So many of us are "perma-charging" our laptops, but it's a performance myth that shortens your computer's lifespan. Reading time 4 minutes Do you want to be chained to an outlet for the rest of your ...

You must have a short in the plug. Just exactly which plug are you refering to? On the computer? Do you have only one? If you have one that still works you might have to get a hub and only use it. Or ...

Dear Readers: A recent column about whether to shut off computers or put them into sleep mode brought some questions. The hint is to plug the computer (and other electronics, such as a printer) into a ...