at the end of which I did not have a Dell battery. The purpose of this saga is not to take on Dell Technologies, which refunded my money, but to say something about logistics. I see in this fiasco a ...

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 ...

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 ...

I own a Samsung Series 5 Ultrabook which I bought in 2013. At the time, it had reasonably good battery life; I got around six hours of mixed use out of it, which was adequate for dashing off to a few ...

If there's one clear edge laptops have over desktop computers, it's their built-in power source. With the rechargeable battery, you no longer have to stay glued near an outlet all the time, or worry ...

Eventually, your once high-endurance laptop might only last a couple hours. Here's how to find out if you need a new one. Sharon Profis Former Vice President of Content, CNET Studios As vice president ...

Switching from battery to AC power on your Dell laptop has battery-saving benefits. If you use your computer on the go in airports, meetings and conventions, your battery must last long enough to keep ...

Are you worried that your battery is starting to die and may need to be replaced? Are you looking for a used laptop and want to make sure that the battery is in reasonable condition before you buy?

Your laptop is an invaluable tool for business, enabling you to take work with you wherever you go. The battery, however, is more of a depreciating asset. With enough use, you will eventually have to ...

The average laptop can last four to five years, but the battery is usually the first part to malfunction. Luckily, laptops ...

After you've bought one of the best laptops for graphic design, you soon get a good idea of how long the battery is likely to last away from a socket. But there's some bad news: this is going to ...