Open Question: I have a pretty good video card. I have a HDMI slot and a VGA slot and 2 monitors hooked up, is this ok?

Open Question: I have a pretty good video card. I have a HDMI slot and a VGA slot and 2 monitors hooked up, is this ok?

It's fine to use more than one display if your graphics card is designed to run more than one. If you're losing quality through the HDMI cable then check that the picture is exactly the same size as the screen - sometimes HDMI has scaling issues with PCs. There may be an option to address this in the graphics card's software - there is with NVidia and ATI/AMD cards. Better still, connect it with a DVI lead instead if you can.

You're only running 2D software so most reasonably ok cards can handle this well - it's 3D gaming with modern games that makes your graphics card work hard.


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Open Question: I Need An Opinion On a Specific Matter About Video Cards?

Open Question: I Need An Opinion On a Specific Matter About Video Cards?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Other - Hardware >Open QuestionSeth S Seth S Member since:May 20, 2011Total points:237 (Level 1)Ok, Now after All my worrying about upgrading my computer, I have decided that i am going to buy a New computer from Ibuypower.com So now, I have Everything i want picked out, Except for a Graphics Card, I am Stuck between the Geforce Gtx 550 Ti And the Geforce Gtx 560. (I Also Want it to have a HDMI Out Port which i dont believe the 560 Has. IT Has Mini) Now i know the Gtx 560 Is obviously faster, But i want to know HOW much faster, And Is It Faster enough to consider Adding that instead of the 550.There is a 2 gb version for both cards, would it be worth it to go with the 2gb version of either of these cards, or just simply stick with the 1gb. And the 1gb Version of the Gtx 550 comes Overclocked to 981 Mhz. So Just tell me which one i should decide, and if i should get the 1 or 2 gb version. Thank youAnswer Question

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Open Question: I want to restore my computer to factory settings...?

Open Question: I want to restore my computer to factory settings...?

I do have the instillation disk, but I'm really not sure what I'm doing, and I don't want to mess anything up... Is there another way to restore factory settings without it? Or should I just pop it in and select "install windows 7"?

I plan on selling the computer, and I've already gotten all the files off it that I want to hang on to... I also uninstalled a lot of what I had on there.


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Open Question: pixima mp250 DVD printing?

Open Question: pixima mp250 DVD printing?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Printers >Open QuestionJohn H John H Member since:January 20, 2009Total points:172 (Level 1)My father just bought a canon Pixima MP250, and printable DVDs, i want to know if this printer can print onto DVDs (does it have the tray) if not can a space to print them be opened and a tray bought (i have ready you can open a space for it online) if not is there a different in expensive printer that scans and has the possibility to print DVDs? it doesn't have to be cannon, just not wicked expensive.
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Open Question: Possible to change F keys?

Open Question: Possible to change F keys?

I have an hp pavilion dv6. The F-keys on my key board all have different functions. For example F2 and F3 change the brightness of my screen. In order to actually just hit F2, I have to hold the Function button and then F2.

This is a problem as I play games that require the F-keys as hot keys. Being forced to hold function and the F-key is uncomfortable during gaming.

Is there a way to change this to where hitting F2 is just hitting F2?


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Open Question: why do I receive this message ? no device drivers were found. make sure that the instalation media contains...?

Open Question: why do I receive this message ? no device drivers were found. make sure that the instalation media contains...?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Printers >Open QuestionAboubakr23 Aboubakr... Member since:January 17, 2006Total points:160 (Level 1)when I want to format my PC I receive this mesage ; no device drivers were found. make sure that the instalation media contains the correct drivers . and then click Ok .
plz help.
Mr. RB, lol ; where r u ?? help.thanks for the answer, and Mr. RB, is my friend Rittick. one of best answerers.
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hack_life by hack_lif... Member since:December 06, 2008Total points:2,720 (Level 4)It sounds like you will need to order a recovery disk from the "manufacturer" to do a recovery. Mr. RB is in Connecticut right now, I think that he is learning how to operate a sailboat. I hope this helps

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Open Question: Why does my computer do this and how to fix it?

Open Question: Why does my computer do this and how to fix it?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Other - Hardware >Open QuestionMatthew Matthew Member since:April 30, 2011Total points:93 (Level 1)Every time I close up my laptop or it goes to sleep mode the internet shuts down and i have to restart my computer just to get back on the internet how do i get my computer to stop doing this?Everey time i shut the laptop up then open it back up again i cant get on the internet and the internet shuts down for my computer only36 minutes ago

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Open Question: Is it safe for me to use clorox bleach on my hard drive?

Open Question: Is it safe for me to use clorox bleach on my hard drive?

The answer is no. At best, Clorox will degrade the contacts on the circuit board, but the platters inside the hard disk are where the data is stored. In practical terms, you could damage the board and most people will not be able to access it, but if you're keeping industrial level secrets, you'll be better off to open it and destroy the platters.

Most hard drive manufacturers use aluminum platters coated with iron oxide, however IBM used glass platters, before they sold their hard drive manufacturing to Hitachi. Hitachi may still use glass platters, and so if the drives in question are Hitachi-made, then if you open the cases, you may be able to shatter the platters, which will make them impossible to access and recover data from.

If you need to destory the data without tools, thermite might be a suitable solution for you. Bare in mind that it's unstable and gets extremely hot very quickly, but it will melt through the case and burn the hell out of the platters, leaving nothing intact. Otherwise, just pay $5 on ebay for a screwdriver kit and disassemble it yourself.

If the drive is still usable, you can use DBAN. It has a number of options that each erase the hard drive by writing a string of random characters over the disk, multiple times if you desire.


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Open Question: Can my power supply handle this graphics card?

Open Question: Can my power supply handle this graphics card?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Desktops >Open Question$~EDGEFORCE1~$ $~EDGEFO... Member since:July 06, 2010Total points:174 (Level 1)My PSU is a Rosewill RP500-2.The GPU I want to run is an EVGA Geforce GTS 450 FPB (Free Performance Boost).
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4GB DDR2 RAM
1-160GB SATA HDD
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hack_life by hack_lif... Member since:December 06, 2008Total points:2,720 (Level 4)Yes, as long as you don't have more than 10 hard drives, you should be able to power that graphics card. I have the same power supply, and i ran into problems with 10 or more hard drives when I made the graphics card run at high power.

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Open Question: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System?

Open Question: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionSaso Saso Member since:July 21, 2008Total points:335 (Level 2)AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M / Intel® HD Graphics 3000..Automatically controls Gfx mode: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System what does that mean exactly?Answer Question

A by A Member since:January 27, 2010Total points:14,225 (Level 6)It means that it has a weak graphics chip that uses very little power, and a more powerful graphics chip that uses quite a lot more power. When your computer's graphics is having an easy time and not having to work hard it uses the weak Intel graphics chip, but if you fire up a demanding 3D game then it'll switch to the more powerful AMD graphics chip. This is done to help reduce the power used by the laptop where possible, so that the battery lasts longer.

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Open Question: I think my computer has a virus its an emachine.?

Open Question: I think my computer has a virus its an emachine.?

Get to the internet and find a good virus scanner. There are some free scanners so you can choose the one you thing will do the job. I'd recommend you to download MSE (Microsoft Security Essentials.) since its free and trusty.

Also: You really need to take good care of your computer. Defrag it once in a while and don't download anything from the internet unless you really trust the website/download. Downloads that seem safe may contain worms, trojans, or viruses.

Note: Emachines usually doesn't make for good computers. I prefer using Dell or HP. But thats just my opinion.


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Open Question: Shut off Overtype on a Macbook?

Open Question: Shut off Overtype on a Macbook?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionJulesAJ11 JulesAJ1... Member since:November 02, 2010Total points:110 (Level 1)I was typing using the program Open Office (not Microsoft) when suddenly i noticed I was typing over the words I'd already written. Macs don't have an "insert" or "OVR" button. I've been searching my computer for settings to toggle with but I have no idea how to switch overtype off. Its so annoying! Help?Answer Question

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Open Question: Why wont my computer find my headset?

Open Question: Why wont my computer find my headset?

Maybe this fix someone on another site suggested will work for you.

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3513/p/18266104/18389090.aspx#18389090

go to control panel , select sound and audio devices, select voice , in the voice recoding box open it and select the mic that came with your head phones then click ok ,apply .. remember what u changed in case u want to change it back.. this should make the mic work
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As for drivers, on the link above the person said that no drivers came with those headphones. If they did, you would have gotten a CD to load them on your computer. They are files that a computer might need to work with different devices that plug in to it.


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Open Question: Does this laptop come with a webcam?

