How can I stop my computer from going into sleep mode? The control panel options and Lenovo power manager have both failed me.
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posted by matkline
on Oct 28, 2011 -
15 answers
I have a Dell Inspiron 1546 laptop. I would like to set up my desk so that I can plug one cord into my laptop and have it work with the following peripherals: 2 monitors, wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, printer, scanner. Is this possible, and if so, what should I buy? Thanks!
posted by Jacqueline
on Oct 22, 2011 -
6 answers
My MacBook Pro 2011 13" is making an odd noise through the speakers/headphones. Has anybody come across this before?
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posted by anaximander
on Oct 15, 2011 -
8 answers
Is my laptop's battery life normal for it's age? It's used and I know next to nothing to laptops. More inside.
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posted by CelebrenIthil
on Oct 6, 2011 -
12 answers
I am really wary about buying a laptop with a non-user-replaceable battery. Opinions on this? How painful/possible is it to get such batteries replaced when they fail?
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posted by madmethods
on Oct 6, 2011 -
14 answers
I'd like to find a laptop for my son (age 9) so he can play Flight Simulator X to his heart's content this Xmas. Here's the hurdles: I know NOTHING about laptops and I have very little money to spend. Help!
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posted by biddeford
on Oct 3, 2011 -
7 answers
My Aspire 5003WLMi laptop collects dust, and for the life of me I can't figure out how to remove the bottom cover to get at it. I can get parts out - DVD & hard drives - but that's about it. I've tried all visible screws, and shone lights into all holes. Help?!
posted by IAmBroom
on Oct 3, 2011 -
3 answers
Is there a place I can take my laptop to get crisis bios recovery done to it in person, instead of sending it to the manufacturer and waiting forever?
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posted by chocolatemilkshakes
on Sep 30, 2011 -
2 answers
Like many people, I've got wireless router issues (Netgear MR814v2 -- yeah, it's getting old). I'm troubleshooting them as I can and haven't found anything that should be interfering, and all my firmware is up to date. Putting that to one side, I'm pretty tired of running down and up the stairs to unplug the router and plug it back in again (six to 10 times a day). My diagnostics show I've got connectivity between the computer and the router even when I can't connect to the Internet. Is there some way to reboot the router from my computer?
posted by bryon
on Sep 25, 2011 -
14 answers
I have a brand-new Dell laptop. What's the best way to remove all the bloatware? What things
should I install? (Please no Linux, this is a Windows 7 machine and I need it to stay that way.)
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posted by desjardins
on Sep 23, 2011 -
24 answers
How difficult is it to get a replacement from Staples using their protection plan? There's nothing wrong with the item in question, but I'd like to sell it and if I can replace it for a new one I imagine I could get more for it.
Also, is there any way to transfer the plan to a buyer since there's still over a year on it?
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posted by blunt_eastwood
on Sep 19, 2011 -
16 answers
The Pre-School my son attends has had a used laptop donated to it. The person who donated it has said that they've wiped the drive and done a clean install of Windows onto it. Any tips for doing a quick "Health Check" of the laptop before we let it into the wild.
posted by lloyder
on Sep 10, 2011 -
7 answers
I have a Lenovo G560 laptop that has developed a habit of scrolling down on its own. I've tried everything I could find through Google to fix, including disabling the touchpad and updating mouse drivers, but it is acting as if the scroll-down button is jammed. Please help!
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posted by um_maverick
on Sep 8, 2011 -
10 answers
I want a small, lightweight, Windows-based computer that's cheap, durable, and a pleasure to use. I need it for basic productivity, in-class note-taking, and web browsing. Am I looking a Thinkpad x120e, or am I missing something crucial?
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posted by Scientist
on Sep 5, 2011 -
11 answers
Please recommend a laptop bag that is significantly padded and can hold a 17" widescreen laptop, cables and mouse. Bonus if it looks nice.
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posted by michaelh
on Aug 31, 2011 -
8 answers
Cheapskate who doesn't buy into the netbook craze wants to fall in love with a >$500 laptop. Introduce us!
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posted by quelindo
on Aug 31, 2011 -
19 answers
LaptopFilter: What is the best value laptop I can get with a $500 budget? Bonus: Graphic Design capabilities.
