More Laptops Articles

  • 31 December 2012

  • Feature: Best laptops of 2012

    We review PC Advisor's 10 best laptops of 2012.

  • 28 December 2012

  • How-Tos: Wi-Fi doesn't work after Windows 8 upgrade

    One reason for Wi-Fi problems in Windows 8 is lack of up to date software drivers, as our Helproom Editor explains.

  • 26 December 2012

  • News: 2012 in review: The year in Mac

    Some people have feared that Apple’s focus on mobile devices would leave the Mac gathering dust in a dark corner of 1 Infinite Loop, but 2012 has demonstrated that Apple’s longest-running product line isn’t out of steam yet. With some impressive product refreshes, a brand-new operating system for the second time in as many years, and the promise of more innovation to come, there has never been a better time to be a Mac user.

  • Feature: Buying the right laptop for your family

    With so many laptop models available how do you make the right choice and ensure that you’re investing your money wisely?

  • 25 December 2012

  • Opinion: Personalise your new Windows 8 laptop

    By default Windows 8 looks more or less identical no matter which laptop you buy but you can personalise the OS to make it your very own

  • 23 December 2012

  • Opinion: Windows 8 Live Tiles explained

    For many the new start screen is a harsh departure from the usual Windows desktop, but the tiles are so much more than simple icons used to quickly launch your apps.

  • 22 December 2012

  • News: Turn your Raspberry Pi into a tiny Linux laptop

    Ever since the tiny $35 Raspberry Pi PC began shipping earlier this year, there's been virtually no limit to the fresh uses and extensions that have been envisioned for it.

  • News: The Forgotten eMate 300--15 years later

    Fifteen years ago, Apple released its first and only touchscreen laptop (so far), the often forgotten eMate 300. This translucent clamshell portable, which ran Apple's Newton PDA operating system, represented a bold experiment in educational computing and a drastic departure from Apple's traditional hardware design.

  • 20 December 2012

  • How-Tos: How to clean your laptop's cooling fans

    I've written about this subject in years past, but it's so important I feel obligated to repeat myself for those who might have missed it.

  • Opinion: Setting up your laptop's display

    To get the best out of your screen you need to make sure that it’s set up properly and that you know how to edit the settings for the best performance

  • 19 December 2012

  • News: Apple MacBooks lead in laptop features and reliability

    The world of laptops continues to be dominated by Apple, which had the highest scores in almost all satisfaction measurements in our 2012 reader survey of satisfaction, reliability, and service. With a mere 6 percent of those polled reporting any significant problem with their Apple machine, users also gave top marks to almost all aspects of their MacBooks. Only in design, the number of ports, and performance for the price did readers award Apple-like scores to Windows PC makers.

  • News: 45,000 PCWorld readers name the brands they love (and love to hate)

    Although so many modern conveniences are eminently disposable--think ball-point pens, cheap umbrellas and any article of clothing purchased at a drugstore--this reality has failed to resonate with discerning technology enthusiasts. Computer and gadget buyers still want their gear to work well, to look good, and to last for the long haul. To find out how consumer technology products have been faring, PCWorld launched in August its annual survey of satisfaction, reliability, and service, polling more than 45,000 PCWorld readers (we tabulated the results in mid-November).

  • Opinion: 3D laptops explained

    Many laptops these days come with 3D capability built-in, however this doesn’t mean that your Excel spreadsheets and Word documents will automatically leap from the screen

  • 18 December 2012

  • How-Tos: Use a RAM disk to speed up your PC for free

    A RAM disk is an order of magnitude faster than a traditional disk drive. We explain how to speed up your web browser and other software for free by using your PC's memory as a disk

  • How-Tos: How to fix a crashing PC

    If you're struggling with a computer that crashes, it can be tricky to work out what's causing the problem. We show you how to find out what’s gone wrong and fix it - or get it fixed.

  • Opinion: Coming soon: A new, open laptop from the creator of Chumby

    Open source software has become an increasingly widespread part of the computing world thanks to the ever-growing popularity of Linux, Firefox, LibreOffice, and other prominent examples. Fully open hardware, however, is still much less common.

  • 17 December 2012

  • Opinion: Connect your laptop to an external display

    Many laptops have connections that allow you to hook up your PC to another display, doubling your screen real estate

  • Feature: Premium tech support for your laptop

    All sorts of extras are often included in the price of a laptop over and above the hardware and software. Make sure you're getting a good deal on your warranty and tech support

  • 16 December 2012

  • Opinion: Keep your laptop up to date

    Much of the software we use on a day-to-day basis also has regular patches to improve performance.

  • 15 December 2012

  • Opinion: Clear space on your laptop's hard drive

    The available space on a hard disk seems to be enormous when you first get a laptop, but it’s stunning how quickly you can fill up

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