My brother recently got a Netbook, rather Mommy came home with it as a gift. Since he is still in school, having his own Netbook is a necessity even if he already has his desktop. He would use it to draft reports and edit notes when there are long breaks in school. The Netbook is also handy when he needs to do group projects at a classmate’s house.
I gave him some tips so the lifespan of his unit is prolonged. You might find these helpful, too.
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The battery is literally the life. Make sure you charge it correctly before the first use. I think it is called optimizing the battery life. Check the user’s manual for tips in maximizing the battery life. Also, try charging while the unit is turned off.
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Since most Netbooks only have 1GB RAM, it is advisable to upgrade it right away to 2GB. This will ensure faster processing and ability to multi-task.
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Delete freeware you probably will not need. These programs take space and memory so deleting them is another way to make them faster. Uninstall via the Add/remove Programs.
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Buy a sleeve to protect your Netbook.
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Get or buy the full version of productivity software like Office.
Take care of your Netbook and it will love you back!
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