One of the downsides of owing a notebook PC is battery life, despite the claims of the marketing people, it always seems that you have to recharge more often than you expect, and not only that, but the actual lifespan of a battery before it needs replacing isn’t always up to scratch, like all rechargeable batteries, the one in a notebook has a finite number of recharges before its performance de... Read more.

Don't give up on your old, slow notebook just yet. With a few of ricks, you may be able to drive it right up until the wheels fall off, In recent years, notebook prices have dropped considerably but they're still expensive pieces of equipment. For most users, shopping for a new machine every year or two just isn't an option. It makes sense to wring as much life as possible from your current notebo... Read more.