Tips for Getting the Most Life Out of Your Laptop Battery by Eve Larson
As more and more people are becoming part of the mobile workforce and using laptop or tablet PC’s battery life is often a primary concern. Today’s portable computers use lithium-ion batteries instead of older style nickel-cadmium power sources. In addition to being able to hold a greater charge,... If you aren’t using your wireless connection to connect to the internet or network turn off the wireless connection it will extend the life of your battery. ... If your battery lasts for 4 hours and on the first day you use it for 2 hours and then recharge it fully and the next day you use it...

Wireless Networking, Part 2: Setup and Security by Jason Kohrs
The first installment in this two-part series of Tech Tips provided an introduction to the basic capabilities and hardware involved in wireless networking. In the final installment of this two-part series, we will look at some of the basic setup and security considerations that should be addressed. ... Change Router IP Address Most routers ship with a default IP (Internet Protocol) address, something like 192.168.1.1, which is utilized by the user for accessing the configuration utility interface, as well as by the network itself for negotiating the LAN and WAN connections.

Handheld Computers Guide - What to Know When Purchasing Your New PDA by Donny Duncan
Handheld computer devices, also known as PDAs (Personal Digital Assistant) are quickly becoming a necessity for millions of people around the globe. The ability to replace your address book, calendar, calculator, and even some functions of their home computers, can be absolutely priceless. ... Things to look for when purchasing a handheld computer Processor Speed - Just like any computer, it's important to know how fast your handheld computer is. ... With the cost of a handheld computer being slashed at every turn, they're no longer only for the deep pocketed or the mobile business man...

How to Choose Cheap Computer Laptops? by David Au
Laptops are now handy and ultra portable, more powerful with 512 mb to 1 gb of memory. Laptops are thin, stylish and lightweight under 5 lbs. Some mobile people e.g. sales representatives and executives are opting out of desktop computers altogether and use a laptop for all their computer needs. ... (C) If building your own computer seems too much an effort for you, you can get a last year model. ... (B) You can save a good chunk of money by getting computer parts at dirt cheap prices and assemble your own computer laptop...

How to Choose Computer Peripherals by Alex Fir
When buying a computer you must consider not only the quality of the internal components, but also the external ones that make the entire multimedia experience possible. Computer peripherals, from printers to web cams, are an important part of our lives and activities, if not the most important... Nowadays the optical and wireless mice are the best choice, so buying a wireless multimedia keyboard can be of use also. ... There are many types of computer peripherals out there: external hard drives, sound speakers form tiny to extremely large, real 5.1 systems, scanners, card readers for our...

Spyware - How Can You Protect Your Computer From It by Markus Wahlgren
Spyware was in headlines for the first time in 1999 when a freeware game called “ Elf Bowling” circulated with spying software along with it. Since then spywares are creating a havoc in the computer world. Some of the downloadable software comes with a licensing agreement that a spyware program... There are four essential steps that are essential to safeguard your computer against this malicious software. ... One of the best ways to do it is by utilizing the automatic update option in the computer.

The Ongoing Debate Between PCs and Consoles For Online Gaming by Gregg Hall
So, you love to play games and you are looking for the best way to play them. There is a lot of internal debate when trying to decide between a personal computer or a game console. You first have to decide what type of games you want to play and which technology is better suited. ... And when using the computer for games, you can still do other things, for example, listen to downloaded music or chat with friends with instant messengers. ... A PC is great for playing online games, most computers are already hooked up to the internet to logging on is easy.

Free Downloads Can Disable POP Ups by Morgan Hamilton
How often do you use your computer? Most families have several PCs or Macs at their homes. It is so easy and convenient to access the Internet. You only need a laptop and wireless high speed Internet connection. We use these wonderful super-machines on a daily basis as they make our lives easier. ... Isn't it high time you got rid your computer of those nasty pop ups once and for all? ... No matter if I am shopping for a birthday gift or selecting a vacation package, it is all done with my home computer.

Buying a Laptop by Sezer Bozkurt
Purchasing a laptop computer is not an easy job to do because there are so many important things that should be considered before purchasing. Besides the common things that are shared by desktops such as type of CPU, MHZ of processor, size of RAM, size and type of hard disk, brand and support,... Some high quality laptops have several connectivity options such as wireless network cards (to connect to wireless networks), Centrino technology (internet connectivity almost anywhere) and much more. ... The latest models offer 5 or more hours of use depending on what you use it for.

Microsoft Update - 5 Reasons to Update Service Pack 2 by Jason Kohrs
Microsoft released Service Pack 2 (SP2) for the Windows XP operating system back in August (2004), representing significant improvements in many areas, especially system security. For those people that are still unsure whether they should update to it, the following five reasons may help make... Internet Pop Up Blocker With Service Pack 2, Internet Explorer now features an integrated pop up blocker to help reduce, if not fully eliminate, the presence of those nuisance ads. ... Simplifed Wireless Networking The popularity of wireless networking has exploded as the hardware has becoming...