Open Question: Does this laptop come with a webcam?

I search it on PC World and it says it does

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/compaq-presario-cq62-a25sa-refurbished-laptop-07586133-pdt.html

If you scroll down to general information, and look for webcam it says YES next to it.

Hope this helps!


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Open Question: which laptop is better?

Open Question: which laptop is better?

Wow. You managed to find 2 laptops that are virtually identical in terms of performance. Pick the one that looks better.

Pick the right one for more portability, and longer battery life. Or get the Left one of you want a larger screen.


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Open Question: Black lines on screen help.?

Open Question: Black lines on screen help.?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Monitors >Open QuestionI have had my PC desktop with a ati radeon 4600 graphics card for a while now but now recently i turned on my computer and when i click the start button(I have windows XP) there are some random black lines there, and when i try to play minecraft or any other game i have on my computer (Doom3, battefield2)
My computer crashes. When I go on youtube sometimes the pic of the video has black lines on it too. I have the most recent update of ATI can anyone help I will show a picture if it is needed. I want to play minecraft again and get blown up by creepers and get the crap scared out of me when I play Doom 3.Answer Question

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Open Question: Is it safe to connect and remove SATA hard drives when PC is on?

Open Question: Is it safe to connect and remove SATA hard drives when PC is on?

unplugging, probably nothing will happen, BUT plugging them in....i really wouldn't recommend it, since your power supply doesn't change during system is on, it's not like your house installation, your PC power is sensitive

Don't shock your power supply

I plugged in my floopy drive while system was on, whole system stopped and floopy burned


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Open Question: I'm wanting upgrade my computers memory, but I'm not sure how and will my motherboard be able to support it?

Open Question: I'm wanting upgrade my computers memory, but I'm not sure how and will my motherboard be able to support it?

Take the old sticks to a reputable pooter store.

Get the same type (DDR, DDR2) and speed (333, 666, whatever) as you now have.

Log on to Crucial.com and do a scan of your PC. It will tell you what is available for you.

Right off the bat, I'll say DDR type and 333 speed.

Do NOT put nuttin else in cuz yer MoBo (motherboard# won't accept it.

So, if you have 2 slots #white sticks?# for RAM, the best you can do is 2 sticks of 2 Gigs each for a total of 4 Gigs, but not likely.

You have an oldie, so 2 sticks of 512 Megs #Megabytes# is more likely for a total of 1 Gig. #Gigabyte).

However, ya got a 256 MB stick in there now, so ya might not even have more slots, in that case the best ya kin do is, mebba, 512 Megs or with luck, a 1 Meg stick.

I take that back, the best you can do is buy a new one, fiddle around with clunkers and you will never stop fiddlin' around.
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Open Question: What's wrong with my laptop? (Macbook pro User)?

Open Question: What's wrong with my laptop? (Macbook pro User)?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionXicchi Xicchi Member since:March 23, 2009Total points:206 (Level 1)So I have a Macbook Pro and I've had it for about 9 months, but just yesterday it decided to slow down. I have to click super hard to click on anything and when I'm trying to highlight something, it just stops all of a sudden. I can't even drag correctly anymore. Any tips or help would be appreciated.Answer Question

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Open Question: My Compact Flash Card Reader Won't Format?

Open Question: My Compact Flash Card Reader Won't Format?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Add-ons >Open QuestionChadFool ChadFool Member since:December 26, 2009Total points:112 (Level 1)I JUST bought a brand new USB card reader and Compact Flash card, and I put it in the USB slot on my computer. I open it, and it tells me I have to FORMAT it first before I use it. For some reason, it won't let me format.Answer Question

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Open Question: Which Macbook should I get?

Open Question: Which Macbook should I get?

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Open Question: Lines on the screen after waking up from sleep mode?
Open Question: whats with business laptops?

Open Question: whats with business laptops?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open Questionpowerart1 powerart... Member since:January 27, 2009Total points:122 (Level 1)Im a college student looking for a new laptop and the lenovo thinkpad x220 tablet appeals to me. But what makes laptops like the lenovo thinkpad and the dell vostro "business laptops"? Are they suitable/practical for students like me?Answer Question

RaMa by RaMa Member since:August 30, 2007Total points:1,252 (Level 3)Yes. They just aren't geared as much be towards entertainment as they are towards productivity. Probably less robust graphics and processor, but more efficient use of what it does have. A good choice for school unless you also want games and video, etc.

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Open Question: I need help with my Hp Mini 210?

Open Question: I need help with my Hp Mini 210?

Okay so, I made 2 accounts on my laptop but 1 account ( Lets call it A ) got a virus so I went on the other one ( B ) and deleted the (A) since it had a virus. Before I deleted it I made this (B) Administrater. But I forgot to switch it off from Guest account. Now everytime I try to make a new account it wont let me and it says * The specified account name is not valid because account names can not contain the following characters <; ? / and etc. So, I want to know why its doing that and if there is any way to fix it WITHOUT taking it in back to the store I bought it from. If there isnt then I'll have to take it in. KThaanks!And I am not using any < ; ? or etc. 15 minutes ago

Jtr : I just tried that but it kept on saying that it wont work because of an unexpected error :$5 minutes ago

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Open Question: What is the best laptop I can get?

Open Question: What is the best laptop I can get?

What is your budget? Do you plan on gaming? How long do you plan on using it? Are you going to be carrying it around with you often? Do you need a number pad? Is screen resolution a concern? Any companies you like/ dislike? What ports do you need? Are you using a touch pad or a mouse?
Would you like a touch screen? Are you using it outside or inside (reflectiveness) and above all, WHAT IS YOUR BUDGET?

DETAIL, DETAIL, DETAIL!

BTW, internet speed has more to do with your ISP than anything else.


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Open Question: Can ASUS Flat panels work 240 Volts?
Open Question: My speakers on the laptop won't work?

Open Question: My speakers on the laptop won't work?

Dont say if your running Windows or Mac.

If windows right click the volume icon by the clock. Adjust audio properties Make sure nothing muted there. Check to see the speakers settings also. Then also just click the volume icon and check the mixer controls.


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Open Question: Pc Screen won't work. help!?

Open Question: Pc Screen won't work. help!?

I just got my pc back from the shop and they said it was working fine.
I hook up my pc screen and the power is on but is says no signal and then turns black.
I have an acer and i think it is something to do with the blue cable not going in allo the way. but if i force it anymore it will break.

please help.


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Open Question: How to put shared memory into dedicated memory?

Open Question: How to put shared memory into dedicated memory?

Well i think you are a little confused on how things work. That graphics does NOT have ANY dedicated memory. It has Dedicated SHARED memory lol.

The 4500mhd is an integrated chipset, so it uses your ram as its own memory, it dedicated 64mb of that ram to its own memory regardless of what you do (meaning you cant make it lower). But you have also added (shared) 1.7gb?

So you know, video memory does NOT really affect performance. even if you add 100gb, will do absolutely nothing. That chipset is really weak and NOT meant for gaming. (really you would see better performance if you take away some shared memory, as sharing like 1.7gb of you ram, which you lose as ram, will probably hurt you more then help).

Sorry but if you want to game, look for a better laptop with a better graphics card, or get a desktop with a better graphics card.


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Open Question: Will this printer work with a toshiba laptop?
Open Question: Recovering data from 2 SATA HD used in a RAID 0 configuration?

Open Question: Recovering data from 2 SATA HD used in a RAID 0 configuration?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Desktops >Open Questiongaphater2000 gaphater... Member since:February 10, 2006Total points:218 (Level 1)I was using two Western Digital WD800 80GB SATA drives in a Dell XPS 600 desktop in a RAID 0 configuration. I no longer have the desktop but I still have the two hard drives. I have a hard drive SATA dock and was going to use it to get the data off of the drives but when I load them it sees one drive as "blank" and asks if you want to format it and it does not see the other drive AT ALL. Would I have to but the drives back into RAID 0 config to get the data and if so, how would I do that?Answer Question

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Open Question: problem with my mouse?

Open Question: problem with my mouse?

my mouse always clicks twice its really anoying!!

can someone help me fix this?

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Open Question: Dell Laptop Adjust Volume Help?

Open Question: Dell Laptop Adjust Volume Help?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionAllen Carlson Allen Carlson Member since:January 22, 2011Total points:159 (Level 1)Whenever I adjust the volume on my dell laptop (latitude e6510 with windows 7 professional and all drivers up to date), an image of a microphone displays itsself on the middle of my screen. I want to set it so that the microphone DOES NOT appear when I adjust the volume. How do I do this?Answer Question

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Open Question: Where can I find a laptop karaoke system?

