The Laptop Specialist Blog http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog The laptop specialist blog RSS feed Wed, 30 Jul 2008 10:22:46 +0000 en 108 Tiny lightweight laptop adapter http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=125 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Do you find your laptop bag being weigh down by an adapte [...]]]> A travel table for laptops http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=124 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Here's a nifty new invention especially designed for the business traveler. If you often find yourself in [...]]]> Laptop stickers http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=123 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events How many of you have experienced the joy of buying a new laptop, eagerly waiting for it to be d [...]]]> Disabling your laptop's touchpad http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=122 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Many of you may already be using Touchfreeze- Well it seems to be Toshiba's turn to ha [...]]]> HP Laptops new technology http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=120 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events HP has introduced the new CoolSense technology into their latest version of its Pavilion dm3 laptop. The laptop has “strategically placed vents” as well as the HP Thermal assistant. T [...]]]> Laptop burnt by lightning http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=119 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events I'm sure the user of this laptop got a big scare when lightning struck and burnt a hole straight thro [...]]]> Should you buy 2nd hand? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=118 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events 7 Deadly Sins for your laptop http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=117 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events We have had a record 3 laptops booked in with us today for liquid spillage issues which has prompted me for today's blog so here are our 7 deadly sins that can lead to the demise of your sacred lap [...]]]> Best back-to-school laptop backpacks http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=116 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events In a couple of weeks, our little lovelies will be back at school.  Incr [...]]]> Which is the toughest laptop? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=115 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Well we are completely unbiased when it comes to [...]]]> Increasing the lifespan of your laptop http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=114 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Okay so we are in the business of repairing laptops so we are always going to advocate the repair unless we deem it uneconomic to do so i.e. the cost of the repair far out ways the cost of the lapt [...]]]> Which laptop should you buy? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=113 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Avoid damage to your laptop http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=112 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Whether you are buying an additional adapter or a replac [...]]]> Monday's top tip - security http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=111 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events We all know that if someone is out to steal, if there is one, they are going [...]]]> Laptop health tips http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=110 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events I love my laptop and not suprisingly, I use it alot.  I know lots of business users like me that have laptops are sensible and have desk solutions with externa [...]]]> Trojan virus hitting laptops http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=109 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Yesterday, a laptop came into us acting funny on the web.  We immediately suspec [...]]]> Laptop repairers should not need your password http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=108 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Time and time again, we warn people about giving out their passwords so easily or not having any security on their laptop.  As a repairer, we do not generally need your passwords as we use alt [...]]]> Asus launches laptop with long lasting battery http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=107 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Asus have announced the launch of their B series notebooks [...]]]> Monday top tips http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=106 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

[...]]]> Something for the weekend http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=105 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Laptop with power issues http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=104 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

A job came into us this week with the problem, "Inte [...]]]> Laptop to the rescue http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=103 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events A woman who was burgled and tied to her bed managed to use her laptop to send an SOS message.&nbs [...]]]> Safety tips when travelling solo http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=102 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Your bed is not an ideal place http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=101 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Keep your laptop snuggled http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=100 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events This is what happens when you carry your laptop in an unsubstantial bag.   We see laptops in [...]]]> Do you really need that technology? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=99 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Think carefully before you buy is our best advise on a new laptop. We’ve had a laptop in for a broken screen replacement this week. Normal screen replacement is £130.00 all [...]]]> Lock that laptop down http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=98 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events We’ve men [...]]]> Charging your laptop wirelessly http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=97 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

The Wireless Power Consortium announced yesterday  that it will start working on a new specification for w [...]]]> India Develops World’s Cheapest Tablet http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=96 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events India Dell warns over infected motherboards http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=94 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Dell is warning customers about some of their products having spyware infected motherboards. There hasn't been much information realeased as yet, but as soon as we hear more we'll be sure to [...]]]> The future of laptops http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=93 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

The iPad is definitely going to alter the way our laptops/tablets look so what does the future hold for the common laptop? How about [...]]]> New laptop speaker http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=92 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Laptops are a great way to keep mobile, but when you’re on the mo [...]]]> A curved laptop? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=91 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Arc has come up with a concept of a c [...]]]> Swiftpoint mouse http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=90 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Swiftpoint have developed a new mouse for laptops thats upto 40% m [...]]]> Portability becomes problematic http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=88 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events As people begin to do more with their laptops and they become more portable, coupled with the introduction of i-Pads and smaller laptops that can just about go anywher [...]]]> A laptop that will stay awake longer than you http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=87 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

Samsung has announced [...]]]> Universal laptop adapter http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=86 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events How would you like to have one adapter that can be used on any laptop, tablet or notebook? Well the If you just can't do without your laptop, then these in-car [...]]]> Keep your laptop cool http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=83 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events With the weather starting to heat up make sure your laptop stays cool with one of these trendy cooling pads. With 3 fans that run through the usb connection and costing less than £10 its defi [...]]]> Power saving LCD sells out in only 1 day http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=81 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events The 3Qi power saving LCD from Pixel Qi's has sold out a day after going on the market.  [...]]]> Sony Vaio laptop recall http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=80 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Sony have announced a recall of their With laptops becoming even more portable, I thought it was proba [...]]]> Microsoft reveals their goals for Windows 8 http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=77 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events A set of Microsoft slides have been leaked onto the internet showing some of the companies designs for Windows 8. Some of its features include instant power-on, facial recognition and a re-set butt [...]]]> An Eco friendly PC. http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=76 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

