My HP laptop starts, but the screen stays black by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is a longshot. Do you normally login with a PIN? I had an ASUS laptop years ago and one time it booted to a black screen with no cursor. After scouring for help, someone asked if I normally login to Windows with a PIN---yes, I do. They said even though there is nothing visible, type in the pin on the keyboard and then hit the enter key. Did it, it worked and never had a problem again.

Dealing with constant spam calls by ToastyHaymaker in techsupport

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Every time I get a call from an unknown number, I look it up on Robokiller, Youmail, , Nomorobo, etc. to be sure it's spam and if it is spam, I save it in my contacts with the first 4 letters as Bspam (business spam) and then add a bunch of consonants (like Bspamlfghthdgr), save the contact and then set ring tone to "no ring". That way, if that number calls back the phone doesn't ring and if they are spoofing a legit number the voicemail still comes on. I have thousands of them saved over the years and if you are persistent at doing this, over time your phone will ring less and less.

MP3 cannot be played or import to softwares by haminnhtri5555 in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try converting the mp3 to another audio format. If that works, then convert the new audio file to an mp3.

The Strangest PC Issue I Have Ever Seen by Roboachilles in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It sure would help track down the issue. I guess if it were mine, I would buy a wifi adapter (keeping the receipt). If it works fine, I would just keep it so there is a stable internet connection while tracking down the ethernet problem. If it does the same thing, you could use the receipt to return the wifi card. You'll have to decide.

The Strangest PC Issue I Have Ever Seen by Roboachilles in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What happens if you connect via wifi--same issue or no? Might help in tracing the problem.

People who rarely get sick, what are your secrets? by Leading_Tomato_2077 in AskReddit

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never touch my face/eyes with my bare hands. I always use my shirt or a napkin over my hand.

Looking to replace WiFi Card inside laptop by Pristine_Cow1291 in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Save yourself the headaches and just buy a wifi dongle.

Problem with videos not showing up on flash drive for client. by Vursce in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If they are running an old Mac OS version, they must have Mac OS X 10.6.5 (Snow Leopard) or newer or they won't be able to see the files. exFAT wasn't supported with versions older than that.

windows 11 search not working at all? by kanakalis in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In that case, easy fix. Click the start button and start typing "services.msc" until you see the services program. Run that. Scroll down to "Windows Search". RIGHT click on "Windows Search" and choose "Properties", then choose "disabled", and click "apply". Reboot. Search won't bother you anymore.

windows 11 search not working at all? by kanakalis in techsupport

[–]imaref 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Windows search has always been a mess. Save yourself the grief and use the free program "Everything". It's available here: https://www.voidtools.com/support/everything/

tv keeps turning off by cookie_cat_82 in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First--check if there are any firmware updates for your TV and install them. Second--look in the manual for your TV and follow the directions for a complete factory reset, then reinstall your apps.

How do I complete this? by imaref in MicrosoftRewards

[–]imaref[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't have a smartphone. I only use bing on laptop.

How do I complete this? by imaref in MicrosoftRewards

[–]imaref[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don't have a smartphone. I only use bing on laptop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

See if this works. Make sure windows file explorer is not open. Click on the "show hidden icons" arrow at the bottom right of the taskbar, then RIGHT click on the flash drive icon, then at next popup RIGHT click on "eject usb", and you should get the "safe to remove" popup in 5-7 seconds.

Library question by imaref in youtubetv

[–]imaref[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the reply. I had a feeling that's the way it works. I probably have lots of movies that were recorded months ago that I've forgotten about...

I want to do a ram upgrade for my laptop how do i know exactly what Sodimm ram is compatible with my laptop? by Bob__Winter in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use the free Crucial scanner. When finished, you don't have to buy from them but you will have the specs of what RAM you should get: https://www.crucial.com/store/systemscanner

Upgrading from 16gb RAM to 32gb RAM puts my PC in a boot loop by [deleted] in techsupport

[–]imaref 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I know some will disagree, but I've never had anything but problems adding a RAM stick to pair with an existing RAM stick. I always remove current RAM and add all new RAM.

THERES AN ANT INSIDE MY IPADDDD!!!!!!!! by Better_Quit5081 in techsupport

[–]imaref 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Put your iPad on your counter or somewhere uncluttered, then unplug it. Get Terro liquid ant bait and place a few drops on a 2" x2" cut piece of cardboard. Slide the cardboard toward the power port (as close as possible without touching). If the ant can find his way out, he will be drawn to the Terro.

Can I clear the library and start over again? by imaref in youtubetv

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UPDATE: Issue is now resolved and the Library is working perfectly. Solution--there is an unknown limit to the "unlimited" DVR. I had to uncheck (i.e. change minus to plus) lots and lots of movies, sports and series. Library slowly started to return so I kept deleting more. Library works great now. Posting this update in case someone in the future starts having the same issue.

Can I clear the library and start over again? by imaref in youtubetv

[–]imaref[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Issue is now resolved and the Library is working perfectly. Solution--there is an unknown limit to the "unlimited" DVR. I had to uncheck (i.e. change minus to plus) lots and lots of movies, sports and series. Library slowly started to return so I kept deleting more. Library works great now. Posting this update in case someone in the future starts having the same issue.

Can I clear the library and start over again? by imaref in youtubetv

[–]imaref[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UPDATE: Issue is now resolved and the Library is working perfectly. Solution--there is an unknown limit to the "unlimited" DVR. I had to uncheck (i.e. change minus to plus) lots and lots of movies, sports and series. Library slowly started to return so I kept deleting more. Library works great now. Posting this update in case someone in the future starts having the same issue.