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    New laptop that's glitching and has scratchy audio at times.

    I bought an HP envy 17t-k300 laptop a month ago and since the first day its been glitching when I watch youtube videos while installing programs and when I play games and the audio gets scratchy when I play games also. Why is this so? My specs: i7 5500u @ 2.4ghz , gtx 850m @ 4gb, 16 gb ram, 1tb...
  2. E

    My Speakers Are Popping

    I have an RCA RS 2663 Audio system, and when I play a song through my speakers they have a skight popping noise, but when im on skype and my friend plays music through his speakers they don't pop, even though I can still feel the bass coming through my speakers from his krk's. Any advice on how...
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    Core i7+HDD or Core i5+SSD

    I'm purchasing 2 Lenovo ThinkPad E560s for my office to be used for regular office tasks e.g. Microsoft Office, Browsing, Adobe Reader and Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator and a Lenovo ThinkTab 10 for presentation. I'm going with ThinkPad due to durability. I don't plan to change them for ~5...
  4. H

    Laptop restarts automatically after i switch it on

    When I am pressing the power switch in laptop its getting power but the screen staying dark and in 10 seconds it restarting itself. I have no idea whats going... help would be much appreciated :)
  5. D

    Brand New Lenovo B50 Laptop won't work!

    My brand new lenovo B50 laptop is lagging and I have no idea why. Everything loads slower than usual and i can't even watch youtube or twitch on the lowest quality without constant choppiness. I bought this thing from a local computer shop and I seriously wonder if they did something to mess...
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    My Asus X751L laptop is not starting when the power button is pressed.

    I know there's a lot of these threads around, but I just need to confirm or refute some evidence that I have. The power button is not functioning reliably on my Asus X751L laptop. I say reliably because sometimes I can turn it on by holding it for a minute or so, sometimes it can be turned on...
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    Asus G46VW bootlooping

    So I wanted to hard reset my ASUS laptop. I tried to do so but after I tried to do so, it put me in a bootloop and I don't know what to do.
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    Asus x555l won't turn on : no light on the laptop but the charger do work.

    Hi ! I've this laptop for almost a year. It worked perfectly fine, but it was running low, so i plug the charger. It did charge. But then at some point, it stopped charging and detecting the charger. No there isn't any power left and no light when i plug the charger. I totally don't know what...
  9. S

    Is the 2016 hp omen worth it?

    Hello all :) I'm a newbie with pc hardware so I really need help. I've been thinking of purchasing the HP Omen for my essays, movies and games. https://www.noelleeming.co.nz/shop/computers/computers/laptops/pc-notebook-computers/hp-17-w006tx-17-omen-gaming-laptop/prod146967.html The price...
  10. Vengeance_

    Backlit Keyboard Possible for HDX16?

    I wonder if there is a way to add a backlit keyboard to my HP HDX16 1370US. I looked under the keyboard, and just above the touchpad on/off button connector, there was an unoccupied connector and I wonder if that would be for a back light in a keyboard? I supplied a picture just above in case it...
  11. kol12

    Laptop won't wake from mouse or keyboard input.

    I have a laptop on Win 10 that won't wake from either the mouse or keyboard. I've had a good look through the power options but can't find anything that would be causing this. It does wake from the power button. Also do laptops tend to be better shutdown at night rather than left in sleep mode?
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    unlock rca pro 10

    can someone tell me how to unlock wifi on rca pro 10 tablet
  13. noyaus

    Surface Pro 4 Pen Problem

    Hi I have a surrface Pro 4. I haven't use the pen in a while but I use it once a month or so to make sure it works. So I was checking to see if all functions worked today and when i clicked on top to open OneNote it did not open. So I went onto youtube and unpaired and repaired it. The pen...
  14. M

    What's a good budget laptop for music and Is there a way to connect my Scarlett 2i4 to 2 systems?

    Hi, I was looking into buying a laptop for music production (using ableton etc.) But dont want to drop $1000. I just want something slick, speedy and durable. Also, I have a Scarlett 2i4 hooked up to my main PC (where I'm doing music now) and have 2 mics hooked up. I use one for normal...
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    Old Camcorder for Webcam

    Hello. This isn't really a question about pc parts or games or all that, so if you can't answer this question, that's ok. So I have a Samsung SCL906 and I want to use it as a webcam for my pc for my YouTube channel but I don't really know how to set it up. I have a EasyCap to use the camera with...
  16. J

    How to iPhone unlock without showing last app open?

