You never know when you'll need to fix your computer.

It turns out I’d cracked my LCD screen and a guy at the Apple Store told me Apple could fix it for $750. Really? I could buy a new Mac for a few hundred dollars more.

As I left the Apple store I remembered I’d met a Mac consultant, Chelanie Israel (aka Miss Mac), a few years ago. I went home, called Miss Mac and told her about my cracked screen. She said that she could replace the screen but it would be cheaper to send my laptop to Powerbook Medic. Someone who gives up business to help a client save money is at the top of my list. After I thanked her one too many times—I was going to save $500—she said that if I needed help again, she knew I’d call. She’s right.

Whether you use a small computer support service, a national chain like Geek Squad, or even a local high school kid to fix your computer, keep your computer guru’s phone number nearby. You never know when you’re going to need help with your computer, especially if your klutz ratio is as high as mine!