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Do's and Don't - Battery Use
New batteries must be cycled by charging it fully and then fully discharged 2 to 6 times initially to allow it to reach its full capacity.:
- Unplug the laptop and use the laptop until the battery fully drains. (There is no need to change your power management settings).
- While the computer is turned off, plug in the computer and charge it up to 12 hours and cycle about 2 - 6 times..
- Lithium-based batteries should be given a full discharge/charge cycle once every 30 charge cycles.
- Always remove the battery if the computer will not be used for more than a month.
Usually when you purchase a new batter, they are shipped in a discharged condition and must be charged before use. Sometimes new batteries are hard for your device to charge; they have never been fully charged and are therefore unformed. Sometime your laptop's charger will stop charging a new battery before it is fully charged. If this happens then just remove the battery from your device and then re-insert it, the charge cycle should start again.
Note: Leaving a battery in while using an electrical outlet for long periods of time will keep the battery in a constant state of charging up and that will reduce the life cycle of the battery.
Ethical hacking, gimmee a break!
Before I started writing this I decided to research hacking. Shockingly, it took all of two seconds before I realized how many websites are devoted to teaching you and little Jimmy down the street step by step directions on how to hack this or that. Most of these are legal however, interestingly enough, they have disclaimers that say, their website is for "Ethical Hacking"only and is for educating individuals about how important anti-virus is.. I say,Gimmee a Break!
These days there are How to's for just about anything hacking into Facebook, XBOX, website accounts and wireless phones, you name it they have step by step instructions.
One of the topics that I reiterate over and over to my clients is INTERNET SAFETY! Not only do I make sure they are covered with anti-virus software but talk to them about having passwords that make it harder for a would-be predator to crack. Most of the calls I receive are because of a virus or spyware, arming yourself while you are on-line is the most important thing you should do!
Most parents probably don't think about safety for their family while they are playing video games, if you don't think about it then you have a false sense of security, here is some advice for you!
- Mom's and Dad's, listen up and don't give out your password, EVER!
- Your password is sacred, don't use the same one for every website you frequent.
- Use a combination of letters and numbers, do not use birthdays, social security, anniversaries etc.
- Don't click on random links.
- Keep your anti-virus up to date.
Let's put it this way, if your gametag is exposed they may now have access to your email,Facebook,Twitter and even your bank accounts and credit cards! Even though not giving out your password may seem obvious, hackers are terrifyingly sneaky and may change your gametag!
Gamers; have you ever had a message offering you free Microsoft points or a Prestige Lobby? Have you ever replied to one and been asked for your Windows/Xbox LIVE account login details? Beware, you are about to be hacked!!
Would you ever park on a hill without breaks, I know it sounds absurd but so is not being cautious while your on the Internet, so play safe my friends!
