Latest Laptops Opinion

16 May 2013
Opinion: Three simple ways to get a speedy PC

There are three ways to get a faster PC or laptop: buy a new one, upgrade the hardware, or upgrade the software. We can show you how to do them all.
09 May 2013
Opinion: What to do when you can't boot from an external source

Externe can't boot his laptop from a CD or a flash drive. He asked the Answer Line forum for help.
02 May 2013
Opinion: Keep your laptop battery healthy: Use it sparingly

Sibi Marcos asked about removing a laptop's battery to increase it's life.
11 March 2013
Opinion: Replace your laptop screen without spending a fortune

When Carlene Primus' laptop fell and cracked its screen, someone wanted to charge her $1,200 for the repair. She asked about cheaper alternatives.
06 March 2013
Opinion: The Chromebook Pixel gets a thumbs-up from Linus Torvalds

Reactions to Google's new Chromebook Pixel may have been mixed so far, but at least one high-profile figure in the world of IT can't seem to say enough good things about the device.
Opinion: How I survived 7 days in Chromebook exile

I'm not a Google fangirl. I have Gmail accounts for personal and work use, and I spend some time in Google Docs and Calendar, but that's about it. And until a few weeks ago, I had never even more than glanced at the Chrome OS or browser, let alone touched a Chromebook.
25 February 2013
Opinion: Should you pay for internet security software?

Do you need to pay for internet security software, or is free antivirus alone enough to protect your computer on the internet?
20 February 2013
Opinion: Surface Pro: Microsoft asks PC makers to try something new

Microsoft's new tablet the Surface Pro has more in common with your laptop than your iPad. And that's the point.
12 February 2013
Opinion: 'Chromebook Pixel': the Google PC we've been waiting for?

There's been virtually no end in sight to the Chromebook phenomenon over the past few months, with new entries popping up practically every time you turn around.
01 February 2013
Opinion: Booting Linux via UEFI can 'brick' some Samsung laptops

A problem with a kernel driver for Samsung laptops has caused numerous users to find their machines "bricked" after trying to boot Linux on them.
29 January 2013
Opinion: Network not work: life without internet

Could you live without the internet? We certainly can't, and it seems even Google is beginning to rethink its online-only approach with its ARM-powered Chromebook laptops.
10 January 2013
Opinion: Answer Line: Prepare an old PC for a new owner

James R. Miller has a new computer and will be donating his old one. He asked for advice about preparing his old PC for the transition.
09 January 2013
Opinion: The one thing you should never do while traveling

At some point in your life, you'll take a trip. You'll bring your laptop. And you'll make a mistake that will cause you to want to throw that laptop into the swimming pool.
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.
20 December 2012
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
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
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
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.