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The "2" key isn't working while i hold the control key
If you can type 2 and @, but Ctrl2 and CtrlShift2, then the most likely cause of the issue is an application such as AutoHotkey or Clavier+ is "stealing" those key presses.
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Laptop power adapter output compatibility
Until proven wrong I'd always match output voltage, even if we assume 5% margin is acceptable.
The 5% tolerance we see mentioned 'all over the place', may apply to an acceptable margin for chargers. ...
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Can i use a lower watt charger with my laptop?
Simply based on the numbers you provide, there would be no harm in trying it. At best, it will charge your laptop slower. At worst, it wont charge it at all. There is no risk in trying it, as its ...
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Can I stop the bottom of my laptop screen from glitching out?
If using an external display looks normal, then the issue might be the screen itself. Replacement screens are available for US$60 and up (cited as just an example).
However, the issue could also be ...
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Determine max installable RAM for a CPU that supports but no official motherboard support
It will probably work.
This often happens when the memory kits with 1x32GB were generally available after the notebook was launched, so they don't bother changing the specs. The notebook is from 2017~...
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HP Zbook G3 Mobile workstation not turning on after
I had the same problem, just last night It turned off by itself and I couldn't boot it after many tries on the battery and plugged it in, even though I let it charge for up to 2 hours.
[Slotion] I ...
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Do laptop copper heat sinks have some sort of electrically non-conductive coating?
The heatsink will never be "sat on top of the silicon dies". RAM chips are encapsulated in plastic, and almost all CPUs have a metal IHS (Integrated Heat Spreader) on them.
The whole point ...
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RDP with having to create a AD
Open your Remote Desktop Connection (mstsc).
In the addressbar, type in the hostname and port as you would do normally.
Append /admin to the address.
For example, if your server is located at ...
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Alt code produces different character on Lenovo laptop (Windows)
Although Windows 11 displayed a specific language, it wasn't actually using it internally. To fix this, I had to go to Control Panel, then Region, Administrative, and Change system locale.
There, the ...
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can i change an acer aspire 3 a315-41-r8th broken screen with a higher resolution one?
to answer my own question:
i bought a 1920x1080 replacement screen (ean: 8053836254903) for the acer aspire 3 a315-41 SERIES and it worked without problems.
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When replacing thermal paste, do existing thermal pads have to be replaced?
In general, it's always best to replace thermal pads whenever you're in the system. However, if you inspect them and they aren't dried out or falling apart (they should have some squish to them and ...
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How to have 5 different always-on-top notes, one on each screen?
To achieve this functionality on macOS, you have a few options, including using dedicated note-taking applications, floating widgets, or combination of tools. Here's a step-by-step guide using some of ...
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Incorrect reading of battery status after wake up (linux only)
update: apparently all kernels prior to 6.8 are not problematic.
At the moment I'm running kernel 6.7.10 without issues.
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Notebook CPU upgrade: Pentium to i7
While it is possible the chipset and mainboard support this upgraded chip, unless the laptop is designed to handle the increased thermal load the chip will, in the best case, throttle itself below ...
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Is there a way to install Microsoft Store-exclusive apps without Store?
Yes.
Methods
Multiple methods exist:
WinGet
WinGet is Windows 10 and 11's new Microsoft-official and default package manager for the OS. WinGet is a CLI tool, so the user can install packages like:
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bios won't load on laptop (110-15acl)
If you cannot enter the BIOS on your Lenovo Ideapad 110-15ACL, you need to perform a BIOS recovery.
Format a FAT32 USB flash drive (not all get detected so test some out)
Place BIOS.cap in the root ...
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Charging laptop with a mobile phone USB-C cable: "The PC is not charging. Use the recommended charging cable and cord ..."
You need to have a faster charger with at least 5V 3.0A output to have the chance to load at all. It takes much longer then, but it works. If I plug it in at low energy, the battery is said to last 8 ...
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Tried to do a complete system reset on my old laptop but later decided to swap out the hdd for a new one. Will this cause problems?
Install an empty drive into your laptop and install windows.
The "repair/recovery" is linked to the hard drive, so a new drive will remove the issues. Not to say you cant have issues, but ...
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How to enable Dell Laptop HDMI output? I can't seem to see the HDMI output at all
Just fixed this problem by going directly to Intel Download and software page, then downloading their update tool, letting it say what updates drivers I needed, and loading them, despite warning that ...
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RAM installation and cable management: Is it safe for my speaker cable be under or on the RAM?
Put it underneath the RAM module
This is someone else who has a configuration with factory installed two sticks and it is fine.
Examining the photos it looks as though If you disconnect the speaker ...
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RAM installation and cable management: Is it safe for my speaker cable be under or on the RAM?
Honestly, it should be fine either way. Its insulated, so nothing will short. If you had to pick one, put it under the RAM, so when the case is reattached its not pressing down on the RAM.
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Is it possible to use an external monitor with a laptop without the dedicated GPU?
Windows allows you to associate specific applications to specific GPUs. I am not aware of a way to tell Windows to associate an entire display to a specific GPU.
It has never been the case that the ...
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How can I disable my laptop's built-in keyboard in Windows 7?
For me I was trying to disable "Standard PS/2 keyboard" and was able to do so by nerfing an apparently well-known ps2 service.
admin console
sc config i8042prt start= disabled
see https://...
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