Does charging your computer too long really kill the battery?

Does charging your computer too long really kill the battery? I have some friends who claim this happened to thair PCs, and my friend's iBook G4 has about ~3 minutes of battery life because of this. Has Apple fixed this in later models or should I still only charge it until just as long as it takes for it to get filled up?

Mac power management is now, and always has been, very smart. The Mac does not over-charge its battery.
Batteries have a limited lifetime, and they eventually wear out whether they are charged daily or never charged at all. Your friend's G4 battery, if original, has lasted a very long time. It is not dying due to over-charging, it is dying due to old age.
For longest battery life, follow the recommendations in the article shldr2thewheel cited above.

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HT1726 i have heard that charging less than 80 percent will make the battery lasts longer, does anybody have any idea about that?

hi,
i have heard that charging less than 80 percent will make the battery lasts longer, does anybody have any idea about that to help me?

I don't know where you heard that statement but it's completely incorrect.
According to Apple:
Use Your iPad Regularly
For proper reporting of the battery’s state of charge, be sure to go through at least one charge cycle per month (charging the battery to 100% and then completely running it down).
Elsewhere, Apple elaborates and explains that two half-discharges (or four quarter-discharges, etc.) equals one full discharge.

Is Battery Doctor by Beijing Kingsoft Good for Iphone 4s? Does It Really Help the Battery ? Thanku! Hope For Your Reply

Is Battery Doctor by Beijing Kingsoft Good for Iphone 4s? Does It Really Help the Battery ? Thanku! Hope For Your Reply

Doesn't do anything or provide any info that you can't do yourself. This is all you need to know about your battery:
http://www.apple.com/batteries/iphone.html

Does leaving your mac plugged in kill the battery

does leaving your mac plugged in kill the battery?

No, but it can shorten it's life, you should read this
https://www.apple.com/batteries/notebooks.html

Why do I see: iTunes Help is unavailable because your computer isn't connected to the Internet. IE9 works fine but iTunes does not connect to the store.

I have tried 4 days to get iTunes 10.4 working on my Win7 x64 machine. I purchased a new iPhone4 and after syncing it the first time, I can't connect to the iTunes store.
When I try to run iTunes Help, I get this message "iTunes Help is unavailable because your computer isn’t connected to the Internet." However IE9 and Google Chrome run as always...... no connection problems.
I have already uninstalled IE9 x64 and iTunes 10.4 x64 and reinstalled but still the same. I followed all the instructions I could find about firewalls, ports, SSL etc.
Diagnostice gives me this information:
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iTunes 10.4.1.10
QuickTime 7.7
FairPlay 1.12.20
Apple Application Support 2.0.1
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device 3.4.1.2
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.2 (333.2)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.1.485
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.1.102
Gracenote Submit 1.9.1.133
Gracenote DSP 1.9.1.43
iTunes Serial Number 00CCABA00E06CFD0
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2011-09-08 09:53:57.
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WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
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ATI Technologies Inc., ATI Radeon HD 4800 Series
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Genius ID: 226dfd82342c16c01da33b35a257182c
iPodService 10.4.1.10 (x64) is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.4.1.10 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device service 3.3.0.0 is currently running.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name: {DA96EEE0-050D-4F34-86AF-08A8499F6D4A}
Description: TAP-Win32 Adapter V9
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Subnet Mask: 0.0.0.0
Default Gateway: 0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled: Yes
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Using LAN: Yes
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SSL 3.0 Support: Enabled
TLS 1.0 Support: Enabled
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Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
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　This means everything was successful except connecting to the firmware update server.. why can't I connect to iTunes store??????

Only fixed this in the last day or two . . .with this!
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3588501?start=0&tstart=0

Does anyone have wi-fi issues after 7.1.1 update. its really killing the quality of video calls.

its really killing the quality of video calls.Facetime and Skype for example. Tried all the tips including resetting networks, rebooting, nothing helpled.

After I updated my iphone 4S to 7.1.1, there is always problem with Facetime and Skype. Wifi just drops for no reason. I have tried everything, resetting the phone and freezing for 10 min, but nothing helped. Hope Apple will fix this bug soon.

Does leaving an Ipod pluged in kill the battery?

