Recent content by td47

Which updates are you thinking caused the issue, Windows ones or from the Dell site? If not sure, go to the Dell site, locate your machine, check if there are new/better driver and BIOS/UEFI for your machine, and install them.

Have you checked via the MyAsus app, that you have all the latest BIOS/UEFI installed, and the latest drivers (particularly the chip-set drivers, and the GPU/GRAPHICS drivers). Microsoft sometimes try to install different drivers from the laptop manufacturer, and that can cause issues. Also take...

I thought Sonos speakers were for WiFi connection only. You will need a separate AMP with an integrated cartridge pre-amp built in, and proper Hi-Fi speakers, like the ones here: https://www.turntablelab.com/collections/integrated-amplifier-with-phono-preamp-alpha

I use this tool a lot to find computer specs, for myself, friends & relatives. Very useful, and free: https://www.ccleaner.com/speccy

You need to set up a HOTSPOT network on your phone (uses you cellular network data), and then connect your laptop to THAT hotspot network. I assume you want to do that when away from your home WiFi connection, and treat your own phone hotspot as a secure connection?

If there is anything plugged into any of the USB ports, remove the external devices and retry. Also physically check the USB sockets with a good torch and magnifying glass, to see if any of the internal contacts are damaged/broken or touching (shorting) where they should not. Also check in case...

I have been using the Firefox browser for years, and it has a brilliant Password manger built-in. There are lots of add-ins for it, and lots of special tweaks inside about:config if you have any technical requirements. It is also possible to apply CSS files to the startup, if you don't like the...