For many of us who use Netbooks, we value our sense of portability and are often using our computers in places where it's not easy just to plug in the Ac power adapter. There are a few easy strategies that you can use to get the most time out of your batteries in order to maximize your transportable productivity. First, configure the software settings in your netbook to maximize battery longevity over performance. This will mean production the screen a bit more dim and spinning down the hard drive when not in use. While the motor will probably feel a bit slower, this is best than trying to work with a dead laptop!
If your netbook allows exchanging batteries, that also gives you a few more options. (Some netbooks have a permanent built in battery which you cannot remove or change. Most do have general removable batteries.) First, if you are currently using a 3 cell battery which is the most base type, you can look into buying a 6 cell battery instead which can roughly duplicate the battery life.
Asus Netbook
Keep in mind that these are normally a bit bigger and may cause your netbook to be a bit thicker and heavier. The other option is to buy a second battery and keep both expensed so that when one runs down, you can swap in the other one. Be being strategic about your battery life, you can dramatically enhance the estimate of time you can use your computer without passage to a power plug!
Maximizing Battery Life on Your Netbook
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