Q. What RAM memory and hard drives fit my Mac PowerBook G4?
The Powerbook G4 was a revolutionary notebook when it was released, having an all-metal casing manufactured with a Titanium alloy. In Early 2003 Apple switched to an aluminum allow for the case, and...
View ArticleQ. How do I make my notebook battery last longer?
First of all, how old is your battery? Batteries last from one to three years on average, and it would be expected that the capacity is down by 40 – 50% after three years. So if you have an old …...
View ArticleQ. How do I install RAM in a PC Notebook?
The RAM memory in most notebook computers is user-upgradeable. Almost all notebook machines use SODIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Part of the trick is to discover where the memory...
View ArticleQ. Can I upgrade the processor or the graphics card in my laptop?
The short answer is No. The longer answer is that many laptops have the CPU soldered into the motherboard. Even where the CPU is socketed, the motherboard chipset and BIOS would have to specifically...
View ArticleQ. How do I upgrade the hard drive in a Windows laptop?
Most modern notebook machines have hard drives that can be replaced with a larger, faster 2.5″ SATA hard drive or upgraded to a 2.5″ SATA Solid State (SSD) flash drive. Older notebooks may have 2.5″...
View ArticleQ. Can I get a good gaming laptop? For under $700?
First things first. There is no such thing as a real gaming laptop – not if you mean a laptop machine that is portable, battery powered, and has game performance comparable to a desktop machine with a...
View ArticleQ. What RAM memory and hard drives fit my Mac PowerBook G4?
The Powerbook G4 was a revolutionary notebook when it was released, having an all-metal casing manufactured with a Titanium alloy. In Early 2003 Apple switched to an aluminum allow for the case, and...
View ArticleQ. How do I make my notebook battery last longer?
First of all, how old is your battery? Batteries last from one to three years on average, and it would be expected that the capacity is down by 40 – 50% after three years. So if you have an old …...
View ArticleQ. How do I install RAM in a PC Notebook?
The RAM memory in most notebook computers is user-upgradeable. Almost all notebook machines use SODIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). Part of the trick is to discover where the memory...
View ArticleQ. Can I upgrade the processor or the graphics card in my laptop?
The short answer is No. The longer answer is that many laptops have the CPU soldered into the motherboard. Even where the CPU is socketed, the motherboard chipset and BIOS would have to specifically...
View ArticleQ. How do I upgrade the hard drive in a Windows laptop?
Most modern notebook machines have hard drives that can be replaced with a larger, faster 2.5″ SATA hard drive or upgraded to a 2.5″ SATA Solid State (SSD) flash drive. Older notebooks may have 2.5″...
View ArticleQ. Can I get a good gaming laptop? For under $700?
First things first. There is no such thing as a real gaming laptop – not if you mean a laptop machine that is portable, battery powered, and has game performance comparable to a desktop machine with a...
View ArticleQ: Is it expensive to add a Thunderbolt port to a budget priced laptop?
A: Yes, because it means buying a new laptop. The Thunderbolt protocol is an extension of the PCI-e bus and therefore cannot be converted from USB or any other common interface. Thunderbolt relies on...
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