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Expert Tips For The Small Business Laptop User

Feb 1, 2011
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ITBusinessEdge: Expert Tips For The Small Business Laptop User

Paul Mah’s tips for getting the most out of your laptop include using an external mouse, not buying an extra battery at time of purchase and investing in a padded laptop bag.


“In a bid to help users who encounter problems with their laptops, I wrote “Seven Tips to Prolong the Life of Your Laptop” last year, sharing some suggestions that I hoped would help users keep their laptops running. With laptops gaining a majority of the market share and the trend set to only increase, I wanted to continue from there and write a follow-up piece to help users get the most out of their laptops.

I’ve been using a laptop as my primary productivity machine for more than six years now. Below are some pointers I’d like to share…”

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