BagFilter: Looking for a camera bag for my DSLR that will also hold my smallish (13.3-inch) laptop if I need it to. Really, really prefer a messenger bag style. Also, I'm a guy. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 20 answers

Help me choose a light laptop bag, comfortable to wear, with good protection for my 14" widescreen. [more inside]
posted on May 13, 2008 - 17 answers

Question about laptop hard drives: "Plug-in module"? [more inside]
posted on May 12, 2008 - 5 answers

Help my buy a new laptop battery! [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2008 - 7 answers

How do I get my Xbox 360 to use my laptop speakers? [more inside]
posted on May 9, 2008 - 4 answers

Is there a definitive source I can point to or glean knowledge from in order to justify the purchase of a Mac for web development and design? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 19 answers

My Macbook Pro was stolen. Just about the only non-shitty thing about it is that I keep my huge iTunes library on an external drive. All the music files are on the drive, but the data files (library.xml) were on the stolen Mac. I have another Macbook. What's the simplest way I can rebuild my library on it? [more inside]
posted on May 8, 2008 - 13 answers

Ultraportable laptop as primary computer? Yea or nay? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 22 answers

When should I buy a new laptop? [more inside]
posted on May 7, 2008 - 11 answers

Inspiron 600m slowdowns and problems [more inside]
posted on May 5, 2008 - 7 answers

OzTaxFilter: What's in the tax law to stop me from salary sacrificing a new laptop then immediately flogging it second-hand (but effectively new-in-box) on eBay for a few hundred off retail and a spare grand in my pocket? [more inside]
posted on May 1, 2008 - 18 answers

How do I limit an application to one screen of a dual-screen setup in Mac OS X (Leopard)? [more inside]
posted on Apr 30, 2008 - 7 answers

[laptopquestionoftheday filter] $750 to buy (my first laptop + shipping) with my boyfriend's paypal or bank account. Your thoughts? [more inside]
posted on Apr 29, 2008 - 9 answers

The AC Adapter for my laptop (Dell Inspiron B120) just crapped out. Where in Houston can I find a replacement for a decent price? [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 9 answers

Alternative to T61p? I'm looking for a laptop that is highly reliable, has a good graphics card and lots of storage. [more inside]
posted on Apr 26, 2008 - 18 answers

Should I reinstall XP to speed up my laptop? [more inside]
posted on Apr 22, 2008 - 9 answers

leather laptop bag. where could I have one custom made? or can you recommend one to fit my needs? [more inside]
posted on Apr 21, 2008 - 2 answers

My widescreen HP laptop has a cooling problem. But most commercial USB cooling pads don't seem to be the right size to fit my machine, and I'm wondering if they'll still work OK if my laptop hangs over the edge. [more inside]
posted on Apr 15, 2008 - 6 answers

Where can I find an Asus EEE Laptop in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area? (I'd really prefer to try one out before buying online.)
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Weird laptop display problem: A second after starting it up, the screen gets very, very dark. [more inside]
posted on Apr 10, 2008 - 12 answers

2 used laptops: what to do with them? One will be new to me (from my wonderful girlfriend), one will be new to my grandma (from me) [more inside]
posted on Apr 8, 2008 - 14 answers

My new off-brand laptop battery (Dell Latitude X1) suddenly stopped working after about three weeks of use. The BIOS says "The system could not communicate with this battery," and Windows says "No battery detected." Is there anything I can do besides shell out for an OEM battery? Is there any way to reset the internal electronics in the battery itself? [more inside]
posted on Apr 7, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I safely get this glossy laptop LCD clean and free of dust without running the risk of damaging it? [more inside]
posted on Apr 5, 2008 - 9 answers

I've been watching DVDs on my laptop (Dell Inspiron 600m) for the past 3 years without a problem; in fact, I just watched 2 DVDs on it last week. Now, playback freezes after 12 minutes and the drive makes horrible "stuttering" noises. [more inside]
posted on Apr 2, 2008 - 13 answers

What key I need to hold down to access the recovery partition on my Sony Vaio? [more inside]
posted on Mar 31, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm looking for a reptable laptop repair shop that handles Gateway/e-machines systems and would attempt to re-solder or replace a broken power jack rather than replacing the entire mainboard. I'm in Tempe, AZ, but a reputable mail-in company would work too. [more inside]
posted on Mar 24, 2008 - 2 answers

