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The TouchPad on the on the HP Spectre X360 is very sensitive and hasn’t been without its issues. Some users have complained that it would intermittently stop working or would stop responding altogether. If you need to troubleshoot and fix TouchPad issues on the HP Spectre X360, this tutorial is...

A hard reset is not something to do lightly. It wipes all memory and caches from the laptop but stops short of deleting personal files and programs. It use useful for fixing intermittent or persistent issues with either the hardware or software. If you need to hard reset the HP Spectre X360...

Most laptops will have Wi-Fi issues at one point or another but usually they don’t reoccur as often as those that plague the X360. Lots of users have been complaining that the laptop takes an overly long time to connect to an existing network. If you’re having issues, here’s how to troubleshoot...

There are a few user comments about hinge issues with the HP Spectre X360. Some can be fixed at home while others cannot. If your laptop is under warranty, it makes sense to have HP fix it. If it is out of warranty, here is how to troubleshoot hinge issues on your HP Spectre X360. Taking the...

If you want to boot your HP Spectre X360 from a USB drive, you have two options. You can boot just that once or permanently from it. Both will then cause the laptop to ignore your installed OS and choose whatever is installed on the USB key instead. As long as the USB contains bootable media, it...

I have always like pulling things apart to see how they work. I still do it now, although I am a little more careful now my toys are more expensive. If you feel the same way, or simply want to upgrade your laptop, here is how to disassemble the HP Spectre X360. The specs of the HP Spectre X360...

The HP Spectre X360 comes with Windows 10 installed as default but that doesn’t mean you cannot install something else if you want. You could easily install Linux Ubuntu 14.04 on the HP Spectre X360 or some other OS should you prefer. Here’s how. Ubuntu 14.04 Trusty Tahr is one of the most...

There are three SSD options for the new HP Spectre X360 256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Even with larger drives, it is very easy to fill them up. Fortunately, HP specified standard NVMe M.2 SSDs which are very straightforward to swap out. Here’s how to upgrade and install an SSD on the HP Spectre X360...

HP are pretty good at not filling their laptops with bloatware and unnecessary apps so performing a clean install isn’t as necessary on HP machines as it is on others. However, if you do want a fresh start, this HP Spectre X360 clean install guide is for you. To make this work you will need a...

Keeping drivers updated is a well-known way of maximizing the security and performance of any computer or device. The HP Spectre X360 is no different. With drivers being updated all the time, they offer security updates, bug fixes and performance and feature enhancements. All great reasons to...

The smaller our laptops become while also getting more powerful, the harder it is to manage heat. The HP Spectre X360 is a powerful laptop with conventional i5 or i7 processor and RAM. Integrated graphics also generate heat. Keeping all of this under control is a challenge. Here is how to...

New HP Spectre X360s shouldn’t need battery replacement as the included unit seems to be working well right now. If you do need placement, get it done under warranty if you can. If your laptop is out of warranty, follow this battery replacement guide for the HP Spectre X360. Replacing the...

As the HP Spectre X360 uses standard Intel processors and RAM, it is possible to turn it into a (mostly) fully functional Hackintosh. This HP Spectre X360 Hackintosh guide will talk you through doing just that. You will need: • HP Spectre X360 • 16GB USB dongle • A copy of macOS Sierra Getting...

The earlier HP Spectre X360 laptops had a few battery issues that either stopped charging when upgraded to Windows 10 or wouldn’t hold a charge for as long as they should. There have been a few new Spectre X360 laptops with similar issues. So what do you do if your Spectre X360 won’t hold a...

The Dell XPS 13 2-In-1 was one of the best premium laptops of 2016. The company must have thought it has the ultrabook market sewn up. That is until the redesigned HP Spectre X360 came along. Now things get interesting. So, XPS 13 2-In-1 vs HP Spectre X360, which should you buy? We covered the...

There is a lot to love about Steam. While it has its own VR system, you can also play Steam games with your Samsung Gear VR. So if you don’t have the $600 to drop on an Oculus Rift, this could be your next best option. It isn’t exactly a seamless experience but it is possible to play Steam...

Back in the early days of Samsung Gear VR and Google Cardboard, you needed to sideload Cardboard apps to make them work on a Gear VR. Now, with the cunningly titled ‘Play Cardboard apps on Gear VR’ app, you can play whatever you like without having to sideload a thing. Here’s how to play Google...

If you own a Samsung Gear VR and don’t want to buy the PSVR, you can stream from your PS4 to a PC and then on to your Gear VR should you want to. If you really want to play PS4 games on the Samsung Gear VR, here’s how to do it. You will need a PlayStation 4, a PS4 controller, PC with an Nvidia...

Look after your equipment and your equipment will look after you. Spending a little time on cleaning and maintaining your Samsung Gear VR and it will look good and work well for longer. Given that things can get quite hot in there, keeping the comfort padding clean is very important. Here’s how...