    I have gotten myself into rather a predicament...Last time I was using it I was browsing through rather inappropriate content. The next time I have to open my iPhone is right in front of people who I do not wish to show this content to. How can I unlock my iPhone without it showing the site I...
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    Have a Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop, Have any suggestions on how to optimize and increase performance?

    Hello there, Well as the title says, I have a Dell Inspiron E1505 laptop with Windows XP that I am looking to optimize and increase performance. Aside from being my only computer right now, I sort of want to take this task on as a pet project and as a way to learn some new things. So that...
  18. Mr Kagouris

    Lenovo Z70-80 keyboard problem, please help

    I've had this laptop for months, but this problem only began today. Basically, several keys are acting very strange. Spacebar for example will also act as the Enter key and refresh webpages, right arrow will open a Find search, and pressing either v or b results in 'vb' (same with m and n)...
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    Synaptic TouchPad Drivers Installation problem.

    I have acer E5-522G, my touchpad suddenly stopped working , so I tried of re-installing the drivers from the official acer website. When installing, it said to uninstall the previous Synaptics drivers. I did the uninstalling and then tried to installed the newly downloaded drivers from Acer.com...
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    Need Help Deciding On Laptop

    Hello, I am looking to purchase a new gaming laptop. My budget is around 1000 dollars and it would be great if it could be ordered via Amazon. I am looking to play mostly Dota 2 and CS:GO, but I would also like to be able to play games such as Overwatch and Hearthstone. I also have games on my...
  21. R

    need help choosing the best macbook pro out of 3 options

    Sorry I moved this thread to macbooks. I didn't see it when I posted originally! Hi, I'm looking to get a new macbook pro for my final year for my BFA in design and illustration. Because of the people I work with and the school I go to, only Macs are used, so I would like to avoid any...
  22. D

    HELP -- Ideas on Speaker Systems for a Restaurant

    I am builidng a small seaside hotel (36-rooms) and it will have a 50 seater restaurant with some outside seating 6 tables. Next to it is a bar which will cater for guests The swimming pool is adjacent to the bar and the outside seating. I have a separate area as the lobby/reception. What is the...
  23. C

    TV channel missing

    Hi folks my TV in my bedroom (one bed bungalow) is missing film4+1 I have been told this is down to it not being an HD TV. So is there anything that I can do to it without going to the expense of buying a new TV to receive this channel. Thank You
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    4k editing laptop asus gl502

    I7 6700hq 12gb ddr4 Gtx 970m Playback is fine. But when i click split it takes a few secs to be able to click and split again. Also when i try to slow a clip down it really has issues and screen flashes and glitches before finally loading. Brand new laptop i was hoping to edit 4k doesnt seem...
  25. A

    Need help with choosing a laptop for my studies

    Hi, I appreciate all the help i can get! I have been looking for a laptop for personal use both on the go as well as at home. Only Windows pc please. My key points are: Around 1300 Euro (1445 USD) or less. Got an SSD. Portable. Can you tell me your opinion about 15.6" vs 13.3"? Which do you...
  26. P

    Sony Vegas pro 13.0 rendering issue!!!

    on sony vegas pro 13.0 (Build 310) when i render a video using main concept HD 1080P internet my monitor shuts off but my computer is still running and i really need to render some videos can anyone please help? my computer: ASRock 980de3/u3s3 Geforce Gtx 750ti AMD fx black edition 8core 3.2ghz...
  27. TDHBP_Messed

    How do i get my Microphone drivers back?

    Hi, i removed my Microphone drivers about a month ago because i felt unsafe and being spied on, now that i regret doing that how do i get them back? I have Windows 10 and i realized when I say "Hey Cortana" she doesn't respond then i remembered i removed my mic, i also need it for gaming (there...
  28. X

    Surround sound setup suggestion

    I have decided to buy a surround sound setup for my PC. Can a home cinema provide good surround ? I also have a HDMI MONITOR, not TV, and wonder if I can hook it up to the home cinema (it has HDMI port). Having only 3x 3.5mm jacks on my PC, is it possible to connect the HC to PC? I know about...
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    Can Beam NG run in my laptop?