A few lights blink, but no-one's a home. No bios, no whirring, no help from the retailer (PC World UK, and no I didn't go there, this question is for a friend)... [more inside]
posted on Mar 19, 2008 - 3 answers

What should a bone-novice know about installing extra memory in a laptop, a Toshiba Satellite A135-S2386? [more inside]
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 3 answers

Where online is a good place to buy a decal skin for my laptop? (HP DV5000). I want something to make my laptop look cool. I've checked out Decalgirl.com and liked their designs. Are there other places I should be looking?
posted on Mar 17, 2008 - 5 answers

What is, and what is the purpose of this part of a laptop power adapter? [more inside]
posted on Mar 16, 2008 - 6 answers

Suggestions for quiet, inexpensive (possibly used) laptops? [more inside]
posted on Mar 15, 2008 - 13 answers

Can this laptop be saved? All was good. Then it sounded like there was a part loose and rolling around inside my laptop for a few seconds. The hard drive started running slooowwwly with some additional crunching and grinding noises. On reboot I got an I/0 error then a no bootable drive error. [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 8 answers

Where can I find online laptop ratings about durability, repairs, or typical problems, the way Consumer Reports does for cars? [more inside]
posted on Mar 14, 2008 - 17 answers

We fixed an issue with a dim screen on a laptop, but now the keyboard is acting wonky. What's up with that? [more inside]
posted on Mar 12, 2008 - 1 answers

hi can anybody tell me where i can find a Ro Tuck laptop case (bag) in the uk
posted on Mar 11, 2008 - 4 answers

Help this tech-impaired rock star record face-melting multi-layered music on his computer! [more inside]
posted on Mar 7, 2008 - 9 answers

What to do with an old iBook and iPod? [more inside]
posted on Mar 6, 2008 - 15 answers

Can I put firewire on a laptop if I don't have a PCMIA slot? [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 7 answers

I am trying to get the Email Indicator LED on my Acer Aspire laptop working with GMail and/or Outlook 2007. The easiest way seems to be with some sort of POP emulator/pass-through. [more inside]
posted on Mar 5, 2008 - 2 answers

How can I get my MacBook screen and iSight repaired quickly (by March 6), safely and affordably? I'm in Canada and I do not have AppleCare. The screen cracked and iSight stopped working after I dropped it about a metre, but the laptop is otherwise usable. I'm searching on Google but I would like some recommendations of specific companies.
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 7 answers

Additional power source/ adapter for a Dell Vostro 1500? [more inside]
posted on Mar 1, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm looking for a laptop "holster" (not a stand, per se) for my Macbook that works exactly like this one, but doesn't cost $300. Does such a product exist? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 7 answers

What's the best way to erase my hard drive for resale if I don't have original OS reinstall CDs to work with? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 13 answers

What's the best way to mount a laptop to a Landice L7 Treadmill, for use while walking? [more inside]
posted on Feb 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm thinking of replacing my old Compaq tc1000 tablet with either a new tablet or a regular notebook. Whatever I replace it with though has to take engineering/math notes well. So what are your suggestions for my tablet replacement? [more inside]
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 9 answers

Where can I find a laptop lap pad for a 14" iBook that has room for a wired mouse? Thanks!
posted on Feb 28, 2008 - 2 answers

Are the illuminated logos on post-G3 Apple laptops the same size? [more inside]
posted on Feb 27, 2008 - 2 answers

I am looking to buy my first ever laptop. What I would like to know are the following oddities that I haven't gotten much info on yet: 1) Is there typically a time of year when companies all roll out there new systems? And I might be able to take advantage of sales on new systems, or on year old systems? 2) It doesn't seem like Bluetooth is available on very many midrange systems based on my initial scans, do I really need Bluetooth or just want it (for cell phone interaction now, other components in the future perhaps). 3) Are Intel processors really that much better than AMD, or is the extra money to spend on them not the best value? 4) If all I am concerned about is speed, does Vista really slow a new system down a whole lot to be concerned? [more inside]
posted on Feb 24, 2008 - 23 answers

Is there a way to avoid geek'd laptop hinges? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 9 answers

What's the best-performing OS for a Toshiba Satellite 2595 CDS with 64 MB RAM and a Celeron 400 MHz processor? [more inside]
posted on Feb 21, 2008 - 19 answers