The introduction of the iPad was an important moment in computing history, as it revitalized an entire category of tablet computers, and competitors are still trying to recover.

Laptop batteries degrade over time and slowly lose a percentage of their original capacity. This is usually caused by deposits that form inside the battery, which causes resistance and reduces the ability for the battery to deliver as much current. Once a battery’s capacity decreases by a large degree, it needs to be replaced, and [...]

For many users, the battery is an essential part of the laptop experience, as it provides the portable power that allows them to use their laptop almost anywhere. The amount of time you spend away from a power source will depend on the life of the battery. Here are a few guidelines for estimating how [...]

Rapid charging of batteries is possible, but often results in a reduction in the amount of energy that can be stored. On the other hand, super capacitors can recharge very quickly, but don’t have the energy density of batteries.

If your laptop has a dead or malfunctioning battery you may have found that a replacement battery is expensive. If you use your laptop at home and have it plugged into a wall outlet most of the time, you may have wondered whether the laptop will function without a battery, and whether or not it is safe to operate it without one. This article will address some of these questions.

Over the past several years, lithium-ion batteries have been the preferred technology, not just for laptop batteries, but also for a number of electronic devices such as cell phones and MP3 players. Some of the main reasons for their popularity are that they are inexpensive to manufacture and that they don’t exhibit many of the [...]

A few months before its release, information about the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 leaked out in a PDF document revealing that the model would include a new battery technology that Lenovo said would charge faster and last longer than previous ThinkPad batteries. Did this improvement translate to the released model, and is it worth the premium [...]

Whether your current laptop battery if failing or you need a spare for extra battery life, you may find yourself shopping for a battery for your laptop. When you do, it is important to make sure you get the correct battery that is fully-compatible with your exact model. Here are a few methods for determining [...]

Battery technologies are constantly improving, and one of the more recent improvements in recent years has been the introduction of smart batteries. Smart batteries have chips inside them that can control certain charging functions and even monitor the battery’s charge and its overall health directly.

Laptop batteries are the source of power that makes portable computing possible, which makes them one of the most important components of your laptop. If you are having issues with your laptop battery try the troubleshooting steps below to see if you can alleviate the problem.