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Dell announces new Windows 8 lineup for businesses
Dell rolled out its new lineup of business-focused Windows 8 computers Wednesday, announcing that it would add two portable Latitude devices and a desktop OptiPlex to its offerings once the new Microsoft operating system is released. While the announcement provided few technical details, Dell did say that the OptiPlex 9010 is a 23-inch all-in-one desktop,…
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How to Charge a Dell Latitude D620 Battery
The Dell Latitude D620 is a laptop computer that uses a Dell laptop battery to power the computer when it is not plugged in to a power outlet. Over time this battery can become degraded to the point where you need to change it, or you might need to change it so you can swap…
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Useful laptop battery troubleshooting tips
If you are having trouble with your laptop battery because it will not charge, it is not necessarily time to buy a new battery yet. There are several reasons behind why this could be happening, and here you will learn useful laptop battery troubleshooting when you battery refuses to charge. Before you begin troubleshooting your…
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Complete Professional Battery Knowledge Tips & FAQ
Batteries Care Instructions Battery Do’s: A new battery comes in a discharged condition and must be charged before use (refer to the devices manual for charging instructions). Upon initial use (or after a prolonged storage period) the battery may require three to four charge/discharge cycles before achieving maximum capacity. When charging the battery for the…
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Review Asus Padfone – 4.3-inch smartphone docks inside 10.1-inch tablet
Asus always opens its home computer show Computex with a bang and this year it was the Padfone – a 4.3-inch smartphone that docks inside a 10.1-inch tablet dock with dynamic display switching, two batteries, a shared SIM card, a single hard drive, Qualcomm processor, Android‘s next generation operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich) and a…
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How to make the most of the laptop you already have
Consumer envy continues to be a major selling point when it comes to anything electronics. You know how it goes. No sooner do you buy a latest techie device you thought you couldn’t live without than a better, updated model hits the store shelves. That trend will continue, as there is no shortage of enhancements,…
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Top 10 Key Features in Windows 8
Released just last week in Developers Preview mode, Windows 8 already contains more than 300 new features. At its Build developers conference, Microsoft pointed to plans to keep adding more new capabilities until Windows 8 evolves into a shipping product. Which of the existing features are most important to get to know about right now? While no…
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How to Boost Your Toshiba Satellite Laptop Battery
Time and use can take a toll on your Toshiba Satellite battery. This can result in a decrease in battery life. While once you may have been able to power your laptop for three hours using only battery power, now you can only power your laptop for two hours, or even less. Recalibrating or reconditioning…
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Dell updates Vostro laptop for better laptop battery life
Dell has launched the V131, a new ultraportable laptop in its small-business Vostro line that the company says improves on the poor laptop battery life of its predecessor, the Vostro V130. Dell has launched the V131, a new ultraportable laptop in its small-business Vostro line. The Vostro V131, unveiled on Thursday, lets customers replace laptop…
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Scientists Home in on Lithium Laptop Battery Safety Flaws
Scientists at Cambridge have developed a simple, accurate way of “seeing” chemistry in action inside a lithium-ion battery. By helping them understand how these batteries behave under different conditions the new method — which involves Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectroscopy — could help researchers solve the fire safety problems that have dogged the development of…
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