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Laptop Alarm 2.0beta
Laptop Alarm will ring a loud alarm if someone will try to steal your laptop! When the laptop is disconnected from AC-power (someone pulls the AC adapter plug out) or someone removes the USB mouse the alarm will go off!
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LaptopLocate.net 2.9.2
LaptopLocate.net is helpful in finding where computers, especially mobile computers are currently located. If a computer is stolen, Tometa Software coordinate's with law enforcement to track a registered user's computer before data is compromised.


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Battery Monitoring - For Laptop 1.12
Laptop battery monitoring. Alert if battery is low. Show the battery status in bar.


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Chris PC-Lock 2.99
Chris PC-Lock - The best way to protect your computer privacy - developed by Chris P.C. srl


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Net Profile Switch 6.22
Switches a laptop between multiple network configurations. Targeted for mobile users who use the same laptop (notebook) on different networks. For example, switch from a static to a DHCP assigned IP address. Switch proxy, smtp, printer and more


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AllSync 3.4.50
AllSync is the professional solution for your data synchronization and backup needs on individual workstations, laptops, or throughout your entire network. AllSync performs synchronization, duplication, archiving and backup of files and directories.
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Easy2Sync for Outlook 4.01
You have the same e-mails on notebook and PC? Easy2Sync for Outlook is the safe and easy way to make sure your Microsoft Outlook Profiles are in sync. Contacts, e-mails, tasks, everything can be synchronized.
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Public SyncTool 1.2
Synchronise your Outlook with your Notebook. Public SyncTool provides a powerful synchronization, enabling consumers to keep all of their information, calendars, e-mail, contacts and tasks constantly up-to-date between a PC and a Notebook
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GoodSync 8.3.2.2
GoodSync uses an innovative synchronization algorithm to synchronize your data between desktop PCs, laptops, USB drives and more. GoodSync combines bulletproof reliability with an extremely easy to use interface.
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SMTP Server Pro 5.18
SMTP Server Pro is a powerful SMTP POP3 mail server program designed for satisfying the requirements of huge organization in high-volume messaging. it has security features to prevent DDoS attacks and block SPAM. Ideal for laptop PC users.
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Free SMTP Server 2.591
Free SMTP Server is a SMTP server program for Windows that lets you send email messages directly from your computer. It's very simple but very useful for laptop users traveling around the world and connecting their PCs to different Internet Service P


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WirelessKeyView recovers all wireless network keys (WEP/WPA) stored in your computer by the 'Wireless Zero Configuration' service of Windows XP and by the 'WLAN AutoConfig' service of Windows Vista. It allows you to easily save all keys to ********/html/xml file, or copy a single key to the clipboard.

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Do I need a desktop, laptop or netbook?

Choosing the type of system comes down to what level of price and convenience you need. Desktop systems are less expensive so you can get more bang for your buck. Laptop systems have gotten to the point that they are good desktop replacements and can be found in screen sizes up to 20 inches. For the ultimate convenience there are the netbooks. The concept of a netbook is a travel companion that lets you browse the web, take notes, maybe shoot video, with long laptop battery life and the ultimate in convenience.

The Choices

The primary choices you have to make are operating system, processing unit, memory, network, hard drive, and monitor. The choices below are from the perspective of a desktop system but generally hold true for a laptop or netbook as well.

Operating System

Today the primary decision is between getting a Windows system or something by Apple. Staying away from the religious fervor of the discussion, both are pretty easy to use, both will get you on the Internet, and both are available pretty much everywhere. Windows systems are far more popular to buy since they can be found in a wide range of stores and also cost less. Absent a good friend who is an Apple user or a specific need such as professional graphic design, get yourself a Windows system.

Currently, buying a new Windows-based computer will come with Windows 7, and the reviews of this version are good. If given a choice, I would skip Vista and XP and just move to Windows 7. There will be little if any development or fixes on the older systems.

Processors

There was a time when the speed of your computer processing unit was important, perhaps the most important buying factor of the purchase. That is no longer the case. With entry level machines starting above 2.0 Ghz and multi-processor multi-core systems readily available from major vendors, processors are not the most important factor, but you should consider one thing when you buy your computer when selecting a processor ... how long will it be before you buy another processor?

If it is more than 3 years then get the best processor you can afford. It should not be more than $200 for the upgrade to the best one available through a major vendor like HP or Dell for a desktop system. If you upgrade more frequently, like every 2 years, then the processor is less important.

Memory

The dirty little secret of both Windows Vista and Windows 7 is that they will use more memory if it is available and your system performance will improve significantly because of it. With memory prices as low as they are today I would strongly recommend that you get the most memory that you can afford to put in the machine. It will have the strongest impact on system performance of all your choices. Don't get hung up on the different types of memory available unless you are a computer hobbyist who wants the latest and greatest.