Open Question: Where can I find a laptop karaoke system?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionSamantha S Samantha S Member since:January 13, 2009Total points:161 (Level 1)I want to buy a laptop karaoke system that is ready to go--meaning it is already loaded with thousands of songs on the hard drive. I know that these are out there, but I'm currently only finding ones with the ability to upload songs from discs. Please help me find one that is ready to go with a robust database. I don't need speakers, microphones, or anything but just the laptop. Thank you!!!!!Answer Question

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Open Question: how do you download a webcam that is in a acer aspire 1 laptop?
Open Question: How can I convert a hard drive over 32gb to FAT32?

Open Question: How can I convert a hard drive over 32gb to FAT32?

Basically, I think you have to partition your drive into several smaller logical drives. It's a limitation with Microsoft, not Sony.

Most of these will also partition it for you.

Partitioning Tools-->
Free:
Gparted LiveCD
Parted Magic
XP Recovery Console CD image (Create and delete partitions with diskpart.exe)
Partition Logic
Ranish Partition Manager
Cute Partition Manager

Shareware:
Paragon Partition Manager
Paragon Hard Disk Manager
Terabyte BootIt NG
Acronis Disk Director
V-Com (Avanquest) Partition Commander
EASEUS Partition Manager
7Tools Partition Manager
Spotmau Partition Genius

This is a good article:
http://www.avforums.com/forums/ps3/909455-ps3-backup-utility-external-hard-drive-format-fat32-process.html

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Open Question: can you help with computers?

Open Question: can you help with computers?

The correct HTML coding for changing the font color to red is ____.



When you change the font type you change the ____ attribute.
font type
face
type
typeface

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Open Question: How do I fix my messed up keyboard on my laptop?
Open Question: When is the next generation of video cards releasing?

Open Question: When is the next generation of video cards releasing?

Firstly, I always go with Nvidia. Their tend to drivers run better and they have PhysX where AMD does not.

But don't expect anything to come out anytime soon. There isn't any dates set and the last time Nvidia set a release day for the fermi cards (their last big upgrade), the missed it by like a year.

However, the current market is full of super high performance video cards which are exponentially better than only a couple year ago. This is due to the dual GPU trend where a single video card has 2 GPU's.

If you want something that is 'next generation' look at those.

Some examples are:
Nvidia GTX 590
Nvidia eVGA GTX 460 '2Win'
Radeon HD 6990

Also, you could consider using SLI or Crossfire technologies which use 2 video cards at the same time. This gets the same effect as those cards listed about to but instead of 1 card you have 2.


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Open Question: I have two questions regarding my laptop and my ipod touch?

Open Question: I have two questions regarding my laptop and my ipod touch?

Q1: My laptop broke mid-late April. I went with my mother to customer services to get the laptop fixed May 1st. My parents left for vacation two weeks ago and they won't return until Monday. By then, I will except the laptop to be returned to my mother's office.
The reason why I am being impatient about this is because my iPod touch is synched on my laptop and I want to upload some more songs on my iPod touch rather than my old crappy fifth generation iPod with only the left speaker working.
I have tried installing programs in which I can transfer my iPod touch songs and apps onto my mother's laptop (which I am currently using), but the free trial only uploads 3 or 10 songs, and I am too cheap to buy the full version.
Another worry I have is that the guys fixing my computer may have to delete all my data to fix my computer and I don't want to re-upload all those songs again.
I need help knowing how I can cope with the wait and get rid of negative thoughts about my laptop.

Q2: Is there any way I can add songs/edit playlists on my iPod touch on a computer it is not synched to without deleting everything? If so, how?


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Open Question: How much do dual monitor Splitters cost?
Open Question: which laptop is better hp, vaio, samsung, acer?

Open Question: which laptop is better hp, vaio, samsung, acer?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open Questionknowhow knowhow Member since:May 24, 2011Total points:95 (Level 1)im excited to hace a new laptop, the sony vaio e series, dut due to our location its not yet available in our region, now what should i do? wait for the vaio or choose another brand like samsung, hp, or acer with same feature like e series, pls help its really bothers me,,,, wait or substituteAnswer Question

Savvy by Savvy Member since:May 21, 2011Total points:259 (Level 2)Alexander by Alexande... Member since:October 03, 2009Total points:94 (Level 1)As it sounds, another Yahoo user that has little knollege of computers. The brand means ****. That's right, it means **** unless their company has had stability problems in the past with the hardware they put in the machine for being incompatible or frequently adding duds. If you are going to buy a computer please look these terms up then compare the computers you want; processor, RAM (I'll say this now, 4GB is you need, overall not as important,) graphics card, hard drive, and mother board (not significant in laptops.) And no you computer will not do your cooking or laundry.Kaval P by Kaval P Member since:June 22, 2009Total points:96 (Level 1)anything except a hp. hp are the worst escpecially wiht fan problems. mine can get as hot as like 120 - 130 degrees. and it overheats alot. overall hps are crap.

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Open Question: How do i sanitize this Sony Vaio Laptop?

Open Question: How do i sanitize this Sony Vaio Laptop?

http://www.ehow.com/how_5511280_restore-vaio-factory-default-settings.html

Instructions

1.
* 1

Click the "Start" button on your Task Bar. In Windows Vista, the "Start" button will look like a blue button with the Windows logo.
* 2

Locate and click the "Control Panel" option located inside of your "Start" menu. This will bring up your "Control Panel" screen.
* 3

Double-click the "Vaio Recovery Wizard" button. This will bring up a window.
* 4

Follow the instructions given during the Vaio Recovery Wizard. When prompted, confirm that you want to reset your Vaio to its original factory settings.
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Allow the computer upwards of an hour to properly restore itself to factory settings.

Tips & Warnings

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If you still have the Sony Vaio Recovery disks that ship with all new Vaio computers, you can ease the process by simply inserting these disks and following their instruction.
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Back up any files that you may want to keep before the restore. Once the restore begins, any files not backed up will be lost forever.


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Open Question: Should this be happening?

Open Question: Should this be happening?

I bought an intuos4 a few days ago and I've been having some fun messing around with it. I'm having some problems though. Whenever I unplug my tablet and turn off my computer, then plug my tablet back in when the computer's on the tablet is no longer connected to the computer. I have to reinstall my tablet every time this happens, but if I leave the USB in it still works fine even after shutting the laptop off. Is this a problem or is this suppose to happen?

I also can't seem to download my photoshop free download from the intuo website and they refuse to give me a security key for my corel painter download. I'm gonna check up with the intuo people on this, but has anyone else had this problem? Or does anyone else know how to get a serial number for corel painter?

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Open Question: Computer will not boot up properly?

Open Question: Computer will not boot up properly?

When you say it "would not go on" did you hear any sounds or get any video?

If not then perhaps the power button is damaged?


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Open Question: Whats wrong with my laptop sounds?

Open Question: Whats wrong with my laptop sounds?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionKevin A Kevin A Member since:July 14, 2008Total points:127 (Level 1)So for a while out of nowhere I couldnt get any sound to work from my laptop. My Anti-Virus (Verizon internet security suite) was constantly turning itself off for some reason too. After system restores, restarting my computer a lot, and downloading an update from Windows Update I finally can hear sound from my laptop speakers but I cant hear anything from my headset or my surround sound speakers, I dont think its the Jack but I think its something wrong with drivers but not, anyone help please?Answer Question

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Open Question: what is the best memory card can i get for this motherboard ?
Open Question: Will a CoolerMaster 212+ fit on an Asus P8P67-M(not PRO) with 4x2GB RipjawsX and a Sapphire HD 6950?
Open Question: What is the best processor for i945PM 03 motherboard?
Open Question: saving up for a laptop what brand should i get?

Open Question: saving up for a laptop what brand should i get?

17 inch is really heavy. Its 10 - 12 lbs. Thats just the laptop, so if your plan on carrying books and other things. Thats alot of baggage. By the way my 15 inch has a numberpad. An its only 6lbs.
Unless of course your planning on joining the armed services, you can take this as a prep-bag for carrying that 50lb backpack.

Anyway the biggest problem with giving you advise, you never really said what your using it for. Because if your not going for games. Then you could go for a Vaio which are thin and portable.

Or go for a Mac Book Pro, which are also light, and look elegant.

If you want something more high-end go for a Asus ROG series.
Or if your intrested in making your own custom laptop try
www.avadirect.com
www.ibuypower.com
www.cyberpowerpc.com

Dell Studio is Good
Im not a fan of HP or Toshiba


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Open Question: Why is my screen stuck on Startup repair!?

