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Try this first if your laptop won’t turn on

Posted on March 30, 2023

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If you ever press the power button on your laptop and it fails to power up, there’s a good chance that you won’t need to replace it or pay for an expensive repair.

A “dead” laptop can be caused by several different issues, but one common cause is a simple transient power issue or some other transient glitch.

If you ever find yourself facing a laptop that won’t turn on when you press the power button, try this before trying anything else: [Read more…]

Q&A: Who makes better laptops, Dell or HP?

Posted on February 25, 2023

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Question from Anita: I’m planning to buy a new laptop to replace the one I have now. It has never performed well so I’d like to try a different brand.

I’ve been asking around about recommendations for a good brand, and most people seem to like either Dell or HP. The problem is there doesn’t seem to be a consensus.

I’ve been following your blog for a while now and I really trust your judgment. Which is better in your opinion, Dell or HP? [Read more…]

Q&A: How can my daughter hide her laptop screen while she’s in class?

Posted on December 15, 2022

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Question from Margaret: Rick, my daughter is in the 11th grade and she is taking a couple of computer classes. She’s having a problem that I hope you can help her with.

In her classes the students use their own laptops at their desks to follow along with the teacher and take online tests and quizzes.

The problem she’s having is the kids sitting to her right and left cheated on their exams by looking at her screen. [Read more…]

5 tips for buying the best computer for your needs (without paying for features you don’t need)

Posted on October 1, 2022

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There was a time when it made sense to buy the most powerful computer you could afford.

Back then, advances in software often made computer hardware obsolete long before a component failed, but that’s typically not the case anymore.

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Q&A: Is it ok to use a laptop without a battery?

Posted on September 25, 2022

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Question from Oliver: I have an old Dell XPS 17 laptop that’s now running Ubuntu Linux.

This machine still works perfectly but the battery won’t hold a charge anymore.

Since it’s so old I don’t really want to buy a new battery for it.

Would it be ok if I just removed the battery and ran it straight from the charger?

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