Things We Hate About Laptops (And How to Fix Them)

It’s one thing to complain about a notebook’s short endurance, wimpy speakers, or finicky touchpad during the course of a review. But it’s a whole different ball game when you need to live with that issue (or issues) after you’ve purchased a laptop. We’re here to help. Read on to find out how to deal with the biggest pet peeves we have with portable PCs, both through quick fixes and affordable upgrades. And to make sure you never make the same mistake again, we’ll provide the shopping advice you need to get a machine that works the way you want it to right out of the box.

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