I have a dock/speaker combination for my ipod. I use the ipod with these speakers as an alarm clock, so i have to leave the speakers plugged in all night. Does leaving the ipod plugged in like this kill the battery? in some places ive heard that it does, but in others ive heard that it doesnt have that big of an effect at all. Which is it?

In fact, as long as your iPod isn't hot, the battery likes being topped up.
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The form cannot be submitted to the Web server either because your computer is offline or because the host server is currently unavailabl. If this problem persists, contact your network administrator.

Hi,
When the page is submitted for approval by using SharePoint OOTB Page Approval Workflow, it takes quite long time and prompt error message as below.
"The form cannot be submitted to the Web server either because your computer is offline or because the host server is currently unavailable.
If this problem persists, contact your network administrator."
It only happens in Internet Explorer version 8 and 9. IE version below 8 is not used in environment.
But it is working in Firefox.
Please help me on how to fix this issue.
Thanks.

Hi Htet,
Here are some articles with the same issue message, you can check the setting of Link Translation rule in the ISA from below.
http://sharepointontop.blogspot.com/2012/06/form-cannot-be-submitted-to-web-server.html
http://bytelab.blogspot.com/2008/03/problem-submitting-infopath-forms-using.html
http://social.msdn.microsoft.com/forums/en-IE/sharepointcustomizationprevious/thread/84be34b3-b806-49ce-a5c2-b5ad8a1ff09f
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HT1222 ipad apps 1 I lost all after I installed new windows and I tried to connect it between your computer and iPad, what's the solution? (Please Inbox : Bambangtjio@yahoo.o.id) Thanks

ipad apps 1 I lost all after I installed new windows and I tried to connect it between your computer and iPad, what's the solution? (Please Inbox : [email protected]) Thanks

Hi,
Sounds like it isn't to serious. the Bluetooth connection had an error and that is that generated
the Problem report.
When the Blackberry started to use Bluetooth the "gold standard" was using Microsoft's
"native" windows drivers. Now, every major PC company has there own version
Thus the problem report.
There is rather involved and lengthy procedure to check and install the correct Bluetooth drivers
in the Dell, but I really don't think you want to take that on.( Nod you head and say H*LL YES)
Here is what I propose;
The problem report needs to be resolved or it wont go away. Read the manual, call Dell,
try apologizing to it and that you'll never never do it again, what ever it takes!
Make the best investment you can make for your Blackberry, buy a media card.
All the memory in the BB is dynamic, this facilitates the functions of the phone.
By storing media in that memory, you effect are wasting X amount for file storage.
Store all media and files on the media card, and you will have a smooth running device.
They run about $25.00usd, they are easy to install, and they also make moving your
media a snap. You will need the USB adapter that came with it, but you can get that at
your local carrier store.
So if you agree with this I need some info.
On the Blackberry go to the options icon,click then scroll up to ABOUT.
I need your software version number, it's listed in this format: 4.x.x.xxx.
Send it back to me and I can tell you what size card you can get.
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Bifocals
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"Your computer must be connected to the internet to perform this operation" during sync.

