With nearly everything from diapers to cereal boxes getting the “green” stamp, it makes sense that when you purchase something as important and costly as a laptop that you will want to consider its environmental impact. But what makes a laptop green beyond a company just saying so and flaunting it in commercials?
What Makes a Notebook Green?
Can an SSD Save an Old Notebook?
Two years ago, your notebook was young and speedy. It would jump at the chance to do your bidding. But now, as you endlessly tap your fingers waiting for programs to load, it seems slower and less enthusiastic about doing its duty.
The Truth About Notebook Batteries
It’s one of the most important and least understood parts of your notebook—and it provokes so many unanswered questions. Why do batteries gradually lose their ability to hold a charge? Why does it takes longer for a charging notebook to go from 80 to 100 percent charge than it does to go from zero to 80 percent?
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What Are All These Ports For?
Can you ever have too many ports to connect to the world around you? In this article, you'll learn how to take full advantage of your VAIO's ports and flexibility, add a monitor, connect to peripherals and other devices, connect to a network or get online, take advantage of portable media, add sound to videos, send audio messages to your friends, and talk over the Internet while on the go.
Making the Most of Your Notebook's Battery Life
Have you ever had to finish a project on-the-go and realized too late that your battery is dead or dying? In this article, you'll learn how notebooks use battery power, get tips for saving power, and understand Hibernate versus Shutdown power ramifications so you can extend and maximize your notebook's battery life.
Hardware Demystified: Solid State Hard Drives
If you're in the market for a notebook PC, you may have noticed that solid state drives are now an option on some computers. This article explains how these newer drives differ from traditional hard disk drives and provides the information you need to decide if solid state is for you.
From Old PC to New: File Transfer Made Easy
If you've recently purchased a computer or laptop, you don't have to worry about losing any of the information you've been storing on your old system. Discover a few easy ways to transfer your files and settings from the old computer to the new.
Keeping Your Notebook Secure
When you use your portable notebook wherever your busy life takes you, is the data safe and secure from hackers? In this article, you'll learn why notebook and data security is important, then you'll learn how to secure your system, surf the Internet safely, secure e-mail, and use WiFi or a WAN. You'll also get valuable tips to help you keep your sensitive data secure from anywhere.Page 1 of 2
