Tip: Extending the Life of Your Laptop via Downloadable Cleaner

I have a colleague whose laptop desktop is cluttered with icons. I can't imagine what the rest of his computer looks like, and it's no wonder his laptop runs a bit slower than mine. Here's a helpful laptop tip from HuffingtonPost that can make your laptop the tool it should be instead of a hindrance to your workload.

Download CCleaner for Mac and PC. Every second you spend on your computer doing even simple things, the computer is working hard. That means it can get clogged with temporary files, history, cookies, etc. You can clean the computer and the registry with this very useful tool.

Tip: Extending the Life of Your Laptop Battery Charger

It may be tempting to keep your laptop plugged in at all times as to not ever be in a situation where you don't have enough battery. However, you may want to read this tip for business travelers to extend your laptop battery life via the Huffington Post.

"Drain the laptop's battery all the way occasionally. Most manufacturers recommend using the computer until the battery is drained completely at least once a month. Don't keep the laptop charged all the time, as this can reduce battery life in the long run. "

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