Once upon a time, computers were gigantic installations that filled up several rooms, and scientists thought computers would only get larger from there. Instead, computers shrank. Yes, gigantic ...

I used Microsoft's free Windows 11 battery health tool to diagnose my PC - and got helpful results ...

If your laptop’s battery doesn't last nearly as long as it first did out of the box, then it might be time to replace it. The lithium-ion batteries used to power most laptops degrade over time with an ...

Keeping retrocomputers going can be tricky enough, but when you’re talking retro laptops, the battery packs add an extra challenge. While one could simply live without the battery, that’s not going to ...

Ben Smith is a writer based in Los Angeles, California who has been covering consumer tech for at least five years. He's written thousands of articles for various sites about laptops, tablets, and ...

It was five years coming, but the battery of my ThinkPad R50 finally met its maker. On a recent trip, it conked out after powering the notebook for only half an hour — three hours short of what I’m ...

Myloginname asked the Laptops forum what to do about a battery that’s not charging. I know I answered this question as recently as February, but I’ve grown dissatisfied with that answer and am using ...

Over the years, Apple has built a strong reputation for its premium hardware, long-lasting products, and dependable ...