Open Question: Why is my screen stuck on Startup repair!?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Monitors >Open QuestionPeace Music Peace Music Member since:July 30, 2010Total points:1,124 (Level 3)i just finished putting on my screen... but it didnt work so i put on my old one. so i used my monitor. It somehow stuck on the repair setup thing and its been going on for too long....Answer Question

Carl by Carl Member since:May 01, 2009Total points:4 (Level 1)Let it go, it's fixing it.. If it exeeds 2 hours just restart it

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Open Question: My laptop will not start. I get an error 999 and a blue screen.?
Open Question: What is a good apple laptop?

Open Question: What is a good apple laptop?

Macbook air= lighter design, but smaller storage than other macs and doesn't run as well. For those who like protability.

Macbook= usually for students who can't afford a macbook pro, same or more storage than macair, runs slightly better.

Macbook pro= get this if money isn't an issue, best macbook around and will easily run photoshop for you. These can get to $2500 though, so it gets very pricey and imo isn't worth the money. If you don't have to buy a mac, consider the lenovo think pad series.

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Open Question: Question about the Black tie accidental damage warranty for bestbuy?
Open Question: windows 7 help!! laptop is messed up and need to reinstall!!?

Open Question: windows 7 help!! laptop is messed up and need to reinstall!!?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionKim Barnes Kim Barnes Member since:May 24, 2011Total points:95 (Level 1)I bout a laptop last year and it was installing windows update and afterwards it wouldnt boot up. I tried download the cd that helps resolve problems and that didnt fix it. I get the message BOOTMGR MISSING. My laptop did not come with any discs and I have to have windows 7 disc to either repair or reinstall it. I dont want to have to buy it for 100 something cause I cant afford it but what am I suppose to do since I didnt get a disc with my laptop. I'm sure the warranty has expired. I have to have my laptop for school and I cant find anyone that has a disc.. PLEASE HELP!Answer Question


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Open Question: What should i upgrade my graphics card to?

Open Question: What should i upgrade my graphics card to?

First off, i'm a baffled retard when it comes to computers.

I bought Starcraft II not too long ago, and it was incredibly slow even with all resolutions and settings low as possible.
I bought a card off the internet that was supposed to be compatible with vista, but it wasn't.....

So i don't want to waste anymore cash

Specs (i don't know what any of this means)

Model: a6514f
Processor: Intel(R) Pentium(R) Dual CPU E2180 @2.00GHz 2.00 GHz
Memory (RAM): 3.00 GB
System type: 32-bit operating System

and my current card apparently is
GeForce 7100 / NVIDIA nForce 630i

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Open Question: Is there an easy way to see if you can play a video game according to your graphics card?

Open Question: Is there an easy way to see if you can play a video game according to your graphics card?

You should find out the Model of card.
for example is it an Nvidia 280.

Problem is you need to have basic idea.
The Order of Cards from oldest to newest series is 8000, 9000, 200, 300, 400, 500
Then look for the 2nd number
From 1 - 4 its considered low end cards. Which are not really ment for gaming. Lowest for gaming would be a 4. [Remember I am talking about the 2nd number such as 240, 440, the 2nd number]

5 - 6 are considered mid range cards which are ok for gaming
7 8 9 are the best.

Same rules apply for ATI based on first and 2nd number.

So for example Say it says minimum requirements is a 8800 GT. Nvidia. Then if you have a 240 GT you can play. But if you have a 8600 you can't. But if you have a 210 you can't either because

8800 GT is a high end card 210 you can't pllay games on. 240 is still a low end card, but its the most basic card ment for gaming.

Its all a bit confusing I know

UPDATE:
Ohhh you have a inbuilt.... ya... sorry no hope.
Its like bragging you have a car, and you find out its like a Fiat Multipla [http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/a… Its been rated one of the worst cars of all time :P Just see the picture .Its just awsome.

Anyway ya its inbuilt meaning its touch and go. Most likely its go and hopeless. You can play basic games like Plants vrs Zombies, or Torchlight, That doesn't take advantage of Shaderss, Lighting, Bump mapping etc. But any game which does most likely won't work. Or you will have to play with all the settings off.
Never buy inbuilt cards they are curse on gaming :P


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Open Question: what is the latest price of nvidia gtx 580 in india ? i need exact price?

Open Question: what is the latest price of nvidia gtx 580 in india ? i need exact price?

Galaxy 58NLH5HS3PXZ GeForce GTX 580 (Fermi) 1536MB 384-bit DDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Support Video Card

509.99 usd....

23077.0 Indian Rupee (INR)

http://www.newegg.com/
http://coinmill.com/INR_USD.html#USD=509.99
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162073&cm_re=nvidia_gtx_580-_-14-162-073-_-Product

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Open Question: Linux ubutnu: Why Isn't my computer picking up my headphone jack and my computer mic?

Open Question: Linux ubutnu: Why Isn't my computer picking up my headphone jack and my computer mic?

Before you embark on a driver journey;
try running this from the shell:

~$ alsamixer

Check to see if anything is muted, sometimes that is all that is wrong.

EDIT:
Then check this site out if that doesn't work:
https://wiki.edubuntu.org/DebuggingSoundProblems


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Open Question: Is it possible to erase everything on your computer manually?

Open Question: Is it possible to erase everything on your computer manually?

Did you try system restore? Also, for the corrupt files try the ChckDsk unity.

If it's a virus then the files you saved could've been corrupt too.

You should post another question but mention your OS in it too...


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Open Question: Asus m51va cpu upgrade?

Open Question: Asus m51va cpu upgrade?

Hey i currently own a laptop with t9400 processor and am thinking about upgrading to a t9900. i did my research and found out that the slots and pretty much everything is the same as the t9400 apart from the voltage which is 1.050V-1.162V(t9400) and 1.050V-1.2125V(t9900). My question is since the voltage is higher for the t9900 will i still be able to put it in my laptop or will it just harm the laptop.

Also the socket code is BGA479, PGA478, does this mean that theirs two types of sockets?? or are both the sockets the same...because i searched both of them up and they look identical.
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Open Question: are all my files completely gone from my external hard drive? HELP!?

Open Question: are all my files completely gone from my external hard drive? HELP!?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Other - Hardware >Open QuestionHailey Hailey Member since:August 21, 2010Total points:1,107 (Level 3)i already asked this but i only got one answer and i would like more of a variety. :P
anyways, my laptop got a virus recently so everything got deleted. i restored it now and everything but when i plugged my hard drive in i had to install it again. problem is something went wrong with my computer so i had to unplug the drive. now when i plug it in it says there is 180 GB free of 232 GB yet nothing shows up on the drive!!im soooo frustrated, i had all my pictures in there and all my music! :( im 15 so i cant really send this somewhere to get fixed. can somebody please help me? are my files really gone?
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Open Question: A good cheap graphics card?

Open Question: A good cheap graphics card?

Why is it so damned hard for people to define "cheap"? GIVE US A BUDGET. Cheap is far too subjective a word. Furthermore, there is no such thing as a "windows vistas graphics card". Without knowing the make/model of your PC, it's impossible to say what may or may not work.

Criminy, it seems that the vast majority of people here are somehow incapable of providing anything REMOTELY specific.


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Open Question: is the Acer Aspire One 15.6" AMD C-50 a good laptop?

Open Question: is the Acer Aspire One 15.6" AMD C-50 a good laptop?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionKarissa Nemeth Karissa Nemeth Member since:November 09, 2010Total points:418 (Level 2)im looking for a inexpensive one and one that has a number pad on the side and this one does but is it fast, does it crash, and does the battery last for quite awhile the only reason im asking these questions is cus im doing online school next year and i need something to do my work on cus my brother will be using our desktop for his online school and i need something and i want it to be worth my money and not a waste cus i have to pay for it with the money i earn babysitting this summer :P so pls help thx :)Answer Question

Saja Randika by Saja Randika Member since:May 24, 2011Total points:99 (Level 1)don't buy it that computer has many problems, im working in my uncles computer shop and many acer laptop coming everyday to fix. problems are no power , battery problems , LCD screen problems etc many cant fixcheck this out
http://nightfury-combatarms.blogspot.com/

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Open Question: What laptop is the best?

Open Question: What laptop is the best?

