Gah... my computers hate me!

I have a desktop and a laptop, both PCs. My desktop's been acting up a bit lately (crashed/blue screened three times the last time I tried to use it) and I've been telling myself, "Hey at least I still have my laptop!" Then the battery for my laptop decided today would be a GREAT day to fully die. Now my laptop is completely reliant on its power cord instead of just mostly reliant like it used to be. Oh well at least I have a source of income now if I need to get a new computer. The highlight of the issue was the realization that the battery for my laptop has a 1.3/5 rating on the Dell website. You'd think they'd do something about it, but I guess as long as it takes the computer through the warranty period that's all they need.