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posted by woodvine
on Aug 26, 2011 -
16 answers
I have Prey installed on my MacBook Pro to assist with tracking my laptop if it's ever stolen. My question is... should I still have a password? If I want the best chance of finding the laptop, wouldn't I want the thief to USE it and log onto a WiFi network to assist with locating it?
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posted by smitt
on Aug 24, 2011 -
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(Handbag-filter). I'm looking for a very specific handbag for work and travelling. My perfect bag would be a standard Mulberry Bayswater with a messenger strap so I can sling the bag over and have my hands free (very useful when in airports).
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posted by moiraine
on Aug 18, 2011 -
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NewLaptop@WorkFilter: Yes, it's that time again, for better or worse. Looking for latest thinking as far as best stuff to install (I generally go for freeware in this regard) to keep work stuff separate from um...
non-work stuff. Been so long that I just haven't kept up. BONUS POINTS for best freeware to wipe old machine.
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posted by TigerMoth
on Aug 15, 2011 -
10 answers
I need to buy a new PC laptop and have no clue where to start. My criteria: Good hardware, sleek design, good speakers, AWESOME customer service, NOT a macbook, under $900.
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posted by windbox
on Aug 14, 2011 -
20 answers
Help set me up: I am looking to buy my son a laptop. An
inexpensive laptop. It should have a strong enough graphics card to run, say, MineCraft and other games/video smoothly; should have a webcam. Otherwise, it will be used for general schoolwork and internetting, and maybe some light music recording. Screen size is not important, so small displays are OK. So: new or used? Or buy a cheap one and upgrade the graphics card? What specs should I aim for? Any sources/sites that are better for finding good deals? I am wishing to find something for $200--am I wishing too hard?
Thanks!!
posted by not_on_display
on Aug 12, 2011 -
21 answers
I have a Packard Bell Easynote TJ68 laptop. The power supply keeps becoming disconnected -- not physically disconnected, but the computer stops recognising it -- at the slightest movement. (Plus bonus question re: keys falling out.)
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posted by Put the kettle on
on Aug 12, 2011 -
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My friend wants to buy a laptop computer for her 13 year-old daughter in Ozamiz City, Philippines, for about $500 Canadian/US.
Could you recommend a reliable brand and model for that price, and possibly a retailer in or near that location? Thanks.
posted by weapons-grade pandemonium
on Aug 7, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm overheating because my MacBook Pro's wrist areas get very hot. What's the best way to fix this?
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posted by gentle
on Aug 4, 2011 -
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I accidentally got some soda fall on the LCD screen of my Compaq CQ56 laptop, and seconds later, a
smudge appeared on the lower right side of the screen (everything on that area appears lighter when it is on). It looks like the liquid got inside the screen, and I don't know what to do about it. Can anyone help?
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posted by chicofly
on Jul 28, 2011 -
6 answers
Absurdly picky backpack question! Difficulty points: small-framed female, only wants to look like she's going into the woods when she's actually going into the woods...
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posted by heyforfour
on Jul 24, 2011 -
29 answers
How do I remove tight screws from laptop hard drive caddies?
I'm trying to swap the hard drives from one laptop to another. Yet I can't get them out of their respective caddies. Is there some trick that makes it possible to loosen the screws without risking the hard drives?
posted by Yakuman
on Jul 22, 2011 -
12 answers
Is there a tool online that might be able to tell me what parameters I would want for a new computer (probably laptop) given my current patterns of use? Looking in stores leads me to think I don't need the high end models but I'd hate to buy something only to find out I should have sprung for the extra RAM.
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posted by gilsonal
on Jul 19, 2011 -
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What would cause the laptop to be so slow right out of the box? I was given a "new" computer at work. It is a
HP Business Notebook PC with the product model =
Compaq 8510p. It is so slow opening and closing windows, launching programs and starting up and shutting down--then sometimes freezes up. It is 3 years old and the warranty has expired as I was told by the HP helpdesk. I have searched the web and asked a few IT friends what the heck it could be since it has never been used.
My boss doesn't want to hear any complaints about it since it's new out of the box--he figures it should be working perfectly. Should I take it to a PC shop to get it optimized or diagnosed in some way? It's driving me crazy! What could be causing this?
posted by sandra194
on Jul 19, 2011 -
12 answers
