I’ve mentioned many times that my main computer is my notebook computer. Sure, I have a desktop computer, too, I just don’t use it very much.
Before getting my Inspiron 8600 in 2004, my primary computer was a Dell Inspiron 5000, which was also a notebook. That notebook taught me a number of important things to [...]

Remember back when you got your latest computer? It seemed so fast, so much faster than your previous computer. Now, if it doesn’t seem to drag, it just doesn’t seem as peppy as it used to…
Part of that effect is our memory — not the computer’s memory but the memories stored between our ears. We [...]

Recently, subscriber Don Hammons wrote to ask about how to treat the battery in a notebook computer. Don is the proud owher of a new Dell notebook.
Hey Terry,
I have searched your site looking for info for a new Notebook user. I was interested in how to handle power for the Notebook, especially whether [...]

Here are some great SHORT TERM Specials from HP:
November 19th - Nov 25th
Starting at only $399.99 - Compaq Presario V3000Z Notebook PC.
*Includes $100 Mail in Rebate, $180 Instant Rebate, Free Upgrade to 512MB DDR2 SDRAM, Free All-in-One printer ($80).
Nov 19 – Dec 2
Save $300 on select HP Pavilion Notebook PCs - dv2000 Series.
*Includes [...]

HP has a special that expires the next Sunday (Nov. 19th) on some of their HP Pavillion Desktop PCs.
In this case, it is the a1650 series of the HP Pavilion desktop computers, which are designed for entertainment and power computing.
HP is offering both the AMD-based and Intel-based customizable a1650y models, at prices starting at $599.
The [...]

Whether you are buying a new computer or wanting to expand an old one, desktop or notebook, additional memory is one of the cheapest and easiest upgrades you can do.
TIP: If you’re buying a new computer, memory is often one of the highest-priced add-on options that manufacturers offer — usually much higher than the [...]

HP is running some great deals on their desktops and notebooks, plus, here’s a “Web Only” coupon —
$100 exclusive, web-only coupon (Coupon Code: DT7777) when you customize ANY HP Desktop PC configured at $899 or greater (before mail-in-rebates).

This Christmas season, computer buyers will be forced into a choice. Unfortunately, one of the two choices is “waiting.”
Just like the introduction of Windows XP in 2001, Windows Vista will miss the Christmas season, at least in the consumer versions. Although Microsoft is scheduled to release business versions of Windows Vista to manufacturers [...]

Buying a new computer for Christmas is normally a challenge for any family, especially if it’s their first computer.
It’s easy to buy too much computer power, but that can be a waste of money.
But, it’s much easier to buy a computer based on price and get something that is woefully underpowered for today’s world.
The cheapest [...]