The Aleutia E2 is a fully-equiped PC that runs on only 8 [...]]]> Internet Explorer 9 http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=75 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Microsoft is in the process of fine tuning IE9 and have released a preview version for users to download. It is mainly there for developers to get used to it but the download is open to anyone who [...]]]> Laptop versus Tablet, the battle steps up http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=74 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events [...]]]> New full size netbook laptop http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=68 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Do you like the idea of a c [...]]]> Durability of SSD's http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=67 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Exactly how durable is an SSD - solid state drive? Well [...]]]> Feeling hot hot hot http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=65 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Tips for online safety http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=64 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events It won't be surprising to know that most families have laptops specifically for their children, some have one per child.  A question often asked whilst its in for repair is the best on-line se [...]]]> Universal adapters http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=63 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events  

Wireless laptop to your TV http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=61 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Privacy for Laptop users http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=59 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events  

With lots of us using laptops out and about privacy has become more of an issue. If you have sensitive information that you are reading but don’t wa [...]]]> Toshiba go 3D http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=58 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Toshiba is looking to be the first manufacturer to put a 3D-capable Blu-ray Disc laptop on sale in Japan in July.  [...]]]> A good old blockage http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=57 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Google Chrome focussing on laptops http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=56 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

Well summer definitely seems to be her [...]]]> HP/Compaq Battery Recall http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=47 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events  
It looks like laptop manufactures are taking recycling to the next level. Both Dell and ASUS are starting to use bamboo as an alternative to plastic casing and packaging for so [...]]]> No Fix No Fee – Recycle Me http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=43 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Is a new service that we have [...]]]> AMD on the advance http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=42 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events AMD are working hard to advance relationships with the laptop market. Sources within AMD said the company's latest microprocessors are expected to be included in [...]]]> Laptop versus Notebook http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=41 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events What is the difference is a question we are asked daily. Very quickly, a Notebook is generally ultralight and slim, has longer battery life, basic graphics capability with lower power consum [...]]]> Inbuilt broadband http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=40 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Both O2 and Vodafone have launched netbooks with inbuilt broadband which is great if you have good network coverage. Like a mobile phone, you can get the netbook free (ha ha) if you sign up [...]]]> Laptops are greener… http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=39 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events There is no doubt about it Laptops use less electricity, so is it time to give your desktop the boot? There are disadvantages, you might get square eyes or increase the risk of RSI, but it c [...]]]> Laptop Charms http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=38 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events  

Well they’ve been around for awhile for mobile phones now you can [...]]]> Don’t advertise your laptop http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=37 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events walking along the street with your laptop at your side in plain sight is not the smartest thing to do; unfortunately, it attracts the menaces of our society.  A man was attacked last week in [...]]]> Overzealous use of technology http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=36 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events is to blame for thousands of pictures taken of students and their families at a US district school this week.  This resulted from secret pictures taken through the webcam to try and track do [...]]]> Inflight Wi-Fi http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=35 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events for laptop users.  American Airlines have recently introduced Wi-Fi to their in flight entertainment on some of their flights and although its sli [...]]]> Rattling laptop . . . http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=34 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

And shake it all over. This is what fell out of a laptop that was making a ra [...]]]> The end of the floppy disk http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=33 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

After 30 years in production its now time to say goodbye to the 3.5’ floppy disk. Sony has announced they will stop manufacturing these in March next year. Even though I [...]]]> You dirty laptop http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=32 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

Mmm, we love receiving laptops in this state and simply cannot understand why [...]]]> DIY port repair http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=30 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

We get some very interesting DIY laptop repair [...]]]> Laptop alert http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=31 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

This is an alert to any laptop owners out there. Using a power [...]]]> Windows 7 http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=29 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events I was looking to upgrade to Windows 7, I think I will leave it a while before I do it now

[...]]]> Simple is best – a laptop for the techno-phobe http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=28 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

 

With a very surprising 12 million people in Britain still not using PCs – it is no surprise to see the release of a laptop aimed at these novice users. Al [...]]]> Windows 7 http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=27 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

WINDOWS 7 - will the real Operating System please stand up...

Road to recovery

Do you know what a recovery disk is?
Illegitimate Software http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=22 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events How good is your antivirus?

Everyone kn [...]]]> Laptop Power Issues http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=17 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Laptop Power Issues

Here are some of the statements we hear [...]]]> Is it really no fix no fee? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=21 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events Throughout my formative years there were many things my mum tried to teach me, but the one thing she taught me that stuck was "you get owt for nowt" in life. A fairly simple piece of wisd [...]]]> Who can you trust? http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=20 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Managing Battery Life http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=12 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Managing Battery Life

 Backup or else! http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=10 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Backup or else!

 Sony Parts http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=11 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Sony parts

 Failing Nvidia chips http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=16 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Failing Nvidia chips

 Before you sign on the dotted line http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=19 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

We now offer a fixed price data back-up service to our customers. Whilst your laptop is in for repair, we can duplicate your existing hard drive data such as your My D [...]]]> Blue Screen of Death http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=13 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Blue Screen of Death

The Blue Screen of Death, also known a [...]]]> Faulty Laptop Adapters http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=15 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Faulty Laptop Adapters

 Unlimited Broadband http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=14 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events

Unlimited Broadband

 The future of laptops http://www.thelaptopspecialist.co.uk/blog/index.php?p=82 Wed, 30 Jul 2008 09:12:06 +0000 Events