Here is some food for thought, (education)

What is a computer?
answer
It is a Machine that is capable of running any and all operating systems

What is an operating system?
answer
It is Software program that is capable of running any and all computers

Who make and builds their own computer components for their own computers?.
Answer
No computer company makes their own components. All computers are built from different manufactured parts, Motherboard, processors.graphics chips/cards, Memory, hard drives, CD Drives Bios, Monitors, and everything else not mentioned

The morel of this answer is Mac DON'T make their own computers, Hp DON"T make their own computers they build them from other manufactures components so therefore no computers is better than any other built computer, hardware wise, they all have the same manufactured components in them Period. Only fools think and believe differently


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Open Question: how long would a malwarebytes full system scan take for a 4gb dell laptop?

Open Question: how long would a malwarebytes full system scan take for a 4gb dell laptop?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open Questionsmileymonster smileymo... Member since:March 12, 2011Total points:78 (Level 1)i got the malware protection virus and i am scanning my whole computer using the malwarebytes' anti-malware. i just wanted to know how long it would take to scan my whole computer.Answer Question

soupfine by soupfine Member since:October 04, 2009Total points:28,830 (Level 7)Your computer has more than 4 Gb hard drive. There's no way way to tell you how long it''ll take, it depends on how many files are on your computer. It's not the size of the files or the size of the hard drive that matters...it's how many files.

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Open Question: Which Laptop to choose? 2nd gen 13, 1st gen i5 or AMD Phenom 2 with Graphic card?

Open Question: Which Laptop to choose? 2nd gen 13, 1st gen i5 or AMD Phenom 2 with Graphic card?

have to 3 specs to choose from, one is an ASUS with Intel® Core™ i5 Processor 480M (2.66G , 3 MB CACHE), 4 GB ram, 500GB HDD and Integrated Intel® GMA HD graphics.

Other is an Acer laptop:
Phenom II (N830, 2.1Ghz, 1.5mb L2 Cache), 3 GB DDR3 ram, 500 GB HDD and 1 GB ATI HD 5650 graphic card.

Finally an HCL ME Laptop:
2nd generation Intel® Core™ i3 2310M Processor (2.10 GHz, 3M cache), 2 GB DDR3 RAM
500 GB Hard Disk Drive (7200 RPM), integrated Intel GMA HD graphics

All are priced almost similarly, The Asus is the Cheapest at Rs 27,500, while the Acer comes at Rs 31,000, the HCL is Rs 29500.

Which is the best configuration, especially for a person who's a casual gamer, preferring mostly RTS games.


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Open Question: PC Speakers/sound card went out.?

Open Question: PC Speakers/sound card went out.?

Recently I have had my sound go out, i'm thinking it's either the sound card or the speakers but i don't know which?

My PC still detects sound on the mixer, My speakers turn on and have power but it says my speakers are unplugged/disabled even though, they are not.

Did my sound card go out? or did the speakers themselves inside blow out?

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Open Question: Steelsound 5H V2 Headset only working from one ear?

Open Question: Steelsound 5H V2 Headset only working from one ear?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Other - Hardware >Open Questionvakatack vakatack Member since:January 11, 2009Total points:114 (Level 1)My Steelsound 5H V2 Headset only works from the left ear which happens to be the one with the wire attached to it. I suspect that the right ear is having a connection problem because when I play around with it you hear static for a second and then it sounds perfect. It's not my computer it's the headphones. It's not the balance or any software problem. Any suggestions? ThanksAnswer Question

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Open Question: Will this graphics card work with my computer?

Open Question: Will this graphics card work with my computer?

I'm thinking about getting this Cheap Graphics card for my computer

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0027WR7TQ/ref=asc_df_B0027WR7TQ1470346?
creative=395261&creativeASIN=B0027WR7T…

I also want a low powered PCI Express card.

Here are my specs:

Processer : AMD Athlon(tm) II X2 240

Intstalled Memory : 3.00 GB (2.75 GB usable)

System type : 64-bit OS Windows 7

Model: HP slimline s5713w

I also have that sucky 6150se integrated card.

Please help me.


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Open Question: Build a computer for little money?

Open Question: Build a computer for little money?

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Open Question: i had accidentally deleted my essay so i used a restoration program to get it back. but this happens in word?

Open Question: i had accidentally deleted my essay so i used a restoration program to get it back. but this happens in word?

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tht comes up when i open my essay. anybody ahve aany clue what happened to my essay


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Open Question: My computer screen isn't getting any signal?
Open Question: Someone spilled beer on my computer, and they keyboard does strange things.. Can I remap the keys?

Open Question: Someone spilled beer on my computer, and they keyboard does strange things.. Can I remap the keys?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionNymdagaa Nymdagaa Member since:May 24, 2011Total points:95 (Level 1)For example, when I press 'm' it will pop out with something like 'myxa'. Or when I press backspace it will give '\'
Maybe the computer is just drunk, but on the chance this is permanent, is there a wan I can manually change what the computer understands when it gets the new input from pressing each key?Answer Question


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Open Question: Which Graphics Card Should i Choose?

Open Question: Which Graphics Card Should i Choose?

PCI-E 2.0 has no conflict with x16 specification.

there is absolutely nothing wrong to put a 430 GT into your motherboard.
there are absolutely no incompatibilities.

as long as it is a PCI-E graphic card, it should be ok.

i can see you are targeting for economic graphic cards in Nvidia.

but i don't recommend to take the 8400 GS.
i know its cheap, but it is more than 2 years out of date,
you can get even better and up to date graphic cards,

unless you get it second hand and for FREE, then there is a price advantage.
otherwise, get a 430 GT.

it is almost as cheap, and the price difference should be less than significant,
compared to the performance difference.

if you really are desperate for cheaper cards,
get a N210 kind. it is definitely better than 8400GS.
but it still wont be satisfying to play games on it.


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Open Question: how to reprograme used external hard drive?

Open Question: how to reprograme used external hard drive?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Add-ons >Open Questionpaul paul Member since:May 24, 2011Total points:95 (Level 1)Install the old drive in an external drive case, and connect to your computer (while it is "off"). Boot up, and see if your computer recognizes it, and format it.

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Open Question: How do you delete your current video drivers so I can install new ones?
Open Question: what is gpu core clock and memory clock? what does it mean?

Open Question: what is gpu core clock and memory clock? what does it mean?

You're too stupid to look up your video card online?

My mother? What are you 5?
And anyway she still smarter then you. She's smart enough to look up something online

Hey say what you want but at least I'm smart enough to know how to use the internet to look up simple stuff

Can you say the same?

F.Y.I the bible is just a book that has been changed over the last 200 years and if you believe everything in it then I see why you're too stupid to look up your video card online
I highly doubt it

LOL you're a sad little person
So busy arguing with me and I bet you still then even bother to look for the answer yourself
You're obviously not very bright


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Open Question: How can I use my LCD tv as a monitor for my desktop?

Open Question: How can I use my LCD tv as a monitor for my desktop?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Monitors >Open QuestionQuailman Quailman Member since:June 02, 2007Total points:72 (Level 1)I have hooked up my laptop to my LCD tv and it displays my screen fine on the tv but when I try to hook up my desktop it will not work. What do I need to do so that I can use my LCD as a monitor with my desktop.Answer Question

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Open Question: What is the best computer gaming company?

Open Question: What is the best computer gaming company?

There is no best company, all depends on quality of components.

I'm assuming you mean what company offer's more quality stuff, sense all companies offer good stuff and **** in a box. but it varies.


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Open Question: Computer randomly freezes?

Open Question: Computer randomly freezes?

Do you hear fans working at maximum when the computer starts freezing?

My uneducated amateur guess would be overheating, or incompatibility between said games and graphics card driver (drivers can be updated). Some games will make some graphics card work harder than they should, and these games don't necessarily have better graphics. But when we talk about overheating you can have the graphics card overheating or the cpu overheating or even both.

My graphics card used to overheat after a while playing some games and that would make the computer start freezing like hell and even crash even though this graphics card has a huge fan. I didn't need to solve that issue though because I coincidently stopped playing for a while.

To confirm (or rule out) overheating you can try to run the desktop in the coolest place you can find to see if it noticeably holds up more than usual without freezing (don't put your computer in any kind of food refrigerator). If it does, then it's overheating. If it's overheating then you have to find out if the graphics card is overheating or if the cpu is overheating.

If you confirm that the problem is related to either the graphics card or the cpu overheating then I would try to check for dust in the refrigeration system (fans and heatsinks), if there's dust clean it up; also beef up the refrigeration on your machine getting new case fans if there aren't enough. You have to build an air flow, preferably with a vent on the bottom for cool air to rise up, and another vent on the top of the case for the hot air to leave more efficiently), and put the case in a cooler place, etc


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Open Question: I want to buy Samsung rv508 laptop?

Open Question: I want to buy Samsung rv508 laptop?

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Open Question: How do i keep OpenGL on my hp pavilion dv6 laptop?

