A Buyer's Guide to Laptops

When you’re buying a laptop, it can be difficult to know what to look for.

Battery Recall – Are Lithium Batteries Safe?

With the battery recalls that have recently occurred with both Dell and Apple many people have been writing about battery safety issues. Batteries can and do fail. But not as much as you may think. Why do they fail? They fail due to faulty cell design, uncontrolled manufacturing processes, operations in uncontrolled conditions, abuse and through degradation and power loss.

Lithium Ion Rechargeable Batteries

Lithium ion rechargeable batteries are by far one of the most important technologies that have been developed over the last 10 years. Lithium based batteries are used in most portable devices from PDAs to laptops to digital cameras. Lithium ion rechargeable batteries are not hazardous when sealed and used according to the recommendations of the manufacturer. But there a number of electrochemical components contained inside a lithium battery that can cause it to be dangerous.

Mobile Mac Secrets: Automator for Travellers

Travel was a way of magnifying even the smallest mistakes. Forget that little VGA adaptor, and your entire presentation could be sunk. Forget that extra battery, and your laptop could die at the least opportune time. The fewer details you have to remember (or, as the case may be, forget) before, during and after your trip, the better off you'll be.

The Battery - Cathodes, Anodes, and Electrodes (Part 2 of 2)!

Inside your PDA, iPod or any Lithium-ion based battery are electrons, flowing at a speed of 62,000,000,000,000,000,000 electrons per second (that is 62 quintillion electrons per second). But where are they flowing and why? Let's find out!

Buying a New Laptop: Things to Consider

The benefits of laptop computers are immense. They are stylish, portable, business-friendly, and a good one can now do almost anything a desktop can do. How different laptop models compare, however, is something that you should explore before buying the first one you see.

Buying Batteries - Brand New, Used or Refurbished?

When buying a battery for your mobile device (PDA, iPod, Digital Camera etc.) make certain you are only buying new batteries – never buy a used or refurbished batteries! Why? The answer to that is analogous to the question 'Would you Buy a Half Eaten Sandwich?' The answer undoubtedly is no! Here is why!

iPod Battery Capacity

In my last article about the 24 Hour iPod Battery we discussed the true capability of such an iPod battery. Now however, I wanted to speak directly about the primary limitations of current battery technology that makes it difficult to truly get an iPod battery to last 24 hours given the multifaceted demands of consumers. Question: can an iPod battery power your iPod with 24 hours of music playback, a bright screen, cycling through your music files while all the while you are connecting external devices to your iPod? I do not believe so and the testimonies of thousands of iPod users support my belief. Now we must question why?

Why Would You Want To Rent A PDA And How Should You Do It

Renting a PDA is a valid solution to quite a few situations that require this type of a solution. To make sure you do it right, read the following article about PDA rental tips.

Need Parts For Your PDA? Here's How To Get Them The Easy Way

Buying PDA parts should not be taken lightly, as there is research to be done in order to avoid all the pitfalls. Doing your research first will make sure you make good buying decision. Read the article to find more about how to research.

Physical Benefits Of Using A Wireless Telephone Headset

Many companies that employ customer service representatives have now opted for using a wireless headset for telephone use for many reasons. The physical benefits are among the biggest advantages to their use.

PDA Memory Cards - 7 Tips On Using Them To Improve Your Bridge Media Experience

PDA memory cards like the SD memory cards are in many cases a bridge media that will help you more large chunks of data from your PDA to other appliances, quickly and easily. This article contains some tips on how to do that effectively.

Mobile Application Development

With the ever-growing popularity of cell phones, PDAs and smart phones, mobile application development has entered its golden age. With this boom in technology, a new outreach of Java emerged - Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition, or J2ME.