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The recent battery problems, facing a number of notebook manufacturers are not really a surprise as the http://blog.greenmachineshop.com/8/extend-notebook-battery-life-and-rake-some-health-benefits/
View »technology is not fully under control just yet. An online resource for battery information recommends to charge the battery to 40 percent capacity and store it in a cool place, when using a laptop plugged into an electrical outlet (see www.batteryuniversity.com, Part 2, BU34).

Unfortunately, many notebooks do not work with the battery unplugged. What can be done?

Is it time to rethink how we use notebook and desktop?

No question, notebooks are great for people who need mobile computing, but (too?) many people use them all the time, even when sitting at their desks. The higher heat shortens the lifetime of electronics and battery, the higher noise level and the not-so-ergonomic setup can reduce productivity and cause health issues. Using a desktop computer whenever possible and a laptop when necessary could be a better solution.

With more software and data available online at all times, it isn’t that difficult anymore to switch between computers. A little configuration allows almost seamless transitioning between them.

We have customer that report they are 10-20% more productive since they moved away from “all notebook” use and now use mostly a silent and better shielded computer. They also feel fresher and have more energy after a full work day.

Reducing muscle and joint strain in the hands, wrists, arms, neck, shoulders and back is a “common side effect” for people when they use less notebook and switch on to a better keyboard and monitor in the right location on the desk.

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