Open Question: How do i keep OpenGL on my hp pavilion dv6 laptop?

I bought a laptop a few days ago and everything worked fine until a few days ago openGL became unusable. I need it to play minecraft. I've updated drivers, done a system restore, and restored it back to factory settings even, still no help. It'll work only to be useless on next start up. How do I keep it on my computer?

I've contacted hp as well but they're useless..


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Open Question: What kind of hardware changes require a new Windows 7 key?

Open Question: What kind of hardware changes require a new Windows 7 key?

changing too many at once is about the only thing which triggers this.
you can upgrade ram whenever you want, it's jsut that 32-bit wont recognize over 4gb.

sorry if you dont believe this, but i've been reading about htis and using it since day 1.

and i've used oems (generic, not an actual brand name oem) and rtms and never had to re-install the key.

using computers sonce '78
using windows since 3.11 including vista &7 since beta1
repairing, rebuilding, building, selling and support since '92

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Open Question: I need to find somewhere that will buy back my broken laptop for a good price ?

Open Question: I need to find somewhere that will buy back my broken laptop for a good price ?

used laptops are almost worthless in good working order, you aren't going to get more than a few dollars for a broken one.

your best bet is to list the screen for sale on ebay, and also the body on a separate listing as "working keyboard"


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Open Question: Why does my iPad keyboard keep disconnecting?

Open Question: Why does my iPad keyboard keep disconnecting?

It's an official Apple keyboard purchased from Apple Store. When I plug my iPhone (and no, it's not because it's an iPhone that it's not working. Same pin connector, same software) into it, around 30 seconds later it just pops up saying "This device is not optimised" or something. If I unplug it and plug it back in, though, it does exactly the same 30 seconds later..

Suggestions?


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Open Question: Dual boot / Multi boot querie?

Open Question: Dual boot / Multi boot querie?

Hi

If I install xp vista and 7 on the one hard drive (multiboot) when I come to Installing various software programs do I have to install them twice maybe 3 times over for each os. Also if i use a 1 TB hard drive and use 150 GB for each os and the rest for storage (the storage space will have partitions too) will this be sufficent

Kind Regards

Sean


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Open Question: Gateway Laptop Windows 7 not Loading password box!?

Open Question: Gateway Laptop Windows 7 not Loading password box!?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionBigbro12393 Bigbro12... Member since:June 05, 2009Total points:201 (Level 1)A day or so again I tried installing a game on my laptop and it froze, so I shutdown the laptop and since then everytime I turn it on, it will load the Gateway logo and Windows logo but when it goes to the screen to enter the password, the box where I enter my password is not showing up. And every 30 seconds or so the screen will blink black and come back again to the same stuck screen. I have tried all of my troubleshooting options and done a system recovery, and my laptop is brand new. I do NOT want to use the recovery discs to start it all over because I have had no chance to get itunes, pics, documents on a seperate harddrive as a backup! If anyone has any idea or has had the same problem let me know, this has t be fixed.Answer Question

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Open Question: How to assign Z and Y to german keyboard layout?

Open Question: How to assign Z and Y to german keyboard layout?

hi all!

when using the english layout, Z is assigned to Z and Y is assigned to Y.
but when switching to certain keyboard layouts, i.e. german, Y becomes Z and Z becomes Y.

is there any way i can make it so, that when switching from ENG to GER, Y remains Y and Z remains Z?

better still ....is there any way to assign custom keys to a certain language? - can i define how keys are mapped in a certain keyboard layout?

Vielen Dank! und Guten Nacht


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Open Question: Why is macbook better than pc?

Open Question: Why is macbook better than pc?

Macbooks are nice, but they are not better.

Nor are they faster, as they use the same processors and RAM as a PC. You just pay more for the same processor and RAM when buying a MAC.

For what you pay for a Macbook, you can get a PC laptop of the same quality and more powerful.

Macbooks shine for those who do a lot of video editing, MAC has some of the best video editing software on the market.

PCs shine at expandablity and price, you can get more for you money in power in a PC.

As for viruses, I have not gotten a virus in years on my PC. It all comes to down to using a firewall, antivirus and not opening up everything that comes through your email.


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Open Question: Laptop is slowly dying? what to do?

Open Question: Laptop is slowly dying? what to do?

You can try to resolve this issue by performing a system restore to an earlier date when the system was working fine. For doing so follow the below instructions.

1)Close all open windows and programs.

2)Click the start menu and type "msconfig" in the search box and press enter on your keyboard (do not include the quotations).

3)Click the tools tab at the top, scroll down the page and select "System Restore." Then click the "Launch" button at the bottom right.

4)A new window will appear which is the first page of the System Restore utility. Click the next button.

5)Click the check box "Show more restore points" to see the full list of restore points available.

6)Pick the date and time you want restore to and click next.

7)Click Finish. Windows will restart and then begin the restore. Usually this process takes about 3-6 minutes. After the process is complete System Restore will tell you whether the restore completed successfully.

Yes, the Antivirus that you have installed will be removed if you are restoring your PC to a date before installing the AV.

You can install the Antivirus once again after doing a system restore.

Hope this help's, Good Luck

In case if you face any problem following the above troubleshooting steps, we recommend you to visit our website “www.Ijinni.com “.

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Open Question: Is Acer a good, ok, or bad brand of computer?

Open Question: Is Acer a good, ok, or bad brand of computer?

Acer is very low quality.

Unless you are looking for a cheap throwaway laptop, don't bother.

If money is an issue and if all you plan on doing is "just to browse the web, play a few DVDs and talk with people on Msn", get a Netbook.

Netbooks are cheaper and you can go with a good brand. Netbooks are great for the few things you want to do.

Asus makes a nice Netbook.


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Open Question: Where can i buy a acer charger for my laptop?

Open Question: Where can i buy a acer charger for my laptop?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionKristen Kristen Member since:February 11, 2010Total points:0 (Level 1)I lost my charger awhile ago this laptop i think is a 2005 its a acer. but i could only seem to find chargers on amazon i cant buy a charger at bestbuy or anywhere besides online?battery charger for my acer laptop31 minutes ago

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Depending on your computer charger type? A way to see if Best buy has it, is search it and if they have it, click on "check stores". If it is available then your good to go. Hope I helped :)

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Open Question: can you put a pci sound card into a pci express 2.0 x16 mobo?

Open Question: can you put a pci sound card into a pci express 2.0 x16 mobo?

No, you cannot. The Pci Express x16 slots are designed exclusively for video cards.

Your motherboard may have PCI Express x1 slots which means you can buy a sound card that supports it.


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Open Question: Direct Mic output from computer?

Open Question: Direct Mic output from computer?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Add-ons >Open QuestionCaleb M Caleb M Member since:January 17, 2009Total points:258 (Level 2)I am DJing a party and i need microphone output. I am using my laptop with a Logitech USB mic. I need the input from that to go directly to the speakers without having to pre record anything. Is there a program that can do this? Im running Win XP Home. Thanks!Answer Question

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Open Question: laptop battery management.?

Open Question: laptop battery management.?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionAmtoj Amtoj Member since:January 01, 2011Total points:108 (Level 1)i am using a laptop to set alarms for the morning. I was just wondering if i put my laptop to sleep with the charging still on, will it harm my battery ?
or should i just charge it, put it to sleep and unplug the power ?
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Open Question: upload nokiax2 photos to laptop on xp?
Open Question: Mercury UPS restarts the system when there is a power cut?

Open Question: Mercury UPS restarts the system when there is a power cut?

Your BIOS on your computer must be set to reboot after power is restored. Mine isn't and doesn't do what yours does. Just Read The Fine Manual and find the boot options portion to find where the proper setting is.

Good luck.

10+ years building systems and fixing problems.

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Open Question: wheres the magnify screen funtion on my toshiba?
Open Question: Can I install a new graphics card in my laptop?

Open Question: Can I install a new graphics card in my laptop?

I'm looking to see if I can upgrade the graphics card in my laptop.

Is it even possible and if so, could I install it myself ?

If not, how much, approximately, would it cost me to pay someone to install it for me?

I'm looking to get a good graphics card which is fairly future-proof and capable of running MMORPG's at high detail with a playable FPS.

The laptop I own is the: Packard Bell EasyNote TJ68.

The graphics card currently installed is: Intel GMA 4500M integrated graphics processor.

I would REALLY appreciate it if someone could help me out here + if you need anymore information, just ask!

Okay thank you guys, I guess i'll call up and ask if they do upgrades.

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Open Question: can my computer still work without its hardrive?

Open Question: can my computer still work without its hardrive?

