Clean Your Laptop Safely
Remember the last time you washed your car? You took it to the car wash or broke out the hose and blasted off layer after layer of grime. And afterwards, you beamed at how good it looked. Heck, you might even have thought it ran better, too. But when was the last time you cleaned your laptop computer? Go to article/video >
Extend Laptop Battery Life
Ah, the laptop computer—the ultimate in digital enjoyment where you can connect, play, and work, wherever, whenever. But if you lose battery power and can't plug in on the go, your laptop just became an oversized coaster. Laptop technologies have really come a long way. Read article >
Laptop Power Settings
The best laptop power settings depend on whether you're using the battery or plugging into an outlet. Both Windows* and Mac* operating systems (OSs) have tools that will help you to extend your laptop's battery life while getting the best performance when plugged in. Read article >
Old Computer Disposal
So you're thinking about getting a new computer, but have you thought about what you're going to do with the old one? Don't just think of that tired old machine as yesterday's news—it deserves some serious attention, to turn it from potential landfill contents into a potential asset. Read article >
Paperless Communication
You've got parties to throw, cards to mail, and friends and family to update with your famous newsletter. So how do you communicate with loved ones in a way that's economical? With a computer, you can reach out and touch someone in ways that are exciting, unique, impactful—and nearly impossible to achieve using a piece of paper in an envelope. Want to save on a stamp this holiday... Read article >
Power Management Settings
Power management settings places your monitor, hard drives and computer into a low-power "sleep" mode after a period of inactivity. A simple touch of the mouse or keyboard "wakes" the computer, hard drive and monitor in seconds. Power management features are standard in Microsoft Windows* and Mac* operating systems (OSs). Read article >
Print Documents as PDF Files
I don't insist on keeping a "paperless office" but I do try to keep the amount of stuff I print to a minimum. I've learned that the best way to save Web pages, tax receipts, paperwork, and other things I want to retain is by converting them into PDF files, and storing them on my computer. I use PDF to save scanned bills and travel receipts. Read article >
Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle Printer Supplies
Most of us have a habit of using far more paper than we need to—from newspapers that capture our attention for only an hour or two, to printed copies of documents that we could just as easily read from a screen. Luckily, changing the paper habit is as easy as keeping the three R's in mind: reduce, reuse, and recycle. Read article >
