External hard drives for laptops usually are available with a USB connection, and they can store up to 300 gigabytes of information, which makes them great for backing up large amounts of work. Find out how to use an external hard drive on a laptop with IThelp from a software developer in this free video on computers. Expert: Dave Andrews Contact: www.daveandrews.org Bio: Dave Andrews is a software developer that holds a degree in computer science. Currently, he is employed by a government IT department. Filmmaker: Tim Brown

An easy way to fix laptop overheating is to make sure it rests on a flat surface, make sure the internal fan is working properly and even spray a bit of compressed air into the vent to remove accumulated dust. Keep a laptop from overheating with IThelp from a software developer in this free video on computers. Expert: Dave Andrews Contact: www.daveandrews.org Bio: Dave Andrews is a software developer that holds a degree in computer science. Currently, he is employed by a government IT department. Filmmaker: Tim Brown