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Ways to check your laptop battery health and make it last longer

Your laptop’s battery won’t last forever, but there are several ways to extend its lifespan. In this article, we’ll walk you through checking your battery’s health on both Windows and Mac and offer tips to maintain its performance.

How to check battery health on Windows devices

Windows provides a variety of diagnostic tools, from straightforward software reports to in-depth hardware analyses, making it easier to monitor and manage battery performance.

Why your business website goes offline

Did you know that a delay of just a few seconds can cause nearly half of your visitors to abandon your website, costing you not just traffic but trust and revenue? The good news is that website downtime isn’t a mysterious curse; it usually boils down to a few common culprits that don’t require a computer science degree to fix.

How Windows 10’s sunset is fueling a platform shift

Mac sales are climbing faster than the rest of the PC market, and the timing is no coincidence. With Windows 10 support ending and AI-capable hardware becoming essential, more businesses are reevaluating their next devices. This shift is reshaping the competitive landscape, and Apple is emerging as one of the biggest beneficiaries.

VPNs for VoIP: A simple fix for unreliable or blocked internet calls

Dropped calls, blocked apps, or sluggish audio can make any Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) conversation frustrating. These issues often come from network restrictions or internet providers that slow down call traffic. Fortunately, combining VoIP with a virtual private network (VPN) is a simple, effective fix that can help you get around those limits, all while improving privacy.