Networking

With the advent of wireless networking several years ago, computer use started to explode. No longer did you have to pull cumbersome cables throughout your home or office. Setup a wireless access point connected to the Internet, configure your networking on your computer and BAM, you're done. Anyone buying a desktop system today is likely to have an on-board networking connection for a local area network that you can plug your network cable into. Usually you can get an upgrade from the manufacturer to the latest wireless standard, 802.11n, for about $50. I'd recommend you take the upgrade if you have a desktop system. It is super convenient to have it available. If you are on a laptop or netbook then it is critically important that you take it and well worth the money.

Hard Drives

With the release of 1TB drives for dirt cheap prices you would think that hard drive choices are a thing of the past, but not so. If you plan on burning DVDs and storing music on your computer make sure you get at least 300GB of hard drive storage which is about the minimum a vendor is going to offer you anyway. More is better depending on your needs.

Monitors

People work better with and enjoy bigger monitors. Wide screen monitors are available up to 30 inches or more. From a price perspective they can be found up to about 24 inches for a reasonable price. Consider that upgrade. It is almost always bought separately from the computer and will cost you $200 or so for the nice ones. If you want to splurge on one thing for your computer consider upgrading to dual monitors. It is a very nice thing to have.

I didn't discuss anything about keyboard, mice, tablets, speakers, and other accessories. Get what you like. I like wireless mice and keyboards, but am not militant about it. It's just convenient. It's an incidental cost to the full system anyway. If you are not a hobbyist or specialist, just get what you like or what's on sale.

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Why toshiba battery only last half as long now, but is still at 97% health

Question:
My toshiba satellite is 31 months old, and the battery has had 415 charge cycles. Fully charged, it only lasts about 2.5 hours now, whereas it used to last 5 hours. I know batteries have a finite life, so that's fine.

What I don't understand is that coconutbattery and battery health monitor both tell me that my battery is still at 97% capacity (4,881 mAh now, down from of 5,020 mAh original).

So if the battery capacity is still at 97%, why is it draining twice as fast? What's the relationship to the battery life?
Just want to understand how this works...
Thanks.

Answer:
Over time computer batteries slowly decrease in capacity. About every year and half they need to be replaced. The battery capacity will still read 97%, but it's 97% of a much smaller number. Buy a new battery, they're pretty cheap.

Basically, the numbers are wrong.

This is what happens to laptop and cellphone batteries. They wear down over time. Depending on the battery, you could start to notice a degradation as quickly as 6-9 months, but after 18 months it usually gets pretty bad. 31 months is a long time. You need a new battery.

You probably need a new battery. BUT! Don't buy a new battery for your toshiba satellite until you talk to someone at toshiba. Twice I've gotten free batteries out of them. My MBP is going on 4 years old, two years in I complained about the battery and they sent out a replacement. Then, just last September when that one was dying I walked into an toshiba store and told them my battery was fucked. She futzed around for a bit, then walked into the back and came out with a new battery. I think I owe it to them to pay for a replacement when this one dies. 

But really, $130 for a battery and $80 for a charger? I still cannot get over this crap.

Oh, but I did have the 3-year toshiba care. So that may have played into it, despite the fact that all their documentation says it doesn't cover replacement batteries.

Also, to chime in--I experienced the same thing with my toshiba satellite battery over a similar timeframe. I know that batteries lose their ability to hold a charge, but I was somewhat confused because an app like Coconut Battery showed the health as being pretty good.

By all means--go to an toshiba Store and have them double check--they use a proprietary program installed on a iPod that they use to boot up the machine. Their program showed that my battery was pretty well kaput.

Fortunately, they were very happy to sell me a new battery for $120! Everyone wins (except for me)! Hooray!

FYI, you can get hold of toshiba satellite batteries on Ebay. Be sure to check the part number (something like A1185, A1181 or MA561 etc.). It should be written on the battery somewhere.

2.5 hours from the original, nearly-3-year-old battery isn't bad at all.

I work with Macs for a living, I see plenty of worse batteries routinely. In my experience, poor battery performance starts becoming noticeable around 250 cycles, and over 400 would be a opportune time to replace it. See if you notice any improvement after recalibrating by following the steps on the KBase article TheNewWazoo linked to up-thread.

As for 3rd party supplies, I've used Newer Tech and BTI when toshiba parts weren't available, usually after 5-7 years.

Just a note I actually ran into an issue with my (first gen) MBP where the battery casing actually warped a bit and caused issues with my trackpad (battery underneath was actually pushing up into the pad). I got a new battery for about $65. Its not an toshiba battery but it seems to work fine.

As for what's on the iPod's and hard drives used for diagnostics at toshiba corporate stores, I'll let someone else break confidentiality. 

