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Wireless Internet

Make Sure your Battery is Charged

SUMMARY: Though the Internet may be wireless, power is not. Ensure your laptop is charged before going to a wi-fi hotspot.

Planning on heading to the park, restuarant, or library that is Wi-Fi enabled to do some Internet surfing? You should first make sure your laptop battery is fully charged, as depending on where you go, you may not be able to freely plug-in for power. Most laptop batteries only last a couple of hours at best, so purchasing a backup battery and keeping it charged may be a good idea if you plan on staying online for a while.