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Review: AmazonBasics Backpack for Laptops

Posted on April 19, 2025

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Laptops and notebook computers are getting thinner and lighter all the time.

And as you probably know, that makes it more important than ever to protect them from being damaged while you’re carrying them from place to place.

Laptop bags have been around as long as laptops themselves, but most people these days seem to prefer carrying their machines in laptop backpacks.

If you’ve been looking for a great laptop backpack at an affordable price, let me tell you about one that I really love.

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Q&A: Is it safe to carry a laptop in a bag while it’s running?

Posted on October 27, 2021

Question from Carla: Is it safe to leave a laptop running in it’s laptop bag while I’m on my way to work?

I often find myself finishing up a project at the last minute and leave my computer running and crunching numbers during my commute.

A co-worker told me it’s a bad idea to carry a laptop while it’s running. Is she right?

Rick’s answer: Yes, I’m afraid your co-worker is right, Carla.

Laptops need proper air circulation or else they’ll eventually overheat and burn up. The damage done to the internal components can be gradual, but if they keep over-heating they WILL fail at some point. [Read more…]