I got my Asus Vivobook 14 in September 2021. I mainly use it for school and general tasks, but I never game on it. Here are the specs: Intel i3-1005G1 processor, 8GB RAM, and a 512GB SSD. I'm looking for advice on how to extend its lifespan – both in terms of battery longevity and overall device durability. What can I do to make sure it lasts?
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Are you asking about battery life or just keeping the laptop from breaking down? Yours isn't super old, but since it's out of warranty, it could fail at any moment. Typically, laptops last about 70% of their lifespan before needing replacement. I’d guess yours should be fine for another five years, but you really never know. Just avoid viruses, don’t spill anything, and don’t let it sit on soft surfaces that trap heat, like a pillow!
If you want better performance, consider adding more RAM. These days, apps and operating systems use a lot, so a boost could help. Just keep taking good care of it; that goes a long way!
If you’re specifically concerned about the battery, you can go to a repair shop and get a new one when it starts to fade.
One solid way to get more life out of your laptop is to switch to Linux. While it might not support anti-cheat games, Linux can really optimize system performance on older hardware.
What do you mean by 'last longer'? It seems fine now as it is. If you can, doubling the RAM could help with performance over time.
Absolutely! Windows tends to bog down older machines, but with Linux, you'll see a significant improvement and realize what your laptop could really do.