A proverbial quote states, “A bad workman blames his tools.” That sounds like a slap in the face for DIY enthusiasts, right? Yet, it’s one of the best pieces of advice you can offer someone who takes pride in their computer skills.

The more time you spend with your computer, the more familiar and comfortable you become with it. No doubt, many tasks such as updating the OS and installing programs become a snap.

But DIY doesn’t always cut it for computer issues. What may start as an attempt to resolve slow performance may escalate into component failure, total data loss, and multiple frustrations.