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Top 3 from Computex 2012 feature
Being an optimistic type of guy, I had hoped to pen a Five of the best from Computex 2012 feature. Alas, there’s not a great deal to write about. Not in terms of new tablets and smartphones, anyways. Indeed, one of the biggest stories out of this year’s Computex was HTC’s absence from the first wave of Windows 8…
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How to repair laptop power adapter cords
Your laptop goes dead and you don’t understand why because it’s plugged in. The very first thing you should look for is status LEDs. The transformer brick or power adapter usually has a status led on it to show that it’s plugged into a good outlet and is functioning. If the laptop power adapter LED…
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Dell upgrades business laptops an Ivy Bridge makeover
Dell has given its entire business PC line an Ivy Bridge makeover, with the launch of eight new Latitude laptops and four Optiplex desktops running on Intel’s third generation Core processors. Speaking at Dell’s Technology Camp event in London, the company’s vice president of End User computing, Erik Dithmer, said that the new products were…
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Apps to keep your iPhone healthy and maintain your iPhone battery
Do you have concerns about the security of your data or the battery life on your iPhone? It is essential to properly maintain your device in order for it to work effectively. Explore the following apps to keep your iPhone healthy in this quick and easy round-up. Lookout Mobile Security Interface – When first launching…
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New iPad maintains 10 hours battery life
Graphics-savvy iPad maintains battery life Leveraging its efficient chip design, Apple says the latest iPad batteries can still run for 10 hours, like the iPad 2, and for nine hours on the 4G LTE cellular network. Even with a big boost in display resolution, the latest iPad will still have 10 hours of battery life…
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Replacement Laptop Batteries Value
Finding Value in Replacement Laptop Batteries One of the great advantages of using a laptop computer is its ability to operate it in a portable manner. This is achieved by the use of a battery as its power source. However, most users take the laptop battery pack for granted and are unaware that it will…
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Optimizing laptop battery power instructions
Have you ever run out of battery power on your laptop, notebook, or netbook during a meeting or a class? Sufficient battery life is a persistent challenge for mobile PC users. You can take simple maintenance steps to extend the life of your laptop battery. TheWindows operating system also offers several ways to help maximize the…
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USBCell does away with battery chargers
A brand new battery – USBCell does away with battery chargers Look Ma, no charger! Today at DEMOfall, the CEO of Moixa Energy Simon Daniel (a quirky physics PhD from the UK) dropped a bag full of chargers on stage. He kicked them away and pulled out of his pocket the marvel created by his…
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Samsung Offering Galaxy Nexus With Free Extended Life Battery
Samsung are offering the Verizon Galaxy Nexus with a free extended battery, and the handset is available for $299.99 when you sign up to a new contract with Verizon Wireless. The extended battery is available when you buy the Galaxy Nexus on Verizon from Samsung Direct, although you may be able to find the handset…
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Battery Breakthrough Could Revolutionize Mobile Computing
Researchers at Stanford University have just made a major breakthroughthat may impact the technology industry for years to come: they’ve built a better battery. The project, an attempt to use lithium-sulfur in place of the lithium-ion technology that is used in batteries today, has been in development since 2007. Recently, the scientists’ efforts were rewarded…
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