Desktops

Hi, Currently I work on 4-5 virtual machines on VMware Workstation Software in my Desktop Computer. And mostly I work on Windows Server virtual machine. Later on I’ll work on VMware vSphere. Now I am planning to do same work on a laptop. Please guide me which type of laptop is recommended for...

I would like to have a desktop computer because of their longer lifespan, upgradability, lower cost, and greater power. I don't need major in home portability, as I generally use this computer from one place and rarely need to move it. Unfortunately, I do not have a place in my house where I...

I work at home, and have a desktop computer that is pretty locked down, sometimes I really just want to use my laptop to do my work, but since its a personal device I can't login to my stuff. The desktop can't have anything additional installed on it. So is there a way to stream HDMI out to view...

I have tried several different Driver updaters but Windows 10 doesn't even acknowledge the speakers are there, but they work on my Windows 7 Drive. I have a Creative X-Fi Xtreme music sound card and old stand alone speakers that are installed as Creative speakers in Windows 7.

I did a factory reset on my home laptop, then it crashed. How can u do a reset when screen won't open to see charms, desktop or anything else?!!!!

in windows7 on start-up, pictures and videos window keeps popping up how do I get rid of it?

hello! I currently got a blue sbowball (black ICE) for my windows ten desktop! it worked just fine for a month, and in the middle of a discord call, it stopped picking up audio. I have tried the following... troubleshooting it. updating drivers. checking in privacy. and a few other things. Im...

Hello, I believe my laptop monitor is damaged and I need to figure out how to switch the main desktop screen to my secondary monitor. This morning I turned on the laptop and the primary monitor stayed black while Windows 10 booted. Fortunately, I have a secondary HDMI monitor that is currently...

dog peed on my desktop keyboard and the space button period and question mark button doesnt work

Hi all, I am considering purchasing a new laptop for my commute. It'll be for very simple usage (coding, YouTube). #1 priority is lightweight and portable. Although I'm sure any laptop nowadays can handle IDEs (I use Visual Studio), I am a sucker for sleek and compact laptop designs. What is...

Let's start with the fact that I'm close to total noob. My home desktop specs: Core i5 6600k 16gb ram 2133 Mobo: gigabyte 170x gaming 3 Win 10 pro I need a laptop which performs similar to the specs above. I'm gonna use it mostly for MS Office, browsing and connect to remote desktops thru...

Hello all, So I know a desktop is the best option and all of that for gaming and work etc. Its not feasible whatsoever however with my life. I am however in rather great need of a gaming laptop with good battery life. Ideally, I absolutely love the Gigabyte Aero 15X (144hz 1080p or 4k 60hz...

I get a free Microsoft Office 365 subscription through my college. When I download and installed Office on both my desktop and my laptop, it looks like two different versions of Office 365 apps are installed on each computer ? What I mean is on my desktop it also installed OneNote 2016 and...

I saw a “Derp Achievement Unlocked” icon appear on my desktop Windows 7 while i was messing with my background, then dissapeared once i put my mouse over it. Never seen or heard of this before. Was i hacked?

Yesterday my right hand number keypad stopped working ONLY on excel (windows 10, desktop PC). I have numlock ON and the Ease of access settings definitely have "Turn on Mouse Keys" un-checked. These are the only 2 fixes I have found online. Can anyone help??

I have a Lenovo B300 desktop. It's screen keeps flickering http://

I have headphones with modmic + dac/amp, can u use all these together? Amp only has one input jack.

I'm looking to buy a laptop for some time that I will be away from my desktop. Ultimately I will use the desktop more and that is my main machine. For that reason I do not want to want to spend a ton on the laptop. On the other hand I would like to get something that will last the distance. I...

