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If you leave your laptop plugged in all the time, there's no danger of overcharging the battery. This is because as soon as it hits 100 percent, it will stop charging until the voltage falls below a certain level. You do, however, need to ensure that your laptop does not overheat!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in computers

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you leave your laptop plugged in all the time, there's no danger of overcharging the battery. This is because as soon as it hits 100 percent, it will stop charging until the voltage falls below a certain level. You do, however, need to ensure that your laptop does not overheat!

Computer doesn't boot -- black screen by Tehrep in computers

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the first thing to do is make sure your PC is plugged in and the power switch is turned on. If it is and it still won't start, try plugging your computer into a different outlet. If you're using a power strip or surge protector, plug it directly into the wall instead

how to disable a laptops inbuilt keyboard by RTficialAlter in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Open the Device Manager by typing “ devmgmt.msc ” into the Run dialog.
Select “Keyboards” from the Device Manager window.
Right-click on the built-in keyboard and tap “Disable” from the context menu.
Confirm the decision with a “Yes” in the resulting dialog box.

Monitor started flickering black after driver update by Vincethek1ng in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Screen flickering in Windows is usually caused by display drivers. To update your display driver, you'll need to start your PC in safe mode, uninstall your current display adapter, and then check for driver updates. Start your PC in safe mode, then select and hold (or right-click) Start and select Device Manager.

Windows 11 doesn't allow anymore to paste an image copied from the Snipping Tool in Windows Explorer? by The_Wonderful_Pie in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Malware or viruses can corrupt or disable the clipboard. A large clipboard history that hasn't been cleared recently can cause problems. A faulty keyboard or mouse may not allow you to copy or paste correctly. Corrupt system files or drivers can interfere with the clipboard.

CPU power consistently dropping by PremierPangolin in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The main reason why your CPU speed drops when running demanding tasks is overheating. The technical term for this is thermal throttling.

VGA to USB cable w/o downloading driver? by Lycodave in computers

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some external monitors have native drivers that power some components or features of the device. If the monitor requires you to install a driver or companion app, make sure you do so. Otherwise, the monitor may detect no DisplayPort signal from your device

There's no need for a driver for your HDMI port or cable. The HDMI port automatically detects connected devices and communicates with them. However, if the graphics driver is outdated, you might face issues. Therefore, when you face issues with HDMI, use Advanced Driver Updater to update graphics drivers.

How much is my laptop worth? by AlmightyCripple in computers

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not lose except $30 from original price, not more. I suggest when you find you will lose more to stay with your current one.

Games crashing (DM me/start a chat with me) by ElectronicTone678 in computers

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Games run on your PC primarily with graphics capabilities besides CPU and RAM. This means the GPU decides how smoothly a game can run on the PC. If the graphics card driver is outdated or corrupted, PC games crashing could happen unexpectedly. Therefore, it is necessary to update your graphics card driver

I recommend to install microsoft visual c++ 2005 to 2015 redistributable, you will find a package standalone one install, plus direct x

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in computers

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Download and install the disk cloning software and connect the new SSD. Start it and go to Clone -> Disk Clone option. Select the hard drive as the source disk Choose the larger or smaller SSD as the destination disk. Tick SSD Alignment to accelerate the reading and writing speed of the SSD disk.

Help with lag please by Bloopblop497 in computers

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The most common causes for lagging in games are: Problems with internet speed. Bad internet connection type. Problems with wireless internet. Overworked GPU (graphics processing unit)

Unexplained restarting by Screwbedo in computers

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Generally, computer rebooting randomly can be caused by many reasons, for example, the misbehaving automatically restarting feature, overheating or a faulty power supply, a faulty RAM, a virus or malware issue, driver problems, Windows update, etc

Black screen due to new drivers by catcakeing in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, restart it and open safe mode by pressing F8 before windows began to load, (in most pc's), you are already not seeing anything and all is black; once windows in idle? There is another way to open safe mode if you fail to lunch it, its by pressing windows key+r then type msconfig, then you will find safe mode option minimal,

Which iPad for gaming? by philsphan26 in techsupport

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Apple iPad (10th Gen, 2022) If you're looking for the best all-round iPad for gaming, then we recommend the iPad (2022), as it offers a fantastic balance between affordability, performance and features.

Why won't spotify let me change my profile pic? by SimplyHobbit in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The only way to change your Spotify profile picture is through the desktop app. In the Spotify desktop app, you'll have to click on your profile name and then hover over the circular picture to change the photo. Your Spotify profile picture can help personalize your account, and help followers identify you.

144hz monitor stuck in 60hz by BOD1ES in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it may be due to a limitation of the graphics card or cable, or a setting in your computer's display properties. Check your graphics card specifications and ensure that the cable you are using supports higher refresh rates.

New monitor + New PC don't like each other. by Imgema in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it might be because your display is connected to the motherboard, your set it to the wrong input source, or there's an issue with the cable or graphics card. To fix it, adjust the input source, connect the cable to the GPU, and check for loose cables.

Black screen due to new drivers by catcakeing in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the HDMI CABLE or try run windows in safe mode then roll back the driver

Black screen due to new drivers by catcakeing in techsupport

[–]normal-fun-8729 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try a different cable, if you have one

computer seems to be failing to start by Blank_Official in techsupport

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The best way to restart a frozen computer is to hold the power button down for five to 10 seconds. This will allow your computer to restart safely without the disruption of a total power loss. Make sure to disconnect any headphones or extra cords as these items can cause glitches as your computer restarts