Starbucks Now Calling the Cops on Laptop Hobos

 

Starbucks' war against loitering laptop hobos has taken a stark new turn, according to anecdotal evidence! We knew that roving Starbucks employees were politely—but firmly!—ordering long-sitters to buy something or get out. But now the pigs are involved. An alert tipster and Starbucks patron sends the following shocking crime saga that went down yesterday at the Starbucks on 24th St. and 6th Ave. in Manhattan:Read more

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$500 laptop is $299 at Staples

 

ATLANTA -- Staples is offering a Monday deal that's so big, it'll actually make customers excited for the end of the weekend.
A brand new 16-inch Acer Aspire laptop, which normally goes for $500, is only $299 on Monday. With 4GB of memory, a 500GB hard drive, a webcam and Windows 7, it's hard to find a better bang for your buck. Free shipping only sweetens the deal.Read more

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How to replace the battery or charger on a laptop

HELPROOM ANSWER If the charger has an indicator light, check whether this comes on when it's plugged into the mains. If it doesn't, you may need to replace the fuse in its plug. Before you do, check the power outlet works by plugging in a different device.
If your charger is enabling you to turn on and use the laptop, but it isn't charging the battery, then the battery is at fault. Contact the laptop manufacturer for its official component if either needs replacing. Third-party replacements are often available, but ensure the power rating matches that of your original charger.Read more

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India’s $10 Laptop Finally Released, Turns Out to Be a $35 Tablet

The Aakash (Hindi for “sky”) runs Anroid 2.2 (Froyo), has a 7″ resistive touchscreen with a resolution of 800 x 480, a 366Mhz CPU, 256MB of RAM, 2GB of internal storage and a battery that lasts for only 3 hours maximum in between charges. It has Wi-Fi connectivity, but no 3G unless you use a dongle. Disappointing specs, yes, but not surprising for the price. What’s really surprising – and a slap to the face of iPad owners – is that the Aakash also has two USB ports and a microSD slot. Buuuuuurn. Don’t balk at its puny hardware either – it may not be able to play Infinity Blade but it can still play HD videos thanks to an integrated video processor. Here’s a more in-depth look at the Aakash courtesy of YouTube channel NDTV Profit (skip to 0:27 for the start of the feature):Read more

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