    Specs: Intel Core i7-3632QM CPU @ 2.20GHz 8 Gb Ram 64 bit AMD Radeon HD 7670M Laptop: Toshiba Satelite M840
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    Laptop question for june 2016

    Been looking at laptops last 2 weeks debating on 2 things get a nice asus 980m laptop G series that i seen for 1499 or wait till 1070 or 1080 laptops come out so my question is what will the 1070 and 1080 laptops cost you think? it worth waiting for? or will the 980m asus be fine for 2-4 years...
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    Need help with macbook pro hardware

    Need to upgrade the hardware in my 2012 macbook pro 15". Looking for new ssd (possibly bigger) and more RAM. Any advice on best (cheapest if possible) brands that I should be looking for? Any advice would be amazing as I am getting very confused with reading things online. Thanks so much. Dan
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    2.0 vs 2.1 Setup

    Hi all, I am currently searching for a new set of speakers for my PC to replace my old Logitech 5.1 system that has lasted me well for about 12 years. I've been doing a bit of research and am still having a hard time deciding what to purchase. I've been reading a lot about 2.0 and 2.1 systems...
  33. S

    mother board changing

    Hello,how do i know what motherboard can fit on my laptop? i have a toshiba satellite l70-b-12t is a 17'' intel i5. and since i like the sice of it and its like 10 months old, am asking cause in the future maybe i could change the motherboard since my processor is attached to the motherboard and...
  34. J

    Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007

    I have Microsoft Office Home & Student 2007 but my HP Stream laptop has no disk drive, how do I get it into my laptop without having to buy another version ? Thanks
  35. haloxcrysis1

    Laptop NO BOOT !!!

    Hi, my Acer laptop switches on but does not boot at all. The screen is black, as in no backlight, no cursor, no OS, nothing visible. No signs of life on screen. No HDD light. Barely any sound (maybe faint sound of power on though) I shone a light on the screen just to be sure and still...
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    Connecting a new(ish) laptop to an old monitor

    I have an ASUS TP300L laptop and want to connect 2 monitors to it. The laptop has 3 usb ports and 1 hdmi. The monitors I plan to use are quite old and have a D-sub port and a DVI port. What cables and adaptors will I need to connect the monitors to my laptop?
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    Recovery disk for HP g72 laptop

    Where can I find a recovery disk for HP g72 laptop?
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    after i formatting laptop after every fix 1 hour it was shutdown automatically please give me solution...

    after i formatting laptop after every fix 1 hour it was shutdown automatically please give me solution...i am using windows 8.1 enterprise and my model is g50
  39. S

    Updating BIOS and EC

    Hello, I have some problems with my fan. (I got a cooler booster, so my fan runs 6500 RPM). It's very weird and i contacted MSI for support. They said i should update my BIOS and EC. The problem is: I readed that it can be dangerous if i make a mistake. So. Is here a guy who can help me?
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    there is no product affected by this package installed on this system 2010

    Hi...everyone, when i installing sp2 for office2010 for 64bit giving msg there is no product affected by this package installed on this system 2010 anyone can find solution?? plz let me know thanks CB
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    my dell vostro wont turn on

    Hi, I am using a dell vostro v131. It powers on with the AC adapter and charges the battery. When I pull out the charger while it is still on it works perfectly with the charged battery. However, if I turn it off the battery cannot turn the laptop on unless i connect the AC back. I need help ASAP
  42. M

    Dell Battery suddenly not identified - Battery is good but not charging and not powering laptop

    My Inspiron 3521 battery suddenly is not being identified by laptop. The battery was working fine, holding charge for a couple of hrs. Laptop will only run with the AC supply. Battery shows 100% charged but will not run the laptop, It will run a 12V vacuum cleaner though so it has enough juice...
  43. S

    Laptop for high-end video editing ($3000 budget)

    Hi to all, I'm a Freelance Film Editor, I use Avid Media Composer V8,5 for editing. I am currently looking to buy a new reliable, fast and responsive Laptop for my work. Editing is my life, and my means of income, so I would like to make sure that I make the best possible decisions with the...
  44. G

    ASUS Vivobook pro Windows 10 open CD drawer

    I am thoroughly disappointed at myself for having to ask this question, what a noob... I have just bought a lovely new ASUS Vivobook Pro with Windows 10 and I can't see an obvious way to open the CD drawer. Can anyone help please? Thank you!
  45. W

    Can't record at 1080p and 60 FPS?

