| Whether you just got your new mini notebook, or | | | | computer in good condition. You can optionally get a |
| have had it for a long time you may want to get | | | | model that comes with an extra case, manufacturers |
| certain tasks done. These computers are well | | | | and retailers often offer this combination at a |
| equipped with all the accessories you may ever need, | | | | discount price. |
| but there is always a way to make them give you | | | | 4. Most netbooks use Intel Atom processor as the |
| more bang for the buck. | | | | main computing unit, which is connected with chipsets |
| Most recent netbooks are well fitted for their | | | | that allow 2GB memory at most. The computers are |
| intended use, you can hop on the net in matter of | | | | often fitted with only half of that amount which puts |
| seconds, they run for hours on a single charge and | | | | you at the position to choose for yourself if you |
| they are so small you need to remember where you | | | | need more than that. The price of memory sticks is |
| put them, but there are applications some people | | | | so low that it only adds a few dollars to put in the |
| want to run that are out of the comfort zone of | | | | extra gigabyte and have a better multitasking |
| these little laptops. | | | | experience. |
| 1. Get a large capacity pendrive. These are so cheap | | | | 5. Netbooks are often on the go and in your |
| you can have them for a couple of bucks, and give | | | | backpack. If you need a way to synchronize your |
| much functionality to your mini. Since this category | | | | most important files with your primary computer |
| lacks optical disk drives, you will need a way to | | | | consider getting an online backup service. They are |
| transfer data between computers. There are several | | | | most often free so you should be able to pick up a |
| solutions but the optimal one often ends up being a | | | | 2-5GB account fairly easy. It also offers a good way |
| thumb drive. You can use them as additional storage | | | | to back up your data. |
| space, and as a ReadyBoost device when running | | | | 6. There are several ways to extend battery life in |
| Windows 7. | | | | case you need it to be any longer. Most models |
| 2. Install software you need, but not one more. You | | | | come with a good 5+ hour mobile performance but |
| might have noticed that netbooks are not entirely | | | | you may need more than that. The maximum |
| over-stuffed with memory. If you want them to | | | | brightness setting is for showcasing the unit in a well |
| stay functional for a long time, make sure you | | | | lit showroom, you shouldn't use that for longer |
| manage all pieces of software you put on the hard | | | | periods. Half or below half settings are often enough |
| disk. | | | | and you can extend the time between charges by |
| 3. Buy a netbook case to protect it. The plastic used | | | | up to an hour doing this. Switch off the webcam, |
| in these computers often keeps scratches and | | | | Wi-Fi card, Bluetooth and 3g modem as well when |
| bumps at bay, but you will sleep better after putting | | | | you don't need them. Wi-Fi tends to drain an hour |
| it in a $10 neoprene sleeve. This is a little extra cost | | | | worth of juice on a full charge. |
| on top of the basic price, and allows you to keep the | | | | |