By Cameron Easey
Computer systems available today usually come with a DVD/RW drive or burner that is already installed. However, older computer models or low-end machines may not have a DVD burner and only a conventional CD-ROM or DVD drive. Adding a DVD burner to a system is an upgrade that many people can do, since a DVD burner is rather cheap to buy online. Installing a DVD burner can be done by anyone if he...
By Jessica Reed
If you want to print from a laptop, it can be frustrating to try and find a printer. Usually you have to save your document and send it to a desktop computer to print. But if you hook a printer directly to your laptop, you can print without having to transfer anything. Learn how to quickly set up a printer with your laptop computer and start printing in minutes. If the printer is new, open the...
By Jessica Reed
As your laptop battery gets older, you may notice its life slowly fading away until it no longer works at all. When it's time to change your battery, you'll have to located it so you can remove it and replace it with a new one. Flip your laptop upside down so you can get a good look at the bottom. If you have an older Dell laptop, the battery may be on the side instead. Start by looking...