>There is one way you can do it, and ONLY IF your BIOS allows you to boot from the SD Stick, which has to have a bootable copy of the operating system. One way around this might be to have what is called a LIVE CD of Linux which is bootable into a Linux operating system.

I would recommend an Ubuntu Live CD. You can download the live edition of Ubuntu and burn an iso to a disk and then set your BIOS to boot from the CD/DVD ROM drive. Have your SD stick in the USB slot when you boot and Linux should detect the stick.

The only other question is, what is on the SD stick and is the software or whatever you have on it, compabitle with the Linux operating system. FAT 32 which is what most SD sticks are formatted to are recognized in Linux, so its not a matter of not being able to see the files there - it may be a problem using the files because the kind of files or the format of the files or the file extensions may not be compatible in Linux itself. You might want to get onto the Ubuntu forum and post a question there asking if there is a Windows EMULATOR you could launch within Ubuntu that simulates Windows and could potentially allow you to use the files or software inside the emulator.

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Open Question: when i insert sd card to laptop nothing happens?

Open Question: when i insert sd card to laptop nothing happens?

It could be:
A bad card
A dodgy reader
Reader can't recognise size card

Assuming you are running windows insert the card.
Right click My computer or computer depending on version.
Left click manage
double click storage
double click disk management

That should show whether or not the reader can see the card

You can try your card in another reader or a different card in yours to narrow down the possibilities.


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Open Question: my toshiba keyboard is not working helllpppp please?

Open Question: my toshiba keyboard is not working helllpppp please?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionScorpion Scorpion Member since:February 04, 2009Total points:868 (Level 2)hello i have toshiba A300 Satellite i used evening then morning time when i switch on my keyboard is not working and i opened my keyboard behind the keyboard have some sticky stuff i wipe it off but still not working :( some my friends said its hardware problem ur sensor is dead they said so what i have to do to get back work my keyboard plz help appreciateAnswer Question

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Open Question: if i put my sd memory stick into a computer just to view it does the computer save whats on it?

Open Question: if i put my sd memory stick into a computer just to view it does the computer save whats on it?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Add-ons >Open QuestionMatt Landen Matt Landen Member since:May 23, 2011Total points:80 (Level 1)just to view it not save it i have some private pictures of my and my Girlfriend on it will the computer save the pictures anyway please helpAnswer Question

am505 by am505 Member since:May 07, 2011Total points:464 (Level 2)It won't save the pictures to the local storage of the computer unless you tell it to, so you should be fine!

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Open Question: Dual / multi boot on 1000gb hard drive?

Open Question: Dual / multi boot on 1000gb hard drive?

Hi

If I install xp vista and 7 on the one hard drive (multiboot) when I come to Installing various software programs do I have to install them twice maybe 3 times over for each os. Also if i use a 1 TB hard drive and use 150 GB for each os and the rest for storage (the storage space will have partitions too) will this be sufficent

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Open Question: Best brand for a desktop computer?

Open Question: Best brand for a desktop computer?

>If you are going to buy a brand, I would go with HP. Just get onto the HP site and start looking.

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Open Question: I've washed my USB 3 times why does it still work?
Open Question: I have a usb flash drive with data on it. It is recognized on several computers?
Open Question: What is a good Dell Laptop? (At least $699.99)?

Open Question: What is a good Dell Laptop? (At least $699.99)?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionJeff Jeff Member since:March 12, 2009Total points:814 (Level 2)Well I want to buy a new laptop, because the one i have right now sucks and i hate it. I have seen the deal from dell that if you buy a computer that is at least 699, you get a free xbox 360. So i really want to take advantage of this deal. My budget is anywhere between about 699 and maybe tops i would pay 800 probably. Give or take a bit. So about the laptop i have now, It is a Prescario CQ62 and these are the specs of it http://i56. tinypic.com/2ljrk83.png (remove the space) I hate it because it is very slow. I dont know much about processors but something makes this computer just awful. It literally has 100% CPU usage at nearly all times. It also gets EXTREMELY hot. Like to the point where it could probably burn me. And the fan is extremely loud. So I guess i will list things of importance for me in order. Most important on top.
- Fast speeds and ability to run many things at once without being slow.
- Screen size of at least 15.6 inches
- Good screen (just something that makes pictures/videos look good)
- Battery life barely matters. It will be plugged in almost always
- Webcam/Mic
- Wont burn me
- Reasonable for gaming (Dont need a gaming machine so thats not too important.)
- Around at least 3 USB ports
- Hopefully an SD card slot
Well these are things i need in my Laptop. If an answerer has any suggestions on what else i should get in the computer, please include. A link to your answer would be great, so i can see where it is and what i like.dislike about it. If necessary, please do not hesitate to E-mail me so we can converse about it. Thanks for all the help guysAnswer Question

Rae Gainey by Rae Gainey Member since:May 14, 2011Total points:111 (Level 1)WellGood luck! http://buybulks.info/147824/game-machineshttp://buybulks.info/147824/game-machines

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Open Question: My Computer Serious Typing Lag?

Open Question: My Computer Serious Typing Lag?

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Open Question: Jungleflasher won't recognize my benq drive?

Open Question: Jungleflasher won't recognize my benq drive?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Add-ons >Open Questionbob bob Member since:February 06, 2010Total points:95 (Level 1)I am using a windows vista computer and onboard sata port. I Am using jungleflasher version 79. I have a benq cd drive but jf will not recognize it. All of the portio downloaded and worked fine. In need help of how to get jf to recognize my benq drive?Answer Question

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Open Question: Asrock N68C-S UCC Boot problem?

Open Question: Asrock N68C-S UCC Boot problem?

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Open Question: What kind of RAM do i need? ***pix included***?

Open Question: What kind of RAM do i need? ***pix included***?

i want to upgrade my memory ..i want to know what kind of Memory i need for my PC

it says DDR on it but when i googled the numbers on it it gave me DDR2????

heres the pix please help me out..ebay links would be appriciated:

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Open Question: Three Displays with SLI?

Open Question: Three Displays with SLI?

Who would have thought this would be so difficult?

I play EVE Online. I have 3 accounts plus use many of my friends accounts simultaneously from time to time. I have a serious gaming rig that can support many applications at once. That, however is not the problem. I run no less than 3 accounts most times and want each of the 3 on its own monitor. Should be simple, huh?

So here is the question. I want to SLI my GTX 460 in order to get 3 monitors running. Will this give me what I want? Some say yes, some say no. I need a definite answer before spending money. If SLI will not work, what will? I want three monitors and the desktop spread among them. I have a NVIDIA chip set and will not change it to ATI at the moment so it needs to be a solution that works with my current gear.

Any help on this is appreciated. I cannot wait to have all three monitors running so I can quit minimizing.


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Open Question: University - what to look for in a gaming laptop?

Open Question: University - what to look for in a gaming laptop?

Well the best known brand of gaming laptop out in the market right now is Dell's ALIENWARE which comes with the best graphics card offered in the market right now, the GeForce GTX 460M, 470M, 480M & 485M family or their Mobility Radeon CrossfireX counterpart.
A newer, better model of the GeForce, the GTX 560M, is coming out soon (that is, if you can still wait for it).
click here for more info: http://www.notebookcheck.net/NVIDIA-GeFo…

What makes ALIENWARE the best, aside from the fast processor (Core i-7), bigger RAM (up to 16-32GB), bigger storage (2x500GB or 2x750GB HDD), it offers 2GB Mobility Radeon 6970M CrossfireX or 3GB GeForce GTX 460M SLI, which will suit any graphic animation or designing software you would need to use for school (great on any games too).

Dell offers a 4 YEAR ADVANCED PLAN, so that if within that 46months & say, something really REALLY bad ACCIDENTALLY happens to the laptop, DELL WILL REPLACE IT WITH A BRAND NEW ONE.
If you can afford the initial cost (about $3000), you can get it with the peace of mind that you wont have to worry about anything in 4 years time (& a lot more years after that if/when they replace it with a brand new one).

What's good about the 2 HDD, if one breaks down, the other is not affected (you can use one as back-up for all your files, pictures & important documents.

Since university starts on September, you may want to wait for the new models of the Alienware M15X to come out with the new GeForce GTX 560M.

