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My Inspiron 1545 thinks I'm pressing ctrl and I don't know why. [more inside]
posted by Pope Guilty
on Oct 27, 2009 -
5 answers
Laptop upgraded from vista to 7, now having sound issues. [more inside]
posted by wile e
on Oct 12, 2009 -
9 answers
Is this computer hot? [more inside]
posted by ChurchHatesTucker
on Oct 10, 2009 -
12 answers
How exactly does one go about fixing a corrupt XP registry or reinstalling XP on a device with no optical drive? [more inside]
posted by Teira
on Oct 6, 2009 -
6 answers
Is a Dell technician going to discover I've opened the computer before? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Oct 5, 2009 -
13 answers
What is up with my music files' titles turning into nonsensical four-letter titles? [more inside]
posted by ishotjr
on Sep 8, 2009 -
8 answers
Best affordable external monitor for HD video editing? [more inside]
posted by timshel
on Aug 24, 2009 -
5 answers
Is my Dell monitor dead? CPU boots up but the monitor is black and on/off switch is not lighting up. [more inside]
posted by bingwah
on Aug 23, 2009 -
13 answers
Another netbook question: my 4 year old VAIO laptop is just about on its last leg, and I'm looking to replace it with a netbook as my primary computer. More specifics inside. [more inside]
posted by Quidam
on Aug 22, 2009 -
19 answers
I recently logged onto my computer (Windows XP), and it said "profile not found". Help, please! [more inside]
posted by too bad you're not me
on Jul 23, 2009 -
6 answers
How can I get any service from Dell Inc. Help they seem to have lost my order and won't give me any answers etc. [more inside]
posted by Twinedog
on Jul 8, 2009 -
17 answers
I'd like to purchase a cheap (~$400-$500) laptop with certain requirements. The more I look, the more confused I get. Please help me. [more inside]
posted by billysumday
on Jun 25, 2009 -
27 answers
Dell media Cente light illuminated all the time [more inside]
posted by maxmix
on Jun 10, 2009 -
1 answer
Dell E6400 or Lenovo T400? Or will a newer, better product be out in a month or two? [more inside]
posted by maelanchai
on May 28, 2009 -
9 answers
My 5 year old dell laptop (8600) has suddenly lost processor speed. Techy details after the break... [more inside]
posted by merocet
on May 22, 2009 -
9 answers
Is paying for a RHEL subscription worth it, or should we just go with CentOS? [more inside]
posted by Oktober
on May 20, 2009 -
10 answers
How to fix laptop keyboard keys that fell off? [more inside]
posted by macsigler
on May 20, 2009 -
7 answers
Under $1000 laptop: I have my eye on a particular model; am I missing any others in my research? [more inside]
posted by wastelands
on Apr 8, 2009 -
10 answers
Lost my laptop's AC adapter, time to find a new one. [more inside]
posted by theichibun
on Mar 28, 2009 -
3 answers
Dell has started to suck. I've owned several, both notebook and desktop, over the past 10 or so years. Now, after buying two power cords for my lemony Inspiron 1720 in less than 2 years, I'm going local. So what are some suggestions for beefing my machine up? [more inside]
posted by anonymous
on Mar 26, 2009 -
11 answers
What are the minimum specs for a PC to play HD video files smoothly? [more inside]
posted by wastelands
on Mar 26, 2009 -
8 answers
Why can't I install Windows XP Pro on my Dell laptop? I get an error message that says "acpi.sys is corrupted". I can install Ubuntu 8.04 just fine. [more inside]
posted by spikeleemajortomdickandharryconnickjrmints
on Mar 24, 2009 -
47 answers
Question: where can I find a valid coupon/discount code for a Dell XPS 730x. I've heard there's some out there for 20-25% off, but I can't seem to find anything online that's working. Failing that, how much of a difference is it really if I just build a really sweet XPS 630? [more inside]
posted by Bageena
on Feb 10, 2009 -
4 answers
My laptop screen appears to be dying. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by googly
on Feb 9, 2009 -
9 answers
O, the carnage! Is there anything I can do to prolong the lifespan of a Dell Latitude's power brick/AC adapter? [more inside]
posted by robocop is bleeding
on Jan 27, 2009 -
10 answers
I have a spare Dell 19" computer monitor lying around that I'm not using at the moment, does anyone have any ideas as to what I should do with it? (I'd like to re-use it somehow).
Thanks,
William
posted by nam3d
on Jan 23, 2009 -
9 answers
Do I need to rebuy MS office if I'm replacing a computer? [more inside]
posted by GregX3
on Jan 17, 2009 -
12 answers
Should I fear the fingerprint scanner on a new Dell XPS M1330 as a feature that is going to lock out the computer in the future, or embrace it as a neat piece of technology that will make the computer more secure? And if I should fear it, what steps do I need to take to disable it? [more inside]
posted by Dasein
on Jan 8, 2009 -
12 answers
Laptop recommendations for a ~600 USD budget [more inside]
posted by majikstreet
on Dec 26, 2008 -
18 answers
What is the best/easiest way to backup my hard drive? [more inside]
posted by AZNsupermarket
on Dec 19, 2008 -
18 answers
I love Vista, hate the way it handles flash drives. Obi-Wan, Help Me!