    So if I try to record with OBS or anything I usually get around 30 frames. I've tested with GTA V and Fallout 4 and I'm not understanding why I can't? GTX 970 I7 4790k @ 4.0ghz 16 GB Ram I've seen other's with the same spec's recording just fine with no at all? Am I doing something wrong?
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    troubleshoot fisher amplifier

    I recently contacted you about a speaker problem,however after further research I discovered a fuse had blown inside the amplifier.Originally this Fisher amplifier CA-880 was operating with one channel.The meter level indicated the second source output working.I thought it was the speaker...
  47. R

    Laptop shuts down mid way when playing video games

    So i have been using this Laptop over a year to play video games one in particular ( Counter strike Global Offensive) and 4 weeks ago i have been having this problem where my laptop would randomly shut off. I recently got my laptop cleaned so it isnt a overheating issue and i just recently...
  48. W

    Extracting data from GPG file

    I have been using Password Commander on a USB stick which has sadly crashed and I foolishly have not backed the stick up. I have managed to retrieve a number of files from the stick and the one which I think contais my passwords is described as a GPG file. I've obviously got the password for the...
  49. D

    Recovering Outlook Mail pst file - not currupted

    I had a graphic chip die on my HP Elitebook with an OEM Windows 7 license. I had a personal email and a couple of client's email account setup in Outlook with many offline folders. The repair shop tried and failed to repair it. I got a new laptop (different brand / processor maker) and could...
  50. B

    Laptop black screen after changing settings in BIOS

    Laptop Model : Asus N46VZ OS : Windows 10 what i change in BIOS settings are : ■ Launch CSM - Disabled ■Fastboot - Disabled ■Secure Boot - Disabled after that, i press F10 to save changes and exit. laptop will restart, but when restart i got black screen. Keyboard light, Notification Light...
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    Suggestions for gaming laptops (Budget of $3000-3500 CAD)

    Hi, I am looking for suggestions of gaming laptop options. I have been looking at the Razer Blade 2016 but I've noticed that most of the competition is running the gtx 980m as opposed to the 970m. Not sure how much of a difference that upgrade in card adds (Please let me know). The Razer Blade...
  52. T

    Please Help. ERR_SSL_UNRECOGNIZED_NAME_ALERT

    Hi, ive been having this issue for awhile now. whenver i try to go to my account details using the steam app i get the error "code -159, Failed to load webpage (unknown error)". but when i try to do it through browser i get the error "ERR_SSL_UNRECOGNIZED_NAME_ALERT". i do not know the problem...
  53. L

    Is my 680M in my m17x r4 dead? And what can i do besides buy a new card?

    I have been playing overwatch like crazy the past 2 weeks on my m17x r4 with 680M. Unfortunately since yesterday i am getting BSODs anytime i try to even access the dedicated 680M GPU. Starting any game or even starting the nvidia control panel and going to the 3D settings which renders the...
  54. heavensdown

    Alienware 15: Is it a good idea?

    Hello, I'm from India and almost everything here is overpriced. I was planning on buying myself a new system but wasn't sure what to do. I'll be travelling a lot this year and the next, so I really couldn't consider building a PC yet. Hence, a good laptop is my only deal. I'm looking for...
  55. Z

    remote bass control

    I have a dpx11551 and cannot find a remote bass control knob. My options are the universal rca type or another brand "telephone" style plug. Was wondering would any work on it.
  56. F

    Would Apple Earphones on my Laptop

    I am running a hp pavilion dv6 with windows 7 and i am wondering if i can use my apple earbuds as a mic instead of using my pc's integrated mic. I bought a female 3.5mm adapted to 2 a mic and headphone connector. When i plug this is it wont recognize my headphones as a mic but i can hear...
  57. R

    Lenovo Y700 Graphics

    Hello,i was wondering if it's possible to upgrade the GTX960 on a laptop to a higher one and how high can it be? Thank You very much
  58. S

    it takes my laptop 3 to 4 minutes to be ready for action - something in the background

    it takes my laptop 3 to 4 minutes to be ready for action - something is working in the background but when I go to startup I find it empty. Especially slow is my Gmail
  59. ArnavN

    Do I have a combo port?

    I've been thinking about getting a new headset as my old one broke. I settled on one that had two plugs to insert onto the computer, a headphone one and a microphone one (As it has a microphone as well). I realized I needed a combo port to do this, but looking at my laptop, I saw a port but all...