Improving Your Laptop Battery!

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Improving Your Laptop Battery!
  1. Unread #1 - Apr 9, 2009 at 9:25 PM
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    If you own a laptop computer, you know how frustrating it could be when you are working on it when the battery power is very low. It may suddenly splutter and die, leaving you in the lurch. If you are constantly traveling, finding
    a place to recharge your laptop's battery may be a
    challenge. Here are a few tips you can keep in mind to get the most performance and life out of your laptop battery.

    Always plug in your laptop to an AC adaptor whenever one is available. This will ensure that your battery always has full charge and ready to take over when needed. Do not expose your laptop to extreme weather conditions like extreme cold. A cold battery will give out more easily than a warmer one. Try not to use the laptop for long periods of time without recharging the battery. If the battery stops working all of a sudden, precious data may become lost.

    If you use Windows on your laptop, there is a Power Options option in Control Panel that helps you optimize power usage. You can set the laptop to become inactive when not in use for quite some time. It is also possible to adjust the display brightness on the laptop. This may allow prolonged battery life.

    Another tip to remember is that when you are working on the battery as opposed to AC power, let the battery discharge completely before starting to charge it again. The battery can only withstand a certain thousand number of charge/discharge cycles. It is better to let it charge fully before attempting to use it again using battery power. Charge the laptop as soon as you see the battery getting too low.

    A good idea is to have a spare battery. Batteries are affordable these days and easily purchased online from electronics sites. Have at least one fully charged at all times for a quick battery change. Some laptops can run with two batteries. Some laptops are also compatible with external batteries that can be easily added when necessary.

    Battery chargers are available that let you recharge the laptop using terminals available in a car dashboard. This may come in handy when on long trips. If you are in the market for a new laptop computer, buy a smaller, lighter
    version. They are more efficient and able to run longer on a
    single battery charge. There is also battery power optimization software that is available for download. Following these basic tips will help you get the most performance out of your laptop battery.


    I hope that you enjoyed my guide!
     
  3. Unread #2 - Apr 9, 2009 at 9:27 PM
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    Show pics bro, that would make the guide, awesome, on a whole new level
     
  5. Unread #3 - Apr 9, 2009 at 9:30 PM
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    Kinda Small, anyways You should include Pics.

    7/10.
     
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    Very boring to read. Pictures would have helped a lot
     
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    honestly, these are just simple things that everyone should know. Obviously the tips you provided are actually provided with the user manual LOL. Some tips that actually "Help" are like saying to decrease your LCD brightness and having other USB devices not attached that are charging and using your laptop battery, like charging an iPhone while your laptop is running on its Battery.
    I was hoping to get some really useful information because my battery itself dies after 10 minutes of usage, which means i need a new battery.

    2/10 for your guide ><
     
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    Lol yet another battery guide. This one wasn't quite as good imo.

    Try using some more specific tips that not many people know of.
     
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    Improving Your Laptop Battery!

    nice guide bro 10/10
     
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