that computer, along with all your important files, is shipped on to another location. This presents some problems: Computers can get damaged in shipping/handling. Accountability is lost when the device is passing through a chain of people. You don't know where your computer is at any given time. It's retur...