After the scare of the Samsung Galaxy Note 7, it is natural to not want your Samsung Gear VR to overheat your phone when using it. When running the Gear VR, the handset battery heats up significantly. While not an issue in the vast majority of cases, it can overheat during prolonged use. If you...

The Oculus app is a fairly reliable and stable app that is the window into VR for Samsung Galaxy phones. It loads automatically as soon as you attach your handset to the headset and loads into the home screen ready for you to launch your app or game of choice. You can also launch the Gear VR...

Depending on what Samsung phone you use, you may only have 32GB of internal storage to save all your games, movies, music and Oculus goodness. Wouldn’t it be great if you could save Gear VR games to your SD card? It would free up internal storage for your phone and you could buy anything up to...

The Samsung Gear VR is an excellent headset but like any new technology has had its teething problems. It will occasionally throw up an issue that can interrupt your experience too. One of which is the where the Oculus app will not start properly. If your Gear VR won’t launch, here’s how to fix...

The Samsung Gear VR and Google Daydream both offer decent quality virtual reality without the huge price tag. It is that ideal middle ground between those early VR viewers that didn’t work very well and the current flagship models that will cost you over $600. But which is best? The Samsung Gear...

Many Samsung Gear VR experiences don’t require a gamepad to enjoy. Some more advanced and involved games benefit hugely from using a gamepad. Fortunately, Oculus officially supports three gamepads while others are known to work even if they aren’t officially backed by Oculus. Here is how to use...

If you’re unboxing right now and want to know how to set up and install your Samsung Gear VR, you’re in the right place. Having recently done this very thing myself, I shall show you how to quickly get your new headset up and running so you can make the most of the immersive experience it...

Someone asked me the other day how to use the Samsung Gear VR with your iPhone. I have also received a couple messages here on Tom’s Hardware asking that same thing. So to help as many people as possible, I thought I would post a quick answer here. The TL;DR is that you cannot use the Samsung...

Samsung Gear VR Comfort Mode is a setting that alters the warmth of the lighting within the VR experience. Depending on your eyes or taste, the neutral light setting may or may not work. Comfort Mode allows you to adjust that to be more cool or warmer depending on your needs or time of day. To...

The Samsung Gear VR may be light and comfortable but after a couple of hours of use even that will need adjusting or you will need a rest. If you can adjust and fit your Samsung Gear VR so it is as comfortable as possible, it only enhances the experience. Here’s how. There are two straps that...

Oculus Video is the video app for the Gear VR. It allows you to watch your own media, Facebook 360 videos, Twitch streams, Vimeo videos and all kinds of video. It’s a neat addition to the repertoire of the device and one I use a lot. Here’s how to use Oculus Video on your Gear VR. Watch your...

While there are lots of games around specifically built for VR and the Gear VR, many of us still want to play our retro games using the system. As always, where there is a will there is a way. If you have a PC with an Nvidia GPU you can use emulators and Nvidia SHIELD to stream directly to your...

The Oculus Store is where you download and install apps for your Samsung Gear VR. It is accessible when using the headset and makes browsing and buying simple. You can browse and download using just your handset, but that defeats the object of using VR I think. The early Oculus Store was a...

Having the Gear VR and a Galaxy phone are just the beginning of your virtual reality journey. To get the very best out of the experience, there are a range of top quality accessories to buy for your Samsung Gear VR. Here are just a few of them. SteelSeries Stratus XL Not all Samsung Gear VR...

At first glance, the stable of games available for the Samsung Gear VR seem modest compared to Steam. But what if you could play PC games with your Samsung Gear VR? Wouldn’t that be cool? Well you can. You will need a few things to get it working though. You will obviously need a Samsung Gear...

The Samsung Gear VR is powered by a Samsung Galaxy phone so battery life something you need to manage if you want to get the best out of your device. The Samsung Galaxy S7 has decent battery life under normal use, but add the rigors of running games and VR content and it soon takes its toll...

It is still early days for the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, but in my brief time with the laptop, a couple of issues did arise. I have also talked to other owners who have had other issues and put together this quick guide showing you how to fix the most common Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 problems. If you read...

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 comes stock with Windows 10 Home or Pro installed but there is absolutely nothing stopping you installing Linux. You can either dual boot both of them if you have the space or replace Windows 10 with Linux. As I regularly use Ubuntu, I’ll talk you through how to install...

If for some reason you need to change or upgrade the SSD in your Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 and don’t want Dell to do it, I’ll show you how. Laptops are naturally limited in terms of hardware upgrade potential as many components are soldered onto the motherboard. The SSD is one of the few components you...

