Notebooks

Laptop Buying Tips, Part 3
(How To) A guide to finding the best places to buy a laptop, plus how much to pay and how to finance the purchase.

Packing Tips for Painless Trips
(How To) New airline baggage fees require new packing strategies for gear-toting travelers. Here are three ways to travel light.

Offbeat Laptop Bags
(Reviews) A bullet-resistant backpack? But of course. Here's a guide to some offbeat laptop bags.

Vista on a Laptop, Part 2
(How To) Readers tell us all the things they like about Vista.

Vista on a Laptop, Part 1
(How To) Readers respond to the question: Is Vista worth the upgrade?

A New Spin on Laptop Bags
(How To) Are four-wheeled bags easier to manage?

Bright and Glossy Notebook Screens
(How To) Pros, cons, and health concerns about high-gloss displays.

Reviewing Video Review Sites
(How To) Amateur video reviews can give you another perspective on a product that you're considering.

How Not to Pack a Laptop
(How To) Do's, don'ts and a slew of tips for avoiding problems.

Fujitsu's Ultraportable Tablet
(Reviews) This ultra ultraportable features a swiveling, tablet-style screen.

Sony's Sleek Ultraportable
(How To) Jim continues his search for a super-small useable laptop by spending two weeks with a cool new Vaio.

All About Ultraportables, Part 2
(How To) We discuss battery life, weight, and price issues.

Year-End Buying Guide, Part 1
(How To) Tempted to buy a new notebook? Read our advice before you start shopping.

Keep Your Notebook PC Safe From the Elements
(How To) Keep Your Notebook PC Safe From the Elements

High-Tech Etiquette, Part 2
(How To) First we discussed reclining airplane seats; now we tackle portable devices.

High-Tech Etiquette, Part 1
(How To) Kindler, gentler passengers? We think not. Readers give our author an earful.

Traveling Without a Notebook
(How To) How to leave the laptop at home and make the most of another computer at your destination.

Handheld PC Redux, Part 2
(How To) More old favs: IBM WorkPad z50, Apple eMate 300, and Psion Series 7 and Netbook.

All About Ultraportables
(How To) Are these pricey devices solid contenders or just lightweights?

Lessons Learned in 2006, Part 2
(How To) An iPod can do a lot, older technology can be great, and more.

Lessons Learned in 2006, Part
(How To) Lithum ion batteries, notebooks on airplanes, VoIP, and more.

Gotcha!: Laptops That Aren't
(howto) Gotcha!: Laptops That Aren't

Back-to-School Notebooks, Part 1
(howto) Back-to-School Notebooks, Part 1

Explosive Notebooks
(howto) Explosive Notebooks

Hardware Tips: Cheap Notebook Tweaks: Maximize Your Laptop
(howto) Hardware Tips: Cheap Notebook Tweaks: Maximize Your Laptop

Laptop Security, Part 2
(howto) Laptop Security, Part 2

Laptop Security, Part 1
(howto) Laptop Security, Part 1

Stop Would-Be Notebook Thieves in Their Tracks
(howto) Stop Would-Be Notebook Thieves in Their Tracks

Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 2
(howto) Treo as Notebook Alternative, Part 2

Your Favorite Notebooks
(reviews) Your Favorite Notebooks

BlackBerry as Notebook Alternative, Part 1
(howto) BlackBerry as Notebook Alternative, Part 1

BlackBerry Alternatives
(howto) BlackBerry Alternatives

Lessons Learned in 2005
(howto) Lessons Learned in 2005

Peace-of-Mind Backup
(howto) Peace-of-Mind Backup

Internet Access via Cell Network
(howto) Internet Access via Cell Network

Update on Refurbished Notebooks
(howto) Update on Refurbished Notebooks

PC Syncing Tips
(howto) PC Syncing Tips

Tips for Faster Startups
(howto) Tips for Faster Startups

Video to Go
(howto) Video to Go

Protect Your Portables
(howto) Protect Your Portables

Hotel Business Centers
(howto) Hotel Business Centers

Computing in Coach Class, Part 2
(howto) Computing in Coach Class, Part 2

Computing in Coach Class, Part 1
(howto) Computing in Coach Class, Part 1

Don't Lose Your Gadgets
(howto) Don't Lose Your Gadgets

A Notebook's Hidden Costs
(howto) A Notebook's Hidden Costs

Old Notebooks, New Lives
(howto) Old Notebooks, New Lives

Avoid Cell Phone Woes
(howto) Avoid Cell Phone Woes

Spring Cleaning
(howto) Spring Cleaning

Traveling Light
(howto) Traveling Light

How to Dispose of an Old Notebook
(howto) How to Dispose of an Old Notebook

More Notebook Buying Tips
(howto) More Notebook Buying Tips

Online Backup, the Sequel
(howto) Online Backup, the Sequel

Repair or Replace?
(howto) Repair or Replace?

Ruggedized Notebooks
(howto) Ruggedized Notebooks

Mobile Computing: Trade-Show Tips
(howto) It's all about survival of the well-prepared.

Hardware Tips: Maximize the Power From Your Notebook's Battery
(howto) Tips on conserving laptop power; more on Serial ATA power cables; check backup discs for errors.

Mobile Computing: Best Notebook Alternatives
(howto) Cures for airport security hassles, mucky keyboards, and crushed clavicles.

Mobile Computing: More Tips for Taking Time Off
(howto) Managing e-mail and PC devices if you can't be without them.

Mobile Computing: Essential Keyboard Shortcuts
(howto) Twelve shortcuts that are more efficient than clicking a mouse and dragging a pointer.

Mobile Computing: How to Unplug for a Vacation
(howto) Prepare for your time off, so you can be incommunicado.

Mobile Computing: Refurbished Notebooks
(howto) The rules have changed. Is that refurb really a good buy?

Mobile Computing: More Packing Tips
(howto) A comfortable bag, a slick folder holder, and three leather tubes.

Mobile Computing: Tablet PC Tales
(howto) Real users talk about their experiences--bad and good.

Mobile Computing: Packing Tips
(howto) What to take; what to leave; how to pack so you don't have to check anything.

Mobile Computing: Notebook Stands, Tablet PCs
(howto) A truly slick notebook stand, notebook alternatives, and free breakfast.

Mobile Computing: Safer Pointing Devices
(howto) Avoid hand and neck injuries with good ergonomics.

Mobile Computing: Port Replicators
(howto) Plug all your cables into one convenient connector.

Mobile Computing: Hands-On Guide to Notebook Bags
(howto) We review bags for notebook users and uncover a few surprises.

Mobile Computing: Notebook Bag Buyers' Guide
(howto) The right bag makes all the difference. We talk features and products.

Mobile Computing: Tips for Frequent Flyers
(howto) Notebook users who spend a lot of time flying should read this.

Mobile Computing: Notebook Alternatives
(howto) Small lightweight devices that can help you out of a tight squeeze.

Mobile Computing: Tune-Up Time
(howto) How to clean out, tune up, and improve the performance of your notebook.

Mobile Computing: Make Notebook Batteries Last
(howto) More than ten tips for getting more from a battery.

Mobile Computing Tips: Spotlight on Notebook Displays
(howto) We analyze the three type of notebook screens--in plain English.

Mobile Computing Tips: Choosing a Computer Travel Bag
(howto) Traveling light? Traveling heavy? Do it with style and without back strain.