I have an acer spin with windows 10 I cant find my apps on here from the google play store and I want to put them on my home screen

Good evening, I guess my plan is a bit too ambitious but maybe someone can help, I have a Windows Desktop PC and an 13" Macbook Pro Early 2015. What I thoght about is the following, since backing up my data should be a thing, it's totally not the case at the moment to be honest. I wanted to buy...

im using a hyperx cloud 2 gaming headset on desktop windows 10 but I cant get the mic and sound to work at the same time I have tried usb and using a splitter but it doesn't work and Realtek audio is confusing af does anyone know how to fix this? im going insane trying to figure this out

The Sony Desk Top run hot VPCL138FX. And shuts down please help

My all in one desktop computer screen is black. Computer light on power but cannot see anything

Hey. I tend to keep program short cuts on my Windows 10 desktop and am tired of putting them in corners or grouped together on the desktop. I'm looking for a program when i hover my mouse over it would extend/preview what file/shortcuts i put in it, i am then able to open or drag out...

Hi, Basically I am looking for a laptop that will have an awesome screen, be very quick with daily use, and will be able to handle heavier programming loads (running things like ROS, virtual machine, deep learning algorithms, etc). Of course there are a lot of options out there, but im really...

Hello. I've recently purchased an HP Omen pre-built desktop PC and would like to plug it into my old surround sound system. The system is a Panasonic SC-DM3 (the guide for which can be found here), and only takes red and white RCA inputs. The problem is, my PC only has HDMI, optical, 3.5mm...

How to disable the advertising ads appear at desktop? Very disturbing.

my wifi is connected on desktop, but trying to reconnect on laptop, my name is not on list

Hey, I heard static coming out of my speakers if I listened closely on my desktop pc. I then tested if the speakers are working fine on my laptop and I again heard static coming so I thought the speakers are broken. Then my cousin borrowed me her speakers and I plugged them in my desktop pc...

Hello guys, I`m looking for a Virtual Desktop rental service. I want to rent just 1 desktop and access it remotely from different devices. I will only be using it for internet browsing, dont require much disk space or resources. The reason I`m looking for such service is that I dont want to...

This is a new audio set-up for my desktop, first time with bookshelf speakers/amp combo. Speakers: JBL Arena 130's Amp: Dayton Audio APA150 Main Audio Source: Desktop PC Right now I have my amp plugged in via a 3.5mm to RCA cable to my PC (motherboard). Both speakers are plugged in via banana...

I need a new computer and one that is portable to replace my desktop. I firstly looked at the Acer 300 Helios which I really liked for the price/performance but after some discussion about it on a discord server, I got pushed away from that ideia and someone suggested me to get a barebone...

My screen is all blue and I can only see the mouse cursor. Also the computer is not responding to stuff like ctrl + alt + del. Edit: it all started when I got a lot of dll errors on everything I had and "setting" didn't work. I went to press the restart button + shift and then this happend.

I just replaced my desktop, and have my old desktop sitting in the corner completely unused. It is a Gateway DX pre built, I was considering gutting it and using some of the parts to build a htpc. I was hoping I could use the motherboard, processor, and ram. It has an acer ipimb-ar rev 1.02...

The Acer Chromebox CXI3 is an excellent mini PC that runs Google's Chrome operating system. But even with a solid design and great performance, it's a lot to pay for a limited desktop experience. Acer Chromebox CXI3 Review: The Best Chrome Desktop Yet : Read more

So I wanted to run a windows experience index on windows 10 but since there isn't one I used chrispc So I noticed that everything was above 9 except desktop graphics performance. I have a acer nitro 5. is that normal or is the app not accurate? my specs are 8 gb ddr4 intel core i5-8300H...

I am looking to buy some new speakers for my desktop. Right now, the Audioengine A2+ are my top contender. My budget is anywhere from $100-300. Mostly playing video games, watching movies and listening to music are what I use my speakers for. I am coming from the Logitech z533 2.1 speakers...

My computer is an Imac. Not a laptop. I was on a tab on another desktop, I think desktop number 2 when my computer swiped the tab across and i was sent to a new desktop, with all my things saved on the other one, and I am currently using a windows keyboard for it, and the F3 botton is not...

I have an older desktop that is connected to the internet by cable. I also have a wifi router for other things. Can I connect my computer to the internet using just the wife? And not the hardwire? If this is too stupid a question please answer anyways - I am old and dumb :-)

I have been using desktop computers since the beginning, when laptops where "thing of the riches" and even today when every college students carries a laptop than having a desktop. I understand it got lot of mobility. I am thinking of whether to build a new desktop or buy a laptop. There are few...

