The good news is that the gas prices are on their way down. The bad news is that the reason the gas is going down again, is because the economy is supposedly such a mess. So now even the good news, is tarnished with bad news. It is everywhere, on every corner, on every radio and television station...fear. The forecasts are not real great either, wi
When you buy a new battery for your laptop, you should know how to charge it properly so that it lasts you for a long time. Usually laptop batteries are lithium-ion batteries. Before you start using them on a full time basis, you should charge the battery completely three times and then discharge it completely three times. By doing this, you ensure
Ever wonder where the stuff you flush down the toilet goes? No? Well, fair enough... flush it and say goodbye! Unfortunately, many of us do have to think about it. Nearly half of all Americans live in a house with a septic tank. We won't go into details, but this is the place where all your "wastewater" (okay, it's sewage) goes. We all flush and fo
It's so easy to kill a notebook people don't even realize they're doing it. Just by following a few easy steps you can avoid having to replace yours, though. Lithium-Ion cells used in recent notebooks are much better than Ni-Cd cells in old notebooks, but some mistakes can lead to their premature death.Avoid deep discharge When possible eddy stock