Recently, subscriber Don Hammons wrote to ask about how to treat the battery in a notebook computer. Don is the proud owner of a new Dell notebook. Hey Terry, I have searched your site looking for info for a new Notebook user. I was interested in how to handle power for the Notebook, especially whether [...]
Can Not Install Printer – Do Not Have Permission
Recently, new subscriber Suzanne wrote to ask about her problem installing her printer to her new notebook computer: I just bought a new Notebook Computer ,.Gateway with Windows Vista Home Premium .I can not seem to get my printer networked. Using a Lexmark X6570 All In One Printer, its new also. .I had my Compaq [...]
Accessing Email While Traveling
Accessing personal email while traveling can be something of a challenge. The previous article discussed actually getting access to the Internet. That is the toughest part of checking your email while traveling. Once you get access, most ISP’s have provided a way for you to access your email remotely. If you have a notebook, you should be [...]
Disadvantages of a Notebook Computer
I’ve mentioned many times that my main computer is my notebook computer. Sure, I have a desktop computer, too, I just don’t use it very much. I also have my home theater PC and a Linux-based file server for backup. But, my Dell Inspiron 8600 is the real workhorse. In this week’s online newsletter, my [...]
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