When you are presented with your results, you have 2 options. You can either change the DNS servers for your computer only, or change them on your router. Router interfaces vary by manufacturer, but you're looking for a couple text boxes labeled something like Static DNS 1, 2, 3, or Primary DNS Server / Secondary DNS Server. Below is a slightly modified screenshot of the configuration on my router. I'm running the open-source distribution DD-WRT hacked onto an old Watchguard Firebox II. If you choose to change the DNS servers on your computer instead, follow the instructions here. Substitute your results from the Namebench test for the Google DNS servers.

Calibrating a Lithium-Ion battery

New/replacement batteries are usually shipped partially charged. Most people will just insert the new battery and go on their merry way using it, but that’s not the best way to break in the battery. Before the first use, a calibration is necessary. To ensure a long battery life, calibration should also be performed once a month. Battery calibration is a simple process:

1. Insert the battery into the device and charge it fully to 100%
2. Create a new battery calibration power plan.
   1. On Windows, this is available in Control Panel > Power Options.
   2. Click on Create a New Plan and name it Battery Calibration.
   3. Change the On battery settings to Never and hit Create.
   4. Make sure the radio button next to the Battery Calibration power plan is selected.
3. Disconnect the charger and leave the device on until the battery completely drains and the device powers off or until the laptop enters Hibernation mode due to low battery. This may take several hours depending on your device and battery capacity. You may use your device during the full discharge, but just make sure you don’t charge it again before the battery dies.
4. When the battery is completely discharged, charge the battery fully to 100%.
5. After the batter reaches 100% charge, you can use your device normally. Don’t forget to restore your laptop power plan to your preference.

Lithium-Ion battery (laptop, cell phone) tips
Source: http://www.batteryuniversity.com/parttwo-34.htm

• Avoid frequent full discharges because this puts additional strain on the battery. Several partial discharges with frequent recharges are better for lithium-ion than one deep one. Recharging a partially charged lithium-ion does not cause harm because there is no memory. (In this respect, lithium-ion differs from nickel-based batteries.) Short battery life in a laptop is mainly cause by heat rather than charge / discharge patterns.
• Batteries with fuel gauge (laptops) should be calibrated by applying a deliberate full discharge once every 30 charges or once a month. Running the pack down in the equipment does this. If ignored, the fuel gauge will become increasingly less accurate and in some cases cut off the device prematurely.
• Keep the lithium-ion battery cool. Avoid a hot car. For prolonged storage, keep the battery at a 40% charge level.
• Consider removing the battery from a laptop when running on fixed power. (Some laptop manufacturers are concerned about dust and moisture accumulating inside the battery casing.)
• Avoid purchasing spare lithium-ion batteries for later use. Observe manufacturing dates. Do not buy old stock, even if sold at clearance prices.
• If you have a spare lithium-ion battery, use one to the fullest and keep the other cool by placing it in the refrigerator. Do not freeze the battery. For best results, store the battery at 40% state-of-charge.

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