Abstract: Methods and apparatus to operate closed-lid portable computers are disclosed. An example portable computer includes a first display on a lid of the portable computer, the first display to be deactivated when the lid is in a closed position; a second display distinct from the first display, the second display to be visible when the lid is in the closed position; instructions; and processor circuitry to execute the instructions to cause activation of the first display in response to a user interaction with the second display while the lid is in the closed position.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that processes user data. During operation, the system obtains a set of ranking engines for a set of products and selects a ranking engine from the set of ranking engines. Next, the system provides the user data for a user to the ranking engine and obtains, in response to the provided user data, a list of ranked products for the user from the ranking engine. Finally, the system provides the products to the user based on the list to facilitate selection of one or more of the products by the user.

Abstract: The disclosed embodiments provide a system that facilitates interaction with a user. During operation, the system obtains a set of features associated with one or more products recommended for the user. Next, the system provides an editor for modifying the features and obtains one or more customizations to the features through the editor. Finally, the system displays the features and the customizations to the user without requiring modification to source code associated with displaying the features to the user.