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Problem Solved

Problem Solved is a weekly consumer column that fixes reader problems. From broken laptop computers to faulty kitchen appliances, nothing is off limits for this feature. Each story brings a fresh problem and solution in an engaging and succinct Q&A format.

I sent my laptop to Fujitsu and that's the last I heard from it. Robert Walker's laptop is missing in action. Can I rescue it?

I sent my laptop to Fujitsu and that’s the last I heard from it

February 10, 2024April 24, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Pay attention to the last digit of the price tag. It could tell you if you're getting a bargain, or paying full price.

Rather be shopping? You’ve gotta know the code

January 26, 2024April 23, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Pathdoc/Verizon promises Marie Steponovich won't be charged an early termination fee when she moves to an area where the service is spotty.

Verizon promised it wouldn’t charge an early termination fee, but it did

January 26, 2024April 17, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Meet Brian Youngblood. One day while he was online, he clicked on an ad that offered a "free" credit report.

Get your free credit report right here (some restrictions apply)

January 26, 2024April 16, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Help, my Lenovo laptop is cursed

December 16, 2023April 10, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Categories Problem Solved

Whose fault is that crack in my laptop, Sony?

January 26, 2024April 3, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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How to find hidden fees: 3 secrets no company wants you to know

March 10, 2024April 2, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

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Wait a minute, these National Geographic CDs are obsolete!

August 16, 2025March 27, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

When Sean Corcoran’s CD collection becomes obsolete, he turns to National Geographic for help. You’ll never guess what they said.

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A surprise $40 charge from Comcast

January 26, 2024March 20, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

When Antonia Balazs has a service problem with Comcast, it tries to sell her a pricey “service” contract. Is that a fair resolution?

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Hey, those aren’t the seats I bought on Ticketmaster – are they?

January 26, 2024March 13, 2014 by Christopher Elliott

Michael Seldin’s concert tickets were not what he expected. Is Ticketmaster to blame?

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