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    Solved! Should I return my Surface Laptop?

    Hey guys, Since this is quite a specific question, I chose to make a thread. I'm a beginning Industrial Product Design student, and since I postponed choosing a laptop till the end of the vacation, I only had a few days to decide. I'm going to be working with solidworks and in my personal...
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    Surface Pro 3 Display

    Hi Guys, I have a surface pro 3 plugged into my Dell monitor. Currently it is to project on second screen only. However, when i try to change it to show on the PC screen, it doesn't work. Even extending the displays or duplicating it does not work. My surface pro 3's screen still doesn't show...
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    Surface Go vs GDP Pocket 2

    Hi everyone, I want a small laptop ( under 10"). Not sure which to choose between below three: Surface Go: 64GB/Intel 4415Y/4GB RAM $399 without keyboard GDP Pocket 2: 128GB/Intel m3-7y30/4GB RAM $529 Falcon: 256GB SSD/Intel unknow/ 8GB RAM $unknow? Anyone ever heard of the last one? It seems...
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    Surface pro usb mouse and keyboard issues. Both show cursor moving but I can't click on anything.

    I have a surface pro and I have a usb mouse and the keyboard that clicks on. All of a sudden the mouse and keyboard won't work. I can move the cursor with both but neither will let me click on anything, even to save my document. I have tried control, alt, delete and it bring up the menu...
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    What can I use to cover my notebook metal surface (the metal reflex is annoying me )

    I have light sensitivity and the light reflex is annoying me. Does anyone have any suggestion? Silicone pad is very expensive in my country... I want something that doesnt block the heat... Now I am using some slim socks but I want to change that.... thx in advance...
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    Problem with a touchpad

    SP3 (Surface Pro 3) Touchpad is acting weird, the left click is OK but the right click is acting the same as the left click eg. When i press a new tab with left click it does as assisted expected, but when i right click a new tab it opens a new tab. Any Help? :??:
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    Solved! Surface Pro 3 Showing only Half Storage

    so i have the i5 with 8gb of ram version and on the back it says 256gb, but the storage only reports a 118gb drive, i cant find any other storage or partitions in the drive manager either
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    Computer help please

    I got a call from a fake online supporter and they are still on my computer. How do I get them off my computer. I have a surface pro 4.
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    Lenovo X1 Carbon vs. Macbook Pro 13 vs. Surfacebook 2

    Hi fellas. Couldn't decide which laptop to get for university, going into Biomed, I do some light-weight programming on the side. Not planing to game on these laptops. A lot of web browsing and video watching. Just hoping to get some input/ recommendations from people who had experience with...
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    Solved! Does the Surface Book 2 only support the official Microsoft Surface Dock? Is there no way to get another USB C dock to work?

    I purchased [this Acer USB-C dock]. It does not provide charge to the computer, data, or display to external monitors. My friend said that sometimes computers and/or docks are locked to only work with their brand. The Acer promises "best compatibility with Acer laptops" but nothing else seems to...
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    Gaming laptop with great bettey life for normal tasks

    Hi , I've been searching around for a good gaming laptop that comes with great battery life for normal tasks like browsing and watching. that means there is an integrated graphics in the laptop aside from the powerful gpu which run on demand. could you guy please make suggestions ? I like the...
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    Surface Pro 4 m3 run Photoshop and Premiere Pro

    Hi Guys Do you think that a surface pro 4 m3, 128Gb could run photoshop or premiere pro? I am looking at CS6 or CC Thanks
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    RailDriver's wiring makes a huge mess of wires

    I just received the RailDriver I ordered a few days ago. I want to take advantage of its built-in subwoofer. The wiring is a big mess. I need to plug in the included laptop-like power cable. I then need to plug the 3.5mm audio jack to the line-out of my computer and with a 3.5mm to 3.5mm audio...
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    Surface 3 No-working USB Port Windows Install

    I have a surface 3 with intel atom 4gb ram and 128gb SSD. The device doesn't have any windows installed on it so I can only get into the bios. I tried using a flash drive to install windows but the USB port won't recognize it. I tried using an OTG adaptor with the flash drive also but it wasn't...
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    Solved! Tape to Make Phone Less Slippery?

    I have a heavy phone which has a metal body. It's very slippery to hold. I am looking for some type of tape that I can put on the two side edges so that they becomes less slippery and easier to hold. I don't want to use a case because the phone is already very heavy. I tried some desk tape but...
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    Laptop for college (Intel Core M vs Intel Core i5)

    Hello, I've been very hesitant in buying a laptop for college but I found myself liking the Surface Laptop. It gives me the option in choosing which type of processor I want. As I'm not sure which one is more suited for me...
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    Surface Book 2 cheapest Base Model: Microsoft - Surface Book 2 - 13.5" PixelSense™ Display - i5 / 8GB / 256GB iGPU - Silver

    Microsoft - Surface Book 2 - 13.5" PixelSense™ Display - i5 / 8GB / 256GB iGPU - Silver Can anyone tell me about these specs ? i am on limited budget, and i need it for school work. i will be using it for notes and to read digital E textbooks and perhaps browsing and using Microsoft office...
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    Is it a good idea to get a 400 gig micro sd card for a laptop instead of paying 600 dollars for another 500 gigs on the ssd

    Theres this card. https://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820173374 I want to get a surface book 2 or a surface pro with 256 or 500 gigs of internall ssd. But the price increase is 600 cad for that ssd to get 500 gigs more. Is it even very fast? Or I could get a switch...
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    Microsoft Surface book 2 or HP spectre 360?

    Im currently wresting with the decision of whether to buy a 15 inch surface book 2 with the I7-8650U, 256 GB storage, 16 of ram and the GTX 1060 dedicated GPU. VS the newest model 15 inch HP Spectre, with the I7-8550U, 500 gb storage, MX 150 dedicated GPU. This unit will be used mostly for heavy...
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    Strange audible feedback on laptop.

    Hi, I have recently purchased the Asus Rog Gl503VM Strix Scar Edition and while the laptop is running as expected , I am having a strange issue with the keyboard... When I type on a glass surface or hold laptop in one hand and type , I am hearing a feedback sound. As if something is slightly...