Notebooks
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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.
(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.
(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.
(Reviews) A bullet-resistant backpack? But of course. Here's a guide to some offbeat laptop bags.
Bright and Glossy Notebook Screens
(How To) Pros, cons, and health concerns about high-gloss displays.
(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 To) Amateur video reviews can give you another perspective on a product that you're considering.
Fujitsu's Ultraportable Tablet
(Reviews) This ultra ultraportable features a swiveling, tablet-style screen.
(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.
(How To) Jim continues his search for a super-small useable laptop by spending two weeks with a cool new Vaio.
Year-End Buying Guide, Part 1
(How To) Tempted to buy a new notebook? Read our advice before you start shopping.
(How To) Tempted to buy a new notebook? Read our advice before you start shopping.
High-Tech Etiquette, Part 2
(How To) First we discussed reclining airplane seats; now we tackle portable devices.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(How To) More old favs: IBM WorkPad z50, Apple eMate 300, and Psion Series 7 and Netbook.
Lessons Learned in 2006, Part 2
(How To) An iPod can do a lot, older technology can be great, and more.
(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.
(How To) Lithum ion batteries, notebooks on airplanes, VoIP, and more.
Hardware Tips: Cheap Notebook Tweaks: Maximize Your Laptop
(howto) Hardware Tips: Cheap Notebook Tweaks: Maximize Your Laptop
(howto) Hardware Tips: Cheap Notebook Tweaks: Maximize Your Laptop
Stop Would-Be Notebook Thieves in Their Tracks
(howto) Stop Would-Be Notebook Thieves in Their Tracks
(howto) Stop Would-Be Notebook Thieves in Their Tracks
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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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?
(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.
(howto) A comfortable bag, a slick folder holder, and three leather tubes.
Mobile Computing: Packing Tips
(howto) What to take; what to leave; how to pack so you don't have to check anything.
(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.
(howto) A truly slick notebook stand, notebook alternatives, and free breakfast.
Mobile Computing: Hands-On Guide to Notebook Bags
(howto) We review bags for notebook users and uncover a few surprises.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(howto) Traveling light? Traveling heavy? Do it with style and without back strain.