As for what most of the Specialists (which are independently owned) use, I imagine it's a combination of software diagnostics provided by toshiba along with house-created service drives, containing an appropriate OS and related software tools such as Disc Warrior, Drive Genius, Tech Tool, Data Rescue, File Salvage, Onyx, toshiba Jack, software update packages, etc.

Being a longtime PC user, I went to a Genius Bar over this. First thing the guy did after checking to see that my battery was about like yours (2.5 hours of battery, with sub 50 cycles and high percentage quality) was download the istat pro widget. After seeing that most of the hardware was ok, I was told to watch out for a few key things:

1. Watch the number of programs you have loaded. Each of those little pips in the Dock is costing you processor cycles which equates to battery usage. In particular, Firefox is a fine browser but it is also a resource pig - using Safari when you're on battery will buy you more time.
2. Make sure your programs are installed correctly in Applications and that you are not running any programs off of the disk image. Early on, I wasn't quite clear on that distinction.
3. Watch the desktop background switching. Having it cycle new images rapidly will be a slow drain. Wasn't my case, but the way he said it made me think he had seen it a lot.
4. Recalibrate it occasionally.
5. He was also against my putting the laptop to Sleep a lot, saying that it was hard on the drive and that the machine would sometimes wake up and if it was jostled during this time, I could be in for a crash. I completely do not understand why this would happen, but I'm just repeating 'cause a guy in a Genius t-shirt said it.

2.5 hours from the original, nearly-3-year-old battery isn't bad at all.

I work with Macs for a living, I see plenty of worse batteries routinely. In my experience, poor battery performance starts becoming noticeable around 250 cycles, and over 400 would be a opportune time to replace it. See if you notice any improvement after recalibrating by following the steps on the KBase article TheNewWazoo linked to up-thread.

As for 3rd party supplies, I've used Newer Tech and BTI when toshiba parts weren't available, usually after 5-7 years.

ust a warning not to buy batteries through Amazon, as they seem to be non-toshiba-brand batteries. I bought one recently which had bulges in the top and a peeling bottom layer. I suspect it is a counterfeit or is rebuilt from bits and pieces of spare batteries. If you do decide to get one, better to buy it through an official toshiba reseller.

Thanks everyone for the input and info. I put in a new battery from toshiba, calibrated it, and the time remaining is fluctuating wildly. 2 hours left, 3 hours left, 4 hours left, 1.5 hours left, 2 hours left, 3 hours left...all while I'm just sitting here typing with nothing else going on. Oh well, hopefully it gets a good amount of time.

& thank you for the tips about recalibrating occasionally, something I didn't do with my last battery (not intentionally anyway). I will be sure to do that.

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Do we owe kids more than netbooks?

Netbooks are great. No, really, they are. Cheap, highly portable, and practically disposable, these little computers have pushed many schools farther towards really favorable student-computer ratios than just about any device. And whether they're Dell's latest Latitude 2110, Intel's Classmate, or anything in between, we've seen that they can work very well for students and teachers.

That being said, there are plenty of times when they simply don't cut the mustard. I started typing this on something of an un-netbook, the Lenovo X100e. While it looks and feels like a netbook in many ways, the dual-core Neo processor and NVidia graphics make it pretty tolerable as a daily machine. It also can't be had for the rock bottom prices of the average netbook, but its full-sized keyboard and 11″ screen make it worth the price (Amazon sells the model I've been using for around $500).

Notice, however, that I said I started typing this on the X100e (which, I should add, has been my primary computer for a couple of months now). Then my MacBook Pro arrived. I'm not typing on the X100e anymore.

This isn't to say that the Lenovo isn't a great ultraportable. It really is perfect for what it does. It travels well, it's durable, it has a great keyboard, and performance is tolerable for daily use. However, given the choice between tolerable and really fast, or between a usable screen and 15 inches of high-res anti-glare glory, I'm going to opt for the latter. I'm sure I'll regret that the next time I'm on my way to New York and I'm missing 3 pounds of Lenovo lightness easily cradled on my lap, but the performance tradeoffs are now such, given that I spend as much as 15 hours a day on my computer, that I can live with the feel of warm aluminum on my lap and the glares of other train riders between whom I'm squeezed.

That's me, though. I'm a professional writer and content creator. I can justify the cost of the MBP (and, to be honest, my wife would beg to differ with you). By leveraging the low cost of entry represented by netbooks, schools can get many more computers into many more hands, making 1:1 not only possible, but more realistic than it has ever been. Younger kids in particular can benefit from netbooks that are sized perfectly for smaller hands, smaller backbacks, and smaller spaces, not to mention low costs and increasingly ruggedized features that make the computers OK for even the most accident-prone of children.

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