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Laptops
Laptop computers are portable, personal computers designed to be used on the lap. Questions about laptop computers, laptop manufacturers, and laptop technologies belong here.
4,227 Questions
What is the problem when some of the keys of keyboard do not work and what is its solution?
Switch off the computer, unplug the keyboard, re-connect it and restart the computer. This may fix the problem.
If it doesn't then try connecting a different keyboard and see if it works. if it does, connect the apparently faulty keyboard to another computer and see if it works with that one.
If it doesn't, then someone may have either spilled some liquid onto the keyboard, and this is interfering with the keys sending signals to the computer, or something is stuck in there, such as a paperclip.
Disconnect the keyboard.
Check for signs of liquid.
If you see any, try placing the keyboard somewhere warm - where the liquid can evaporate.
If you don't see any, try shaking the keyboard gently and listen out for anything moving. If you hear anything moving around, then - ensuring that it is not connected to anything - carefully unscrew the back of the keybaord and see if you can remove whatever is in there.
Replace the cover correctly and re-connect it to the computer.
If it still doesn't work then you probably need to buy a new keyboard - as it will probably be cheaper than paying someone to fix it.
What replacement solutions are there for a HP laptop charger?
An option is to find the exact charger type to buy online. The other option is to contact an electrician or electronics engineer to attempt to fix the original one.
How can you stop movies from buffering on your laptop?
Either the website is busy (From a special occasion, i.e. Superbowl), trying to give everyone the movie....
or it's the internet router. If it is wireless, you may want to upgrade it to something better.
If it still does it, it's not the internet company, it's probably your little wireless internet modem.
Try getting a new one, find one in an affordable range, and find everything you need.
In evacuation do you unplug power bars or just turn off everything?
If you're being evacuated from a building - for whatever reason - you simply leave everything as it is... DON'T waste time turning equipment off !
How do you get your laptop to connect to a new network?
When your laptop is charged and on, there should be a lower right module on the screen that indicates internet connectivity and will help you connect to a wireless network. There is also a port hole that will allow you to connect your laptop directly to the cable line coming from the modem via hardline.
How do you change your laptops operating system?
Well if you are speaking in terms of windows you will need a CD of the operating system you want to install.
You will need to buy this CD or you can download it over the internet as a .iso image
You will need to write this image on a CD using software like Nero
Then you will have to insert the CD in while starting and boot into the CD
Format the drive with your installed operating system(usually c:)
Then proceed with the installation as directed by the CD
How do you connect your Sony VAIO laptop to a d-link router?
There are a couple of ways to do this: wired and wireless. If you want to have a wired connection, then all you need to do is run an Ethernet cable from one of the four switched ports on the back of the router to the Ethernet port on the laptop and after a few seconds of the laptop and router negotiating, you should be online.
On the other hand, if you want to be able to move around or would rather not have a network cable "tying" you down to one certain area or stringing along behind you like a high-tech leash, then you can configure your wireless network adapter in the laptop to connect to the router by telling Windows to connect your computer to the appropriate wireless network (SSID) and giving it the appropriate keycode to access that network. By default, there should also be a checkmark in the box "Connect automatically" so that anytime you start up the computer and it detects that wireless network, it will connect to it and get you online without any further ado.
If you have more questions about this, feel free to drop me a line and I will be glad to help you further..
Do you have to play minecraft in touchscreen mode on a touchscreen laptop?
No.
If you want to USE touchscreen, you must turn it on in the options.
When you wish to stop, just turn it off.
How do you reset a Toshiba laptop battery meter?
1. The battery should be loaded completely to 100%
2. then you will have to modify the powersaving profile like following -> hibernation & standby off, disable the options which shuts the machine off when the batt. level off so the machine should shut off when the battery is on 0%
3. Let the machine work for how long the battery lasts
4. After the machine shuts off by itself when the battery is COMPLETELY empty let the battery charge (the notebook should be powered OFF)
5. Check if it worked and repeat it if the result does not satisfy you
6. In case of NO success I would replace the battery,
What do I need to use a US laptop in UK?
Among other things, you need to get an electrical converter. Since your laptop runs on electricity, you obviously need this thing. The European nations run on 220 volts, and American laptops run on 110. So run, do not walk, and get this thing. It is easily available at travel shops, computer shops, and general merchandise shops. Secondly, check with your cellphone provider and see if there are wifi cards for your machine to buy. It would be wise to hook up with your provider in advance and avoid sudden surprise bills. Have a marvelous time on your trip!
Where can you find a private hire where you can hire laptops e.t.c?
Well, there are a few sites out there that do person to person hiring, for example rentnotbuy.co.uk . If you dont find what your looking for you could post a wanted listing.
Is there anyway to connect a laptop to a desktop PC to use the monitor for the PC if so how?
The first thing you need is to check your connections cable, you'll need a VGA, DVI or HDMI cable to transmit the signal from your laptop to the monitor. (You can use the cable from the desktop PC)
VGA is usually a blue cable, DVI is white, but looks a bit like VGA, and HDMI is a small black cable (sometimes golden in the end).
Remember: HDMI also allow sound transfer.
When you know which cable you're using, then you should just plug it in the computer when you can see your desktop, then in the monitor, and it will work.
If the cable can't be plugged in, you'll need an adapter.
You can find pictures of the cables/adapters by searching on Google images
Where is the full screen button on the keyboard?
There isn't a fullscreen button. F11 will make your browser full screen without the toolbar or any buttons. If it's for a movie, there should be a full screen button somewhere in WMP, or double clicking might work. For a game, you're going to need to dig through the settings to change the resolution to fullscreen.
How long does system reformat take?
It depends on so many parameters. If you are going to use commercial software for hard disk editing it might take seconds to format/create/edit/delete and so on your hard dirves. If you are going to use format.exe from Microsoft it will take couple minutes for quick fomating and hours for full procedure.
Is there any way to upgrade the graphics card on a hp pavilion notebook?
Yeah,
Although you can upgrade the video card on a laptop, it is very difficult and you would need to open your laptop up, and then un-solder the card and then put new compatible card in and then solder again.
The soldering part is the main question... a professional computer tech will have to do this... and it'll cost you$$$...
So by the time you pay for that, investing in a newer computer is a better option.
Good Luck!