Like its predecessors, the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is capable of casting its display to other screens. Miracast is the wireless display standard using by Windows and Android so is ideal in this situation. If you have a Miracast receiver in your TV or display, connecting the two is (sort of) simple...

If you buy a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 for business, it comes equipped with Dell Data Protection Encryption. If you buy one for home and opt for Windows 10 Pro instead of Home, you can utilize BitLocker. If you have Windows 10 Home, you need to buy third-party encryption. This Dell XPS 13 2-in-1...

As the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 uses Windows 10, users must take the usual precautions to protect their system from harm. The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 virus, spyware and malware security guide is for all of you who want to protect yourself and not depend on the system to do it for you. The standard Windows...

Product registration is often a waste of time, just an excuse for manufacturers to capture user data and bombard you with marketing messages. However, with an expensive product that you may require warranty help with, registering is well worth doing. Here is how to register your Dell XPS 13...

Desktop notifications in Windows 10 were designed to be helpful. Their goal is laudable but the implementation does leave a lot to be desired. In many instances, notifications are more trouble than they are worth, which is a shame. If you want to block annoying notifications on the Dell XPS 13...

At the time of writing (January 2017), the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a new laptop that is taking the mobile world by storm. Dell usually delivers competent devices but this 2-in1 is something special and is being reviewed very positively indeed. As any laptop user knows, a range of accessories...

Replacing a Wi-Fi card in a laptop isn’t as difficult as you might think. It is more involved than changing one on a desktop, but with the right tools and technique and a little patience, it can be done within half an hour. This Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 wireless card replacement guide shows you how to...

The Razer Core is a self-contained external GPU that works with desktops and laptops. It provides powerful graphics capabilities to systems with onboard graphics or systems that cannot be upgraded. While the GPU in the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is pretty good, if you’re a gamer, nothing but the fastest...

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 is a speedy little laptop running a mobile variant of the Intel i7 processor and an SSD. Despite these advantages, Windows 10 will eventually begin slowing down, restraining all that power contained within the hardware. If you find it happening to you, here’s how to speed...

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 has only been out a little while and has so far shown no particular issues. The previous model of the XPS 13 did have problems with Bluetooth which could be addressed with a few simple tweaks. If you experience Bluetooth problems on the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, here are a few...

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 may be a brand new laptop but that doesn’t mean it won’t suffer its fair share of issues. Reviews have been overwhelmingly positive so far but as any computer user knows, if something can go wrong, it will go wrong no matter how accomplished the device. That’s why I put...

The newest Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 continues the trend of using system lights to indicate status. It is a useful tool that allows the device to still communicate even if something has gone wrong with it. But what do those lights mean? This Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 system diagnostic light guide gives you...

All Dell computers use Service Tags to help identify them. The tag is a unique seven digit code that you use whenever you need to download drivers, get help or identify compatible accessories. Alongside the Express Service Code, the codes are your gateway into the Dell ecosystem. There are...

If your shiny new Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 fails to boot for any reason, there is no need to panic right away. While it is an issue, it isn’t a showstopper and can the cause can often be identified and addressed at home. Here’s how to fix the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 no POST and stuck on Dell screen fail...

Earlier models of the Dell XPS 13 had a few issues, one of which was either a blank screen on boot or random black screens during operation. With the release of the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, we are preparing these tutorials just in case the same thing happens. If you do experience no video or a blank...

The Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 comes with a recovery partition that includes everything you need to rebuild it should you need to. If that partition is unavailable due to hard drive change or failure, or you just want a clean installation of Windows, this guide is for you. The ultimate Dell XPS 13...

Both the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 and Windows 10 make good partners for each other. Both seem reliable, feature-packed and better than any previous edition. If you find yourself wanting to restore Windows 10 on a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, it is relatively easy to do. This tutorial will show you how...

Laptop speakers on the whole are fairly reliable. While there are obvious compromises in audio quality and depth given their form factor, they tend to work regardless of what you put them through. Sound issues on laptops usually come from the audio driver or software rather than hardware. If you...

As well as delivering superb laptops like the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, the company is also good at keeping their products updated. Whether to address specific issues or to add features, Dell machines are regularly updated. If want to know how to update all drivers and BIOS on Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, this...

When you turn on the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, you should see the initial POST, a Dell logo and then the Windows 10 loading screen. You should also see LEDs light up on the front telling you that the battery is okay and everything is working. If you’re seeing a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 won’t turn on problem...

The balancing act between more powerful laptops and the need for power conservation continues in the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1. Things have progressed though, the low power Intel Kaby Lake processors are more efficient than ever, Intel HD graphics are less of a power drain than before and even the QHD+...

As a battery dependent device, if you see the Dell XPS 13 2-in-1 plugged in not charging problem like we did in the earlier XPS 13, you’re not going to be happy. However, just like its predecessor, there are some checks you can perform yourself before making a warranty claim. Here are just a few...