Battery care: 10 things you can do to make any battery last longer | | Tuesday, December 23, 2008 by Steve Lee | As far as battery maintenance goes, I'm the worst ever. I can't even begin to count the number of times I've needed to jump on my lap-top, use my cell phone or any other portable electronic device, only to find myself in the unenviable position of having no juice left on the battery. Simply put, I overuse, poorly maintain, and all in all just wear down all of the batteries I need like it's going out of style.
These bad habits usually leave me powerless when I most need power, so I asked around and came out with these 10 simple things you can do to make any battery last longer. | | | Read More |
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| | | | Why Go Rechargeable? A Mini Blog Series | | Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Erica A. | Rechargeable batteries abound-they're in your laptop, cell phone, mp3 player and your car. But you may not have thought of using rechargeable batteries in your household gadgets, like your wireless keyboard and mouse, or Wii and XBox 360 wireless controllers. Every time you hear the thunk of dead batteries on the bottom of the trash can, you're hurting both your wallet and the environment. | | | Read More |
| Robots Take Over the World | | Friday, September 26, 2008 by Joseph Lopez | In popular culture, the first intelligent robots were almost exclusively fictional. Classic cartoons like 'The Jetson' portrayed artificial machines with human-like emotions. Although this level of artificial intelligence is yet to be achieved, we do show consistent progress with all the simple robots we have out on the market today. | | | Read More |
| | | | Top 8 Ways to Go Green with Your Electronics | | Friday, September 05, 2008 by Jin | Now that going green is no longer an option, but a necessity, we are progressively looking for new ways to preserve our environment. Although it may seem like a simple concept - it's actually very difficult to maintain a level of environmental protection without sacrificing some convenience. Recycling does help out significantly, but there are plenty more ways to push towards a cleaner planet without much extra conscious effort. | | | Read More |
| | | | | | | | | | How to Prepare Batteries for Recycling | | Tuesday, July 29, 2008 by Denise F | You can recycle your batteries at a local recycling center, but you also have the option of shipping them there as well. If this option interests you, this guide will walk you through the process of preparing your batteries the right way in order to ensure that they will be accepted when arriving at the recycling destination. | | | Read More |
| Going on Vacation? Don't Be Left Without Power | | Thursday, July 24, 2008 by Jin | You are supposed to have fun when you're out on vacation. It's your time to let go of all the stress you experience while living at home, at work, or at school. No matter where you're going, failing to properly prepare for your stay could very likely turn your vacation into a bad one. They say that you never realize what you have until it's gone; so know how much we actually rely on electricity and how important it will be on your vacation. | | | Read More |
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