Adam asked:


I want to download something but i takes a da y, and im planning on leaving my laptop on over night (with the screen down) but when i put the screen down it goes into sleepmode. And the programe wont download while my laptop is in sleepmode.

-Im not downloading ****.

Dominque

Missa_805 asked:


I would like to know what laptop/notebook is the best a college student. I probably need a lot of memory on it and it should be able to fit in a back pack without being to heavy. Also do colleges make you have a certain laptop/notebook? I am going to a community college, would it matter?

Adolfo

Brian Link asked:


 

With the rise of a mobile lifestyle and telecommuting, laptops have proliferated and become almost as common as the home computer.  In some instances the laptop has become the home computer.  The reason for the popularity is the portability it affords the computer user.  And with the ability to take the laptop anywhere, this leads to unexpected damage from the elements and to heavy wear and tear.

Because the laptop was designed for mobility, this makes it more prone to damage. Aside from the regular wear and tear from lugging around the computer, there are greater risks for accidents.  Accidentally pouring coffee over the laptop, or dropping it, running the car over the case, or even sitting on the laptop can damage the unit.  Physical damage to the laptop case can make it unbootable.

In most instances, the laptop is a secondary computer or is wired to an office LAN, it is prudent to regularly save data to a desktop or a server.  In case of loss, a copy of important data is stored at the office or at home.  Backup utilities take advantage of this connectivity and can schedule an automatic backup of files to the desktop computer or the office file server.

Frequently, laptops come with a recovery disk CD.  The laptop recovery disk CD contains the compressed hard disk contents prior to the laptop use.  In case the hard disk fails, or the user wants a full re-write, or re-install of the laptop, the laptop is booted up from the laptop recovery CD and a full reinstall is done.  For a laptop data recovery, a full restore from existing backup can be done after the system has been re-installed.

The laptop recovery disk CD is not to be confused with the Windows recovery disk.  This is also different from recovery disks from data recovery programs.  The Windows recovery disk is used when trying to boot a computer with a corrupted hard disk, or a computer which fails to boot.  It repairs the Windows system files.  Recovery disks from backup and recovery software vendors allow the user to boot up the disk and do a laptop data recovery by restoring the hard disk data from a backup.

Some laptops have intelligent hard disks that help avert data loss.  The Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) for hard disks informs the user of probability of a hard disk failure.  A laptop with SMART hard disks would inform the user if a hard disk crash is inevitable.  This gives the user enough time to back up important hard disk data.  It also allows the user the luxury of going to a service center to diagnose the computer before the hard disk fails.

In case of accidental damage, there are laptop data recovery services, which the owner can avail of.  These laptop data recovery services are full service repair bureaus which check the computer parts and not just the hard disk.  The owner sends the unit to the service center for laptop data recovery, laptop checkup and diagnostics and repair.  For laptop data recovery the hard disk is isolated and an image of the hard disk data is created prior to repairing it.

With these service bureaus the laptop data recovery can be done even if the hard disk is completely damaged or is not working. Laptop data recovery can be done for inaccessible drives or partitions, corrupted files or disks, virus attacks, overwrites, accidental file deletion, laptop hardware component failure, hard disk crashes, fire, flood and water damage, media contamination or damage, and accidental formatting or partitioning.

Laptop data recovery may be a longer process than data recovery for a desktop computer.  There are more reasons for a hard disk failure or laptop damage to happen.  However, for different scenarios of hard disk failure, boot up failure or data loss, there are different laptop data recovery solutions available to the laptop user.

 



Karl

johnnyandelly asked:


My wife has a photography business. Until now she has been editing her photos on our home computer but recently we have decided to get a laptop for the business. She wants it to have photoshop as well as the ability to download pictures fast. We would like to also see if there is an option to add a card reader to the laptop. Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated. Thanks

Ahmed

Sam asked:


I am thinking of upgrading to the latest innovate way of using the Internet the wireless way. But the thing is that I have only got one wireless laptop but have two old laptops which I would like to connect. ….I want to know can this be done and what do I have to purchase in order to connect the non wireless laptops to a wireless connection…

Milton

bloom media asked:


One of the most increasingly popular items on the computer market today is laptops; as opposed to their desktop counterparts, laptops offer mobility and great versatility. In today’s ever increasing and demanding world, the ability to take your work with you wherever you go can really simplify your life. With laptops, doing this is easy and actually quite pleasurable.