I use a Vista laptop and an XP desktop for work. When I copy anything from the XP machine on my flash drive and use it on my Vista Laptop, it won't let me delete or re-save it after editing, saying the file is Read-Only.
Even if I copy something to it from the Vista machine it always asks to confirm things. I know UAC is a pain in the neck but is there anyway around it's behaviour on flashdrives?
posted by damiano99
on Dec 18, 2008 -
6 answers
Can't install windows millennium edition on dell dimension 4700. A call for help. [more inside]
posted by metadave
on Dec 11, 2008 -
18 answers
Is there any way to slow down the CPU in my Dell Latitude D830 running Windows XP Pro? [more inside]
posted by king walnut
on Dec 7, 2008 -
11 answers
I recently purchased a Dell Inspiron 6400 (HR365 if it's relevant). I downgraded from Vista to XP and I'm having trouble getting the screen resolution to adjust. [more inside]
posted by alona
on Dec 6, 2008 -
6 answers
The PageUp and PageDown keys on my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop have started acting weird. Sometimes they act correctly (rarely), sometimes they take me directly to the top or the bottom of the current page (now and then), and sometimes they don't work at all (often). I'm seeing this mostly in Firefox, haven't check other apps yet.
This started about a week ago, a few reboots and cold starts since it first occurred...not seeing any improvement or further degradation.
Do you know why this is happening, how I can diagnose the issue, and/or how it can be fixed?
I use those keys often and this is really hampering my use of my laptop.
posted by Exchequer
on Nov 6, 2008 -
9 answers
Can I make my Dell laptop keep running when it is closed? [more inside]
posted by trip and a half
on Oct 31, 2008 -
12 answers
Dell Vostro 1400. Screen has died. I need it to not be dead, all details inside. [more inside]
posted by wile e
on Oct 23, 2008 -
13 answers
Laptop Battel! Help me decide which manufacturer deserves my hard-earned money. I've narrowed it down to Dell vs. Toshiba vs. Lenovo. Also, RAM: 2gb or 3? [more inside]
posted by gnutron
on Oct 22, 2008 -
26 answers
How do I set up my arrow keys to cycle forward/backward in firefox? [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious
on Oct 17, 2008 -
8 answers
Selling a Dell inspiron 1520 laptop in Canada - advice? [more inside]
posted by mjewkes
on Oct 16, 2008 -
3 answers
Sound card for a Dell PowerEdge SC440? [more inside]
posted by hokie409
on Oct 15, 2008 -
3 answers
Something odd is happening on my internet connection at home. I have two machines both of which connect to the intenet via a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband Router (or Comcast variant on it) and a Comcast cable connection. Both of them do not display the Dell homepage properly. After viewing source I determined that they couldn’t find the supporting files at the subdomain i.dell.com (it’s possible other subdomains are missing as well, but that is the one causing the most dramatic effect). Viewing the site from another internet connection it appears fine. Is something up with the router, or with Comcast? Looking for steps to determine what is going on and (hopefully) rectify it. [more inside]
posted by Artw
on Oct 7, 2008 -
9 answers
Is there anywhere I can buy a Dell Inspiron Mini 9 at a store, in New York City, next weekend? [more inside]
posted by nafrance
on Oct 7, 2008 -
1 answer
I have a Dell Inspiron e1505, and a small chunk of the white plastic frame around the keyboard/cpu area has broken off. How can I fix this? [more inside]
posted by brandman
on Sep 22, 2008 -
5 answers
I'm looking for a lagging edge (can be large, heavy, and have poor battery life) *new* notebook computer, for less than $500. Suggestions? [more inside]
posted by WestCoaster
on Sep 17, 2008 -
13 answers
MY CD+-RW/DVD+-R drive has been acting funky for a few months. When I put a CD/DVD in it, the drive itself functions, opening, closing, lighting up, etc. Unfortunately, it doesn't do anything from there. The drive isn't shown in My Computer, but it's there in Device Manager. I can't get anything from my DVDs or CDs, burn any CDs or DVDs. It's extremely frustrating and I am at my wit's end. What happened? Did the drive die? Here's a picture of the device manager with the pertinent info and iTunes saying that no burner is found. I start a radio show on Monday and I need to burn mp3 cds! [more inside]
posted by alcopop
on Sep 12, 2008 -
13 answers
Help me customize my Inspiron 9 (mini) [more inside]
posted by piedmont
on Sep 10, 2008 -
5 answers
Cloning Vista SP1 OEM? Questions inside... [more inside]
posted by colecovizion
on Aug 25, 2008 -
7 answers
How do you disable a trackpad on a Dell Inspiron 1525 running XP? [more inside]
posted by NotMyselfRightNow
on Aug 12, 2008 -
5 answers
Help me get a laptop online please. [more inside]
posted by Frasermoo
on Jul 31, 2008 -
2 answers