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Got A New Computer? 5 Things You Should Do Right After You Buy A New Laptop Or Desktop

New laptop? Charge it to 100% and then drain it all the way to maximize the battery life. This and 4 other great tech tips for setting up your new laptop.

Internet Safety For Kids & Teens: 3 Ways To Keep Your Children Safe Online

How much screen time is too much? To ensure Internet safety for kids, you need to know the risks, limit their accessibility & monitor their activity online.

How To Speed Up Your Computer: 5 Things You Can Do To Make Windows Faster

Is computer speed an issue? Here are 5 simple things you can do to make Windows 7 faster (or any version of Windows, really).

Laptop handbags for a 17-inch computer. photo by Lynnette at TheFunTimesGuide.com

Looking For A Laptop Purse? How I Found The Best Ladies Laptop Handbag

I got a 17-inch laptop computer, so I set out to find the perfect laptop handbag. Here are the messenger laptop bags that I considered, and the one(s) I bought.

Before You Buy A New Laptop Computer, Think Laptop Power Cord!

I wish I had ordered a backup AC power cord for my laptop when I bought it. If/when the new one should ever stop working, I will make a point to order a second one from the same place where I bought my laptop. Here's why.

Another Way To Go Wireless: Plug In An Ethernet Adapter & Use ‘Powerline Networking’

Three of our computers all tap into the Internet wirelessly -- thanks to our secured wireless network hub. The only problem: Interrupted service. All three of those computers will mysteriously go offline on occasion. Now we're considering an ethernet adapter that plugs in to a wall outlet, instead of a wireless router. Here's why...

Before You Buy A New Computer… What To Look For In A New PC

Are you in the market for a new computer? Before you buy a new PC, check out these tips from the experts, plus my own recommendations based on our recent computer purchases.

Should You Leave Your Laptop Plugged In?

Should you leave your laptop plugged in all the time -- even when you're not using it? Should you let your notebook computer 'hibernate' with the lid closed while the laptop is plugged in? Is it okay to leave your laptop plugged in while you work for hours at a time? Should you ever unplug the laptop cord from the wall? Answers here...