laptop battery & accessories
Having a broken phone is not a situation you want to be in for long but there’s always the question of whether to stump up the cash for a professional repair or have a go at fixing it yourself (assuming you’ve no insurance or warranty coverage). This...
The tablet's heyday might have been and gone but there are still some decent small tablets around which will make a nice companion for your phone or laptop. Here are the best ones you can buy. New tablets are somewhat hard to come by these days but if...
Were you lucky enough to pick up a new computer recently? If so, congratulations! No matter if it's a snazzy new Microsoft Surface Book (pictured), some other Windows 10 laptop, or a traditional desktop computer, don't worry about your computer skills...
There are heaps of options for charging your phone these days. Once upon a time we simply had the choice between charging with a wall socket or with our computer and a USB cable, now have USB Type-C, wireless docks, fast charging and even fast charging...
Apple seems to have an iPhone 8 battery problem on its hands, and it’s not clear yet whether it’s occurring in just a handful of edge cases or in a larger batch of phones. Over the past week, reports have been coming out about iPhone 8s that have split...
Pixel phones are the official flagship Android devices from Google. Unlike other Android phones, which are designed by a variety of phone manufacturers, Pixels are designed by Google to showcase the capabilities of Android. Verizon is the only carrier...
It takes more than being careful and travelling with a laptop case to keep your piece of personal technology running in tip-top shape. Along with the top 3 laptop computer maintenance tips that we recommend performing weekly, mobile professionals who...
Expert tips on how to fix a PC or laptop that won't start up and boot into Windows. If your laptop or PC won’t turn on, don’t panic. You might be able to fix it yourself for free by trying these five methods. Here we'll explain the possible causes and...
Smartphones have come a long way over the last few years when it comes to design, camera, or even processing power. However, we have not seen much breakthroughs when it comes to battery technology --which is critical today given that handsets come packed...
Battery life is an aspect of smartphones that hasn’t improved as much as other technology. If you’re a user that depends on your smartphone throughout your day, getting through a full day on a single charge can be a struggle. While there are battery packs...
macOS 10.13 High Sierra is packed with new features for your Mac, and the final version will be available later today. We explain how you can get the update right now. At WWDC 2017 we got our first look at Apple's next version of macOS, which will be...
How to ensure your PC is safe following an August CCleaner attack that affects 2.27 million users. CCleaner has been hacked, it has emerged, putting some 2.27 million PC users at risk. CCleaner is a clean-up utility, so the last thing users would expect...
Huawei's Mate 10 is coming on 16 October, but the company may have already given us a look at one of the three upcoming versions. We reveal the latest rumours on what you can expect from the new phone, including the price, design and features, and newly...
"How do I extend the life of my laptop battery?" is a question we are frequently asked. It's a valid question since laptop batteries are usually expensive to replace. First of all, how long should your laptop battery last? 2-4 years is generally acceptable...
While most people would consider a laptop to be a very complex machine, a laptop battery is a very complex device as well. It has many components that combine to give users the portable power they need. Here we will look at what makes up a modern laptop...
Over the past several years, lithium-ion batteries have been the preferred technology, not just for laptop batteries, but also for a number of electronic devices such as cell phones and MP3 players. Some of the main reasons for their popularity are that...
The World Health Organization has announced on May 31, 2017 that cell phones can possibly cause cancer and as a result, have listed cell phones as a "carcinogenic hazard", in the same category with lead and engine exhaust. The peer-reviewed study consisting...
Choosing Your Operating System Look at what you currently use. When it comes to buying a tablet, the main choice you will need to make is the operating system. The operating systems for tablets fall into three basic camps: Apple (iOS), Google (Android),...
Retina Display is the name given by Apple to the high-resolution screen technology used on various models of the iPhone, iPod touch, and other Apple products. It was introduced with the iPhone 4 in June 2010. What Is Retina Display? Retina Display gets...
It hasn’t even been two weeks after the release of the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus and new owners are reporting to be what looks like a serious battery malfunction. Two reports claim that the iPhone 8 Plus, which was made available to the public on 22...
You can do plenty of things with an old PC besides sending it to the recycling centre. Let's take a look at a few ways you might reuse an old PC. 1. Convert it into a NAS or Home Server If you're running a home network and have multiple users - you, your...
In a world where almost every device connects to the Internet, and life without the web is inconceivable, privacy is a luxury we can no longer afford. Wouldn’t it be great to be able to enjoy everything the Internet has to offer yet still enjoy some privacy?...
Your guide to the latest and best gaming laptops of 2017. Check out our latest reviews and buying advice on the top gaming laptops for this year. What's the best gaming laptop you can buy in the UK? 1. Asus RoG G752VM The Asus ROG G752VM is a terrific...
What does a waterproof IP rating mean? IP stands for 'Ingress Protection' and is used to define the sealing effectiveness of electrical enclosures against intrusion from foreign bodies and moisture. The first number refers to how the device sealed against...
There are things you can do to extend your laptop's battery life. Some you might be doing already, but there are others you may not. Here's how to improve laptop battery life. 1. Dim the screen By far the biggest power drain on most laptops is the screen....