Laptop computers generally have long last batteries that can be charged up and used for hours on end, without the need to plug in to an outlet. This is a great feature, since many people who use laptops prefer to take them many places that may not have any available power outlets. Some of the best laptops with very long lasting batteries are Acer laptops; if you are in the market for a laptop and are primarily looking for one that will be incredibly portable and feature a durable, long lasting battery, then an Acer laptop just might be right for you.

Acer laptops are among the lightest and most portable available on the market today. They are immensely popular for that reason, and because they come in a wide range of colors and designs. All of the models in Acer’s lineup have state of the art, cutting edge features and stack up quite favorably among the laptops of other major manufacturers. Acer laptops also boast interfaces and systems which are equal to, or even surpassing, those of many desktop PCs. No matter what kind of specifications you may have in mind, you should have no problem finding an Acer laptop that is up to the job.

It can be confusing and even rather difficult trying to figure out what kind of laptop to purchase. One easy to way to narrow down your search is to limit it to only Acer laptops. By doing this, you are immediately guaranteeing that the laptop you end up with will be of quality design and have all of the latest, most technologically savvy features. People who know a lot about laptops tend to favor the Acer brand, because they generally are on the cutting edge of laptop technology. You will find it far easier to make a decision, too, by limiting your search to Acer brand laptops.

There is such a large lineup of Acer laptops that you will then need to decide what kinds of features are absolutely essential to you. One immediate and quite obvious decision to make is whether you want a laptop or a netbook. While a laptop really is basically a desktop PC in miniature, a netbook is a more minimalistic machine; they are primarily used to get online and surf the Internet. For this reason, though, they are incredibly affordable when compared with full blown laptops. If you don’t need fancy word processing programs, for example, and mainly plan to use your laptop for getting online, an Acer netbook might be the right choice for you.

Once you have narrowed down your search to either an Acer laptop or an Acer netbook, you can research the various available models online. Decide how much RAM you will require, and how large a screen and keyboard you would like. After you’ve determined your basic hardware requirements, you can get to the fun stuff: Acer laptops come in a splendid array of colors and some of them even have trendy and interesting designs on them, to make them truly unique.



Liam

Alynna asked:


Within the past couple of weeks my laptop has refused to play sound on any websites, like youtube, myspace, facebook, anything with sound. I have my laptop volume turned up and the websites volume turned up yet nothing happens. I can play music on iTunes and hear it but anything on any website won’t play.

Bryson

Scott Pheulp asked:


It is amazing how many laptops/notebooks have ineffective cooling.  Poor laptop cooling is a top reason for laptop failures in my humble opinion.  A laptop without good laptop cooling will have its hard drive, CPU, motherboard and battery life greatly reduced very quickly. 

If you have had your laptop for many years, it might need to be open up and have the dust cleaned out. Dust will accumulate inside of your laptop case after a period of time. Case and CPU fans will get so dusty that they will either slow down or stop working completely.  Danger of overheating vital components will than become imminent.  You might need some important laptop cooling help.  A really good sign you need cooling help is when your laptop computer fans are so noisy that you can not hear yourself think.  Accumulated dust will make fans noisy and reduce vital air flow cooling.

If your laptop case and fans are practically dust free than you might want to look at some really nice laptop cooling fan devices out on the market.  The more laptop cooling you have providing more cool airflow, the better your laptop will run.  It will also extend the life of your expensive laptop computer.  Hey, by the way did you know that the cooler your laptop runs the faster it will run. It’s true!  The hotter your laptop gets the slower it becomes.  So look into some good Laptop Computer Cooling Devices soon!

There are some great ways to improve your laptop cooling You could turn your house or office air conditioner down to say a nice cool 50 (°F) or 60 (°F) degrees.  But that would not be practical. Besides, not enough cool air would be push inside of your laptop to make that much difference.

What you really might want to look at are some well made secondary cooling fans for your laptop/notebook.  These laptop cooling fans are provided as external secondary cooling for your laptop or notebook.  They do not replace your existing laptop cooling components like your case fan, CPU fan or any motherboard heat sinks.  They simply add extra cooling on top of your existing laptop cooling from externally attached laptop cooling fans.

See more ways in Coolest Laptop Cooling Part 2

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Nicholas

Linda Powell asked:


Pink is a color associated with women. It is a soft and feminine color, and nowadays, even men are starting to wear pink. Seen on clothes, makeup and cars, pink is now making a wave by adding some attitude to gadgets. IPods, mobile phone, mp3 players, digital cameras, and recently, laptops are seen in hot shades of magenta.

