Dell’s recalling 100,000 more fire-prone batteries, bringing the total now recalled by the company to 4.2 million. This is on top of Toshiba’s recall of 830,0000 Sony batteries announced today. Whoa.

There've been scattered reports of Dell Computer Co. laptops bursting into flames without warning, though there's been little urgency attached to the reports. But in a potentially catastrophic case ...

From smartphones to laptops to even styluses like the Apple Pencil, many devices rely on lithium-ion batteries. These batteries have become increasingly popular in recent years due to their slim ...

Once upon a time, computers were gigantic installations that filled up several rooms, and scientists thought computers would only get larger from there. Instead, computers shrank. Yes, gigantic ...

You bought the best laptop, but the more you use it for gaming or everyday productivity, the more you might be wondering about battery life. That's because batteries don't always hold their full ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. Take care of the battery on your Mac or Windows PC, and it will take care of you. Take care of the battery on ...

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Buying a used laptop can be a great way to save a lot of money, especially if you’re looking to buy one that’s pretty powerful. The best laptops can be very expensive brand-new, so buying used (or ...

One thing that always annoys me about Windows is that I never really feel like I know how long my laptop battery has before it runs out — and, conversely, how long it will be before it’s fully charged ...

I love laptops with OLED displays, but they can hurt battery life. Setting changes can help, though, and I also have two tips to prevent OLED burn-in. Matt Elliott is a senior editor at CNET with a ...