Hi, I was wandering if it's at all possible to hookup my laptop to my desktop tower.Why i'm asking this is because my desktop doesn't recognize my wired keyboard and wireless mouse and yes they do work as i'm using them as i'm typing this out at the moment on my laptop.I tried a few suggestions...

will a Dell Optiplex Desktop Computer PC with an Intel i3 3.1GHz Processor 4GB of Ram a 250GB Hard Drive and a 19" LCD Monitor with Windows 10 Home Premium, work with the isle on steam? I'm looking for a gaming computer for my birth day.

looking to get my lost contact and photos from my old gmail acc

I have a desktop computer with a TV acting as my monitor through a VGA chord. My TVs have HDMI ports, but my desktop does not. Is there a way to connect two TVs to my computer using only the HDMI ports on the TVs? Or do I have to get an adapter for my computer?

I have a new in box, working Toshiba Satellite 225CDS. It was a coworkers who never set it up because he had a desktop and worked remotely. He recently retired and the laptop was in with the other items he returned to our company. I have no need for it, and would like to sell it but I...

I have no signal on my PC to tv

gonna buy a laptop soon, used to use a desktop computer. I know the distance to a laptop monitor is smaller than to a monitor of a desktop, so I'd like to know how to keep more distance from the laptop screen

Hi im kinda new when it comes to audio setup for my Desktop and just got recently into games which requires me to have good sound output for my headset. Im currently using the Hyper X Cloud Stinger but feel the sound of my games and music could be improved by buying Amplifier/Dac. My Motherboard...

What website(s) can I use to plan out my custom desktop? I want a website that I can put in a certain model component and it shows me what is compatible and also what components I still have to have to build my PC.

I want to be able to have four different audio output sources (Desktop/Game/VoIP/Music), and be able to use a XLR/2.5" microphone input. I'm not necessarily planning on streaming but I'd like to be able to have the flexibility of where my audio goes if I do, and not planning on upgrading any of...

transfer games from desktop to laptop without re downloading

Please advise on how to connect analogue 7.1 surround speakers (6 x passive which have bare wire ends and a standalone active sub) to my 7.1 desktop sound card which only has the usual 4 x 3.5 sockets. I used to pride myself on my logic but I just cannot work this out. I’m currently using an...

As I was recording and editing I noticed that my desktop audio sounded like it was coming from a tunnel. I did multiple tests and concluded that my Logitech software for my g533 is the issue to this annoying echo effect for my desktop audio. I've uninstalled the software numerous times and...

I have a question about replacing my old desktop with a new laptop. I just want a desktop because I do travle 2months every year too my GF and want too be able too bring my pc with me, but wheight is a non issue, but cooling is very important. I have been looking at a custom asus rog703 from...

Before I start, back in February I started a topic asking for opinions on what cpu upgrade would be best for my desktop I had built years ago (I5-4690, 8gb and a 1080ti) and got a lot of helpful tips. I pushed the upgrade back because I decided to wait and save more money for the upgrade and...

As the title says, I'm looking for a laptop that is adequate for graphic design. Not looking for anything too extreme! I just built a desktop so that is my primary machine, just looking for something that will do the job for when I'm away. I have been looking at this one...

So after my PC diagnoses itself I get options like restart, refresh or reset or continue to windows I've tried all the options but PC won't power up to desktop along the way it just freezes. What could be the problem and possible solution. Thanks

My set-up consists of desktop computer, a HDMI screen and a DVI screen. When I turn on my pc, it starts normal with the lading screen on my DVI screen, But afterwards, it doesn’t turn to my HDMI screen and on my DVI screen, it has White and red horizontal stripes. The first time it happened I...

I use to hear music from the USB adapter through the TV set but could not do so with my desktop comp. The computer does not recognised it.

I ask this because I've just watched an ex-hacker say on a Youtube video that today's users are only using mobiles, especially Androids, not PC's anymore and that desktops in general are now used only by people who work with PC's such as programmers. Is this true? I feel like an outsider myself...