But if you're looking to get an affordable, not so big, yet best in performance gaming laptop as soon as possible,
LOOK NO FURTHER.
Like me, get the MSI GT680R 15.6"-full HD GAMING NOTEBOOK which comes with the 2nd Generation Core i7 Processor 2630QM, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB Hard Disk Drive (2 x 500GB 7200rpm SATA HDD) & a powerful Class 1, 1.5GB NVIDIA GTX460M DDR5 dedicated graphics card that can handle DirectX 11 enhancing the 3D detail effects from FRYS.com (SKU#: 6547393).
I got the chance to use the laptop first hand at the FRYS store. I came back to check out the laptop EVERY HOUR for 6 hrs & found out that the air from the vent of the laptop remained cool compared to any other laptops on display there, meaning THIS LAPTOP HAS PROPER HEAT MANAGEMENT, that means this laptop can handle long hours of gruelling play. Now, I'm all stewed up saving to buy this b4 Blizzard releases Diablo 3.
The MSI GT680R 15.6" Gaming Notebook w/ the Intel® Core™ i-7 retails for $1,499.99 (+ tax & other sur-charges; www.FRYS.com). I chose to pay more to have the newest technology so that I DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT IT GETTING OUTDATED WITHIN THE NEXT 8 YEARS.
click here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…

You might want to buy this to protect your screen:

watch the video: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.as…
Protect your screen from cracks, get a COOLER MASTER U2 Notebook Cooler w/c has dual purposes. Cool thing about it is, you can position the fans on the right spot for better ventialation.
When travelling, detach the easily detacheable dual fan, then use the aluminum frame as a protection for your laptop's screen when inside the bag. I got mine from MicroCenter.com for $15, 48% cheaper than the regular $25 tag (FRYS.com SKU#: 6344931).
click to buy: http://www.microcenter.com/single_produc…

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Open Question: how can you tell if your power supply can fit into my computer?

Open Question: how can you tell if your power supply can fit into my computer?

Usually the SMPU on your computer's CPU has the power specifications.

It will give you a range of voltage say 110-120 V or 210-240 V and frequencies 50Hz or 60 Hz.

See if it matches that of your power supply.

Also, some SMPUs have an option to flip between 110V and 220V.

The product you gave as link has the following Input voltage - 90-264V ac (Auto Range) so it should be no problem as far as your computer goes.


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Open Question: Transporting PC with Liquid Cooling?

Open Question: Transporting PC with Liquid Cooling?

My new PC build has a Corsair H60 cooling the CPU. This is my only liquid cooled component. Are there any precautions to take when taking this computer to LAN's? I know that liquid cooled systems can be dangerous to transport, but I am not sure if this is only because some liquid coolant tubes run outside of the case. The Corsair H60 is self-enclosed and entirely inside the case.

If transportation with this cooler is dangerous at all, I do not want to use it for LAN's.

So is there any danger to transporting this?


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Open Question: How to make my laptop screen brighter?

Open Question: How to make my laptop screen brighter?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionCjmjm2 Cjmjm2 Member since:November 11, 2010Total points:2,963 (Level 4)Ok so you know when you plug in the laptop and the screen gets brighter, is there a way to set it so it is always that bright . When it is unplugged it is very hard to see the screen.
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steph37895 by steph378... Member since:June 28, 2007Total points:107 (Level 1)Click on the battery in the corner and put it to high performance and it should stay bright when you unplug itt

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Open Question: Where can I get a Toshiba Qosmio cheap?
Open Question: My dell inspiron mini 910 wont boot. I get a error message saying operating system not found. HELP!?!?

Open Question: My dell inspiron mini 910 wont boot. I get a error message saying operating system not found. HELP!?!?

Yesterday I was using the laptop like normal and I shut it down like I do normally. Today I turned it on and when I start the laptop i get a error message that says:

PXE-E61: Media Test failure, check cable
PXE-MOF: Exiting PXE ROM.
Operating system not found.

Can anyone help me get it back?? Keep in mind, I dont have F keys

Ive read on the internet that it has to do something with the BIOS in the boot system or something like that. Please help if you can!!!!


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Open Question: My laptop can open/read open the files?

Open Question: My laptop can open/read open the files?

I backup some files I had on my laptop because I was going to do a system recovery. Now I place in the dvd+r to retreive the information(files) and the only message in the box is "Drag files to this folder to add to disc".

But on in the computer folder where you click on it to open it up. It says that:

2.29 GB used and 2.07GB free

Is there a way to open these files? My OS is Windows Vista. Thank you in advance.


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Open Question: I'm building a laptop through Toshiba, is a Solid State hard drive worth getting?

Open Question: I'm building a laptop through Toshiba, is a Solid State hard drive worth getting?

They have no moving parts, so they're faster, and are much less likely to be damaged if you drop your laptop.

But the cost per GB is a lot more compared to a conventional hard drive.

If I were you, I would only do it on a smaller more portable machine, where the amount of space is less important, but robustness is more important.


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Open Question: How do I change my USB Format from Mac OS Extended Case-sensitive, Journaled to work on my Windows Computer?
Open Question: please help!!computer screen issues?

Open Question: please help!!computer screen issues?

Right click the tool bar and be sure that it isn't locked. If the check mark is there click it so that it isn't and then you can drag it back to the bottom.

Or

Follow the below instructions:

1) Right click any empty area of your desktop.

2) Choose "Graphics Options" and "Graphics Properties."

3) Choose either the "Devices" or "Rotation" tab.

4) Select the "Rotation" setting and choose "Normal."

Hope this help's, Good Luck

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Open Question: Is it possible to connect a external monitor to the HP625 Notebook?
Open Question: can someone help with the picture viewer on my laptop?
Open Question: Are these specs worth £338 ?, would it be easy for an upgrade ?

Open Question: Are these specs worth £338 ?, would it be easy for an upgrade ?

CPU: AMD Athlon™ II X2 265 Dual-Core CPU w/ HyperTransport Technology ***Overclockable XXX***

HDD: 500GB SATA-II 3.0Gb/s 16MB Cache HDD (Single Hard Drive)

MEMORY: 4GB (2x2GB) PC10666 DDR3/1333mhz Dual Channel Memory (Corsair Value Select or Major Brand)

MOTHERBOARD: MSI GF615M-P33 NVIDIA GF 6150SE, AM3 DDR3 1066/1333, SATA SATA RAID, uATX

SOUND: HIGH DEFINITION ON-BOARD 7.1 AUDIO

VIDEO: AMD Radeon HD 6450 1GB GDDR3 16X PCIe Video Card (Major Brand Powered by ATI)


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Open Question: My computer freezes after startup?

Open Question: My computer freezes after startup?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Desktops >Open QuestionJacky Lu Jacky Lu Member since:May 23, 2011Total points:95 (Level 1)I turn on my cpu and about 1-5 min later the screen either freezes or turns black. Then i have to manually shut it off b/c nothing on the computer works not even the keyboard & i usually have a orange flash near my power button but once it freezes it doesn't blink anymore. After i shut it off and turn it back on it works normally. I can use it for 24 hr straight and it won't freeze but next day it will repeat the process. Can anyone help me with this? :/Answer Question

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Open Question: I have a Dell insp 15 and I have Windows 7. When my computer starts ...?

Open Question: I have a Dell insp 15 and I have Windows 7. When my computer starts ...?

When Messenger (Sign in thing) is opened, click the "mini blue question mark icon" on the right side of your picture avatar, then click show "menu bar".

The mouse over to the tools tab above and click "options", then click the "sign in" tab, then remove the check mark from "Automatically run messenger service when I log on to Windows".

Click "Apply" then "OK". When you restart next time Messenger will not open until you manually open it.

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Open Question: where else can i put my sd memory stick besides a computer or laptop?
Open Question: my computer does not have a harddrive what can i use as a temporary hardrive?

Open Question: my computer does not have a harddrive what can i use as a temporary hardrive?

You can use either a Flashdrive(thumb drive) or external USB hard drive. If you intend to the boot the computer without a internal hard drive,, you may do so with a LiveCD loaded inside your DVD/CD Drive but you will not be able to use the Drive for any other purpose as long as the LiveCD is running. Also, if you intend to boot from the CD/DVD Drive be aware that you must set the Boot Sequence in the Setup(BIOS)start from that location.

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Open Question: i was running windows 7 on my hp laptop Dv6915nr when i reformatted it to normal windows vista my sound?

Open Question: i was running windows 7 on my hp laptop Dv6915nr when i reformatted it to normal windows vista my sound?

Home >All Categories > Computers & Internet >Hardware >Laptops & Notebooks >Open QuestionChidubem Chidubem Member since:April 21, 2010Total points:81 (Level 1)stoped working with with red mark on the speaker icon and there is no sound, video and game controllers on the device manager i went to hp website to get the sound drivers after i have downloaded them if i want to install is i get this error message (Driver Installation failed: Could not find the device for this driver.) please i need some help here pleaseAnswer Question

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