If you’ve done work on a computer for any length of time, you’ve likely experienced the horror being in the middle of a project and the power goes sideways - either from a surge or an outage - and ...

A dead laptop battery can kill your work right where it stands, shutting off your computer before you have a chance to save. Laptop batteries degrade over time, and the battery life you enjoyed when ...

The Intel Compute Stick has been making headlines recently, but it’s not the only option if you’re looking for a tiny desktop computer that can run Windows. For about the same price you can pick up a ...

In The correct way to use your MacBook's battery I wrote that Apple techs recommend that you regularly charge and run down the battery in its notebooks for maximum battery performance and lifespan. In ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. Laptops offer portability, but if you need raw power and ...