My curve had this error message:
"your computer must be connected to the internet to perform this operation. Please ensure that you are able to connect to the internet and try again".
Worked fine with desktop manager 4.6...
update to 4.7 blew it up...
found an article to fix.. regedit and change hklm \ software \ reasearch in motion \ blackberry\ syncronize
change State from 1 to 0
worked fine....
till the 5.0 update ...
now it does not work again and this key does not even exist anymore.
Of course there is internet and there is no firewalling enabled or any application which would block this traffic, no proxy settings, routing issues etc....
There has to be answer to this issue.. I know I am not the only person with this issue.
Craig
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hi,
You only need to connect onve, and then you satisfy the request.
I have run into this twice, and I cannot logically explain why it occurs.
On the first install I finally connected the PC directly to the cable modem, after disabling the firewall software.
It did take about 6 hours with Kapersky to ensure it hadn't got infected. That was a friends DM 4.5
The second was was out of total frustration with version 4.7. On my network.
I , like you,have routers and firewalls in front of the cable router if I had had a packet sniffer it would have been easier to trace.
I reasoned that the PC and applications like explorer and Outlook could access the internet with out fail.
I then tracked the default IP gateway address for my PC.
In Windows click on Start, then on Run, and then type "cmd" and press Enter to open a DOS window.
- In this window type "ipconfig" and press Enter.
- The screen will display the IP options for Ethernet the submask, etc. "Default Gateway." is what you need.
- Copy the the default gateway's IP address.
I then started the Blackberry device manager and opened the Blackberry Hardware properties icon in the systray.
I was trying to see if I could find what the desktop manager was trying to access or at least what path it wanted.
I found the Blackberry Router configuration tab.Click on the bottom right "turn on user defined routes".
So basically you can provide a bypass route "static route". I entered my PC default gateway address, hit apply and OK.
I did a cold boot of the system, started the DM and it never whimpered, just hit the internet and I could access the
sync options. This worked without changing any firewall or router settings. I purposely left it all in place as that
IP gateway worked for any other program on both my PC's. (I have setup mu PC to device the home network.
After running steady for a couple of weeks, I went in and removed the bypass address. The 4.7 install has yet to miss a
beat.
Well I probably broke 87 FCC regulations, all of the RIM agreements but it worked for me.!
If I'm not here tommorow have a drin for me at the party!
I have just installed the Desktop manager 5.0 and never had the problem.
So basically it's your call !
The worst that can happen is it doesn't work and you narrow it down further, the best that happens is you get connected.
I would recommend getting a " sniffer" program. This is the one suggested by Blackberry in the KB article
(Packet capture tool (such as Wireshark®)
Let us know what you think.
Thanks,
Bifocals
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Indesign CS6 " The program can't start because Core Foundation_v11.dll is missing from your computer. Try re-installing the program to fix the problem"

Hi all
I'm running Indesign CS6 in Windows 7. Lately, when the program is opening, I'm getting the error pop-up: " The program can't start because Core Foundation_v11.dll is missing from your computer. Try re-installing the program to fix the problem" When I click OK the program continues to load as normal, with nothing abnormal going on that I can see. I'd like to get rid of the error message though. I've tried re-installing, and scanning for problems with several anti-virus and anti-malware programs, all to no avail (no sign of any virus or malware). Does anyone have a suggestion as to how to restore the missing file? Many thanks for any help.
Wayne

With a bit more searching I found the source of the problem. For anyone interested it's explained here
Missing file: CoreFoundation_v11x64.dll
I tried to install a trial of Extensis Suitcase last week but for some reason it failed to install. It was after that I started noticing the error message, but because Suitcase had failed to load I didn't connect the two events! After reading the above thread implicating Suitcase, I looked in the InDesign plugins folder and, lo and behold, a folder called Font Activation that contained Extensis files! I moved them out and the error message is gone!
Thanks again to P Spier and thanks to Adobe for these forums.
Wayne

Iphone 5 I do not go out or do not appear in upgrede AirPlay for ios 7.0.4 safari browser is not smooth and too long kept out the phrase "safari can not search for too many repetitions search"

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What can I do if I don't remember my security cuestions? And it takes too long to receive the email

Please if you can answer me I will be very thanks full

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TS1368 itunes on my new alienware laptop acts as if the computer is not connected. (which it is) can not sign in with my itunes username and password. itunes help even pops up with "your computer is not connected to the internet"....

so in other words, I can NOT sign in on my account, much less authorize this laptop. can't even access help. have downloaded the latest itunes software, checked my firewall settings etc.... (the itunes help window even opens up with "itunes help is unavailable because your computer is not connected to the internet". granted I am basically computer illiterate, in other words if something isnt working my knowledge is pretty limited with tweaking things. I need some help!

On an Alenware laptop, this issue is often older drivers on the Bigfoot networking card.
Head to the drivers and downloads page for your model of Alienware at Dell. Check for newer versions of the drivers for your Bigfoot card. If you're behind and you update, can you get through to the Store (or Help) now?

SQL Statement taking too long to get the data

Hi,
There are over 2500 records in a table and when retrieve all using ' SELECT * From Table' it is taking too long to get the data. ie .. 4.3 secs.
Is there any possible way to shorten the process time.
Thanks

Hi Patrick,
Here is the sql statement and table desc.
ID     Number
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Add     Varchar2(50)
Add1     Varchar2(30)
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Stt     Varchar2(2)
Zip     Varchar2(12)
Ph     Varchar2(15)
Email     Varchar2(30)
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Act     Varchar2(3)
select A."FN" || '' '' || A."LN" || '' ('' || A."SN" || '')'' "Name",
A."By", A."Dt",
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