Laptops are no longer known as symbols of the rich or the professionals. They are necessities and can be seen almost everywhere, in schools, colleges, offices, and cafes.

Nowadays, everyone is getting more and more technologically perceptive. Since laptops are commonly seen everywhere, those who want to be unique and different have started to look for ways to make their laptops match their personalities.

Nothing screams personality and attitude more than a pink laptop, right? Computer and laptop manufacturers such as Sony, Dell, LG, and Samsung, to name a few, have started to offer pink laptops. The color pink has proven to add attraction and the extra x-factor that help sell their laptops. Women, especially young teenage girls love those pink laptops, as they are not just useful gadgets, but are also fashion statements.

Say goodbye to boring black, gray, or white gadgets. Bring in some colors into your high-tech gadgets and go for pink. If you have a pink laptop, there is a guarantee that someone will talk to you by either telling you how cool your laptop looks in pink, or by asking you more about your pink laptop because they want to get one too.

You will be the envy of others if you have a pink laptop. It is eye-catching, and will certainly be a conversation starter. You might make new friends and acquaintances by sporting a pink laptop at your favorite café. If you own a business, your pink laptop might help you in getting more clients.

Some computer companies are also offering laptops for charity purposes, such as ****** cancer awareness programs. By purchasing pink laptops from these companies, you are helping towards a charitable purpose, as a percentage of your purchase is donated for charity.

However, if you find that your favorite brand is not offered in pink, you can have your laptop sprayed in pink. You can also choose your favorite shade of pink. Dell XPS and ThinkPad systems are offering custom-painted laptops.

A company names Colorware specializes in custom-painting laptops too, such as Apple laptops. They also offer other colors besides pink. After you have purchased your Apple laptop, you will choose the color that you want. Then, your laptop will be assembled and painted. A special paint with UV protection is used.

Your laptop will also be treated with special chemicals to avoid scratches and damages from wear and tear. When the paint dries up, your laptop is assembled and tested to make sure that it works perfectly. Available at a reasonable price, everyone can have his or her laptops custom-painted.

Pink laptops are cute. Owning one will make you unique, especially if you are looking for individuality. Not compromising on the quality and performance of the machine, pink laptops are must-haves for fashionistas who want to be hip and trendy.

For men, why not get yourself a pink laptop? It is the color of attraction and women will definitely be more attracted to you if you are using one.



Phillip

Anmol Taneja asked:


The biggest new invention of the modern science and technology is computers and laptops as one can easily complete his or her different chores anywhere like documentation, data storage and creation. That’s why it has become an integral part of all offices and workplaces all over the world. It has become an integral part of the daily lives of even normal ordinary people like housewives and students. Now the time of availing cheap laptop in India has arrived which has an additional advantage of portability as compared with desktop computer. Today, thin and light weight cheap laptops are available in India and are the first choice of every person. Nowadays various companies offer different qualities of cheap laptops in India that are specified to certain users and specific processes. Like some laptops are built for mathematical calculations whereas some laptops are used for media editing.

Laptops are just like personal computers as they also consist both hardware and software components. One should check some basic features of laptop while purchasing like external memory ports, internal memory and processing speed. Also check its other accessories like sound card, video card and capture card. Do determine the strength of shells and casing as some shells offer shock resistant qualities that protect the inner hardware from any short-circuit, impact or emergency. Place shock resistant pads around the monitor for increasing shock absorbance capability of the laptop. Some companies offer water resistant models of laptops for securing the shell of the laptop. So if one can extend his/her budget, one should not compromise on quality as the high price of laptop will get compensated with the high performance and low maintenance of the laptop. Also look for some good additional laptop components like batteries, webcams and USB accessories. Make sure that the external additions are easily adapted by the laptop and don’t burden its processing.

Whenever a new model of laptop is launched by a company it comes with sky rocketing prices so wait for some time to get a deal. Nowadays with increased usage of laptops the demand for cheap laptops has increased. Now various companies are offering their laptops through a variety of range that vary from basic to premium ones. Various websites offer information regarding market trends in laptop purchase and also some tips for having a good deal also. One can easily search for different cheap laptops in India and deals on them by accessing different sites regarding laptop sale so as to get a beneficial deal while sitting at home.



Dwayne