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Computers

Forum discussion tagged with Computers.
  1. Dragonsbloodmoon

    Question Laptop screen issue (haven't found exact issue elsewhere)

    The laptop was given to me because of this issue. It was barely used. It's a Gateway MD7822u with Windows Vista (yes I know it's kinda old now '07 to be exact, but has pretty good specs and I'd like to install Linux if I can get this fixed). I press the power key and the screen turns on like it...
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    Solved! 2 Devices output to same speakers

    Hello, My PC has two monitors and my Switch is hooked up to my 2nd monitor. I have a pair of regular Razer Nommo's which my pc is connected to, but my Switch is currently not. Is it possible to have my switch output to these speakers as well so I have my pc audio and switch audio output to...
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    Solved! can dell laptops be used to play skyrim special edition on steam

    So my dad bought me skyrim special edition on steam but our mac apple computers aren't compatible with steam cause i cant download the game and my mom told me i need to look at pc computers like windows but the windows we have dont work as they're broken, and my family "does not" have the...
  4. K

    PC will not pick up external audio!!!

    my pc only picks up audio from the monitor, and ive tried updating all drivers, reinstalling them, even resetting my computer did nothing. It’s an MSI nightblade mi3 please help me! they wont even be picked up in the device manager or in the audii devices! theres only the acer nvidia output and...
  5. K

    Solved! Headset with mic and audio together with computer with audio and headphone jacks

    So i built a PC recently and coming from Xbox, I already owned a Hyperx cloud alpha that has the audio and mic in 1 3.5mm jack whereas my PC has the audio and mic jacks separate. I havent been able to find a solution or a cable such as 3.5mm to usb ect to fix this just wanted to know if anyone...
  6. J

    Solved! Connect samsung phone to computer

    Broken screen wanting to get contacts and photos
  7. H

    I think someone tried to enter my computer.

    Hello i have emergency situation going on now, i think some of my roommates or people that i am living with tried or managed to enter my Laptop with windows 7 operating system. Today i returned from 3 day holiday and when i tried to power up my laptop i realized that it was put on sleep and i...
  8. J

    Why does my computer run slowly when plugged in with charger and works normally on battery?

    Out of the box, my HP Pavilion Gaming laptop is experiencing battery/charging problems such as having microstuttering intervals and not charging when sleeping. I've already tried updating the BIOS and tons of other methods people have suggested to me, power settings, and many more. I don't want...
  9. K

    Computer won't boot up even with only ngff cable installed

    The problem is easy; no matter what I do the setup is not working. Everything is what is supposed to be, I connected the PSU and graphic card then I plugged black cable (NGFF to HDMI cable) and pressed the power button but unfortunately the computer didn't boot up there were no sign of problem...
  10. B

    Is it ok to use crc to clean my laptop fans?

    I was just wondering if it would be safe to use CRC (that sprayable substance that dissolved easily and is intended to be used to clean computer parts) to clean my laptop fans? (Mainly the right one) And if it is ok to do so would I have to take the bottom off of my laptop or could I keep it on...
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    Solved! Subwoofer/Soundbar or Subwoofer/Active Speakers

    Hey im looking for a sound system to get the most bass and clarity for my money. These are the two options I have right now. Feel free to leave other options. Sub/Soundbar - https://www.amazon.com/Razer-Leviathan-Bluetooth-Technology-Dedicated/dp/B00PK2POOU Active Speakers -...
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    Solved! When i hook my computer up to my tv thru my hdmi cable they do not match up. The computer will have one wallpaper on it and th

    My computer and tv both have pictures when hooked thru hdmi but will not link up the same and i cant watch movies or do anything from computer to tv. Is this maybe a short in my hdmi or a me thing?
  13. A

    Was working on my computer laptop. When it just clicked and the screen went black.

    Was working on my computer laptop today, when it just clicked and the screen went black .
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    my headset won't work

    I have a headset with 2 plugs, 1 headset which is a jack and 1 microphone which is a usb, my computer (desktop) will recognize my headset jack, but it will give me the option for headset or mic and not both, if I plug in my USB, the computer will not even recognize it.
  15. L

    How do I find my Microsoft account number

    Trying to log on to my computer my it’s asking for my password I type it in and it say to use by Microsoft account number where do I find that number?
  16. T

    Solved! My screen on acer aspire one notebook is black and when i turn it on it beeps and then nothing i dont understand

    My screen after turned on is black and computer beeps but nothing
  17. C

    My son’s computer needs help

    Was going to fresh install of windows 10, but the USB drive was not being recognized by the computer after trying every USB port. He tried launching Microsoft creation tool on the desktop and it went through normal installation phase, but when it came to load the the driver on the partition it...
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    how do I do that?

    How do I fix my computer? Can you PLEASE help me.
  19. C

    Dell Precision M6800 very slow and ran out of ideas.

    I got a refurbished computer around two weeks ago and it is an Dell Precision M6800. It was working fine the first few days and then after a while it started getting slower and slower. Now it takes around two minutes for the file manager to open up and it takes like five minutes for chrome to...
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    Solved! Kindle problems on going

    Every so often my kindle says I am not connected to the internet, but my computer works fine so I am. What's the problem with the kindle