Unless your main workstation is a laptop, you’ve probably got a APC or similar battery backup kicking around. But have you ever thought of modifying it to make it a bit more useful? After all ...

replace the battery, and start it back up. Otherwise, reset the SMC (System Management Controller). Why does my laptop shut off when I unplug the charger? If your laptop only receives power when ...

This warning improbably appears when their laptop is plugged into power. They tried performing a manual backup and were also told their machine was on battery power, and the backup couldn’t be ...

BRIGHT gadget-makers have invented a laptop that charges up using energy from the Sun. Chinese tech giant Lenovo’s new laptop has solar panels built into the casing – allowing the battery to ...

Separately, if you have a time-of-use utility plan, you can use a battery backup system to save money on your electricity bill. Instead of paying high electricity rates during peak use hours ...

Keeping an eye on your laptop's battery health can be a good way to monitor whether or not you need to replace the battery.