What should I not do with a laptop that would be okay on a desktop?

You should never forget your laptop/netbook in an airport terminal. It will not return you no matter how hard you pray to the Lost & Found bin. However, if you leave a desktop in an airport terminal it should be pretty easy to spot the guy with a mid-sized tower stuffed under his Members Only jacket. XD

Don't leave the laptop plugged in all the time, like you would a desktop computer.

Related:

• http://lockergnome.net/questions/28181/is-it-good-to-leave-your-netbooknotebook-plugged-in
• http://lockergnome.net/questions/42316/laptop-battery-care
• http://lockergnome.net/questions/3135/is-it-better-to-leave-your-computer-on-all-the-time

That's about it. You don't have to do anything special with a laptop -- just use it!

All I can think of:

• Desktops are able to handle more power.
• Laptops should not be on at all times.
• Laptops need to drain their battery once a month then go through a full recharge to maintain battery life.

Other than that, just keep in mind what drivers you need for your exact hardware and everything is the same as with a decktop computer.

what? im not sure what you mean.....you should treat all computers the same....why are you even asking this?

dropping it from short heights. most desktops can handle a drop from less than a foot high but a laptop might crack is it has a plastic frame or the screen might break. desktops are stronger in design if you get the right kind.