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    Solved! Steel series Arctis 5 audio problems

    So I got the steel series Arctis 5 a while back. Day 1 issues started. It's supposed to have 2 audio channels and a dial to increase or lower the volume on one. Usually a game, and a chat channel. When both of them were enabled the sound cut out, started crackling, and when using the mic users...
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    Solved! Broken hdmi port and now tv won’t start

    My son pushed the hdmi port into the tv and now the tv won’t start but the red power light is still on but it won’t switch on. The tv was working fine befor broke the hdmi port
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    Solved! Hp 8730w USB ports stopped working

    All of a sudden my mouse stopped working, then I noticed that all of my USB ports were not working. Used the Windows device manager and uninstalled the unknowns from my USB ports. When I reinstalled my devices new drivers were installed and most of my USB devices are working. But my mouse is...
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    Solved! USB Mouse Issue

    Lately, my mouse has an issue. So whenever I put my USB chip it and turn my mouse on the light turns on, and so I assume that my mouse works, but when I move my mouse the cursor on my screen doesn't move. I am really frustrated and I don't have any other mouses that I can use. If anyone knows a...
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    Solved! Discovering a new DAC output on motherboard, worth it ?

    Hi guys, I'm about to invest in a new motherboard for my PC (new build) and on the specific board (Gigabyte Z390 AORUS Master) I'm surprisingly discovering a new feature ! A USB 3.0 DAC-UP port ! (yellow ones) I do not find a lot information on it, actually almost nothing, I’m supposing this...
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    Solved! My Civic FC5 Does not show the all my musics via usb

    Hello i have a 8 gb usb and 2017 Civic Elegance with standard radio system. Here is the problem, i uploaded 750 songs in my usb but the car only showing 256 of them. I tried take a part with the folders but same problem , car doesn't show the folder. What should i do? Please Help..!!
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    Satellite C55-A5104, cannot reinstall Windows 10

    hi i have a Satellite C55-A5104 it will not boot from usb I guess because it does not have uefi boot mode!
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    Solved! Just purchased AT2020, XLR to USB is not working? Microphone won't light up

    Just bought the Audio Technica AT2020 microphone with a XLR to USB from xConnect to power it, upon plugging into the PC the USB will light up, Windows will detect the microphone, but the Microphone will not light up to prove that it's on and it's not picking up any audio. What is my issue? Did...
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    Solved! Is there a camcorder that can record DIRECTLY to a USB flask memory stick?

    I'm looking for a camcorder that can record video directly to a USB flash memory stick. I would like than to detach the stick and give it to customers as a present. Is there such a camcorder? Thank you!
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    how to add separate powered subwoofer while using focal XS

    FYI: Focal XS uses USB output only to send audio to the speakers as it has it's own DAC. Current setup: Computer via USB port to Focal XS Would like to get more bass adding a powered subwoofer as Focal XS sub is not that great. Was thinking to do: Get a USB Y splitter so original setup is...
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    Blue Yeti Fortnite

    I have a Blue Yeti and a Razer Kraken 7.1 V2 and my Kraken's Mic is prioritized in games even though I have my Blue Yeti set as my default communication device (Link to my reddit post will be below) https://www.reddit.com/r/FORTnITE/comments/9uc8j4/send_help_my_fortnite_sound_settings_wont_save/
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    Solved! Ssd problem help

    If an older laptop doesnt read ssd, would it read it if connected via sata to usb cabel?
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    Thunderbolt 3 with ONLY 20Gbps??

    I am getting an eGPU for my Asus ROG G752VL and the specifications on the a couple sites say "Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C 40Gbps" and then some say "Thunderbolt 3 USB Type C 20Gbps." I thought Thunderbolt 3 is supposed to have 40Gbps!? Can someone please read up on this topic and give me an...
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    Solved! Inspiron 13 - Slow Network Speeds

    I have a Dell Inspiron 13 - 7368 running Windows 10. Intel (R) Core (TM) i5-6200U CPU @ 2.30 GHz 2.40 GHz / 8.00 GB (7.86 GB Usable) . I have a 100 Mbps x 10 Mbps broadband connection with Spectrum internet. The speeds out of my modem and Netgear Nighthawk router are near or over the 100 Mbps...
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    Solved! Microsoft Surface : problem with the USB port for an external screen

    Hello    I have a Microsoft Surface 3 256G on which I try unsuccessfully to connect an external screen ASUS MB168B with an USB cable : it connects / disconnects in a loop without stopping. I tested on another laptop under Windows 10, the screen works well and is recognized without problems). I...
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    Determine USB 3.1 Type C Speed or Generation

    Hi, I would like to ask the same question folks have asked before but, my Manufacturer HP incorrectly lists the specs so I cannot go to their website and just look it up. As you can see the description below directly contradicts itself. It says 3.1 Gen 2 but 5GB/s. Lifted directly from the...
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    Solved! i have problems with my mouse and USB ports

    I have a mouse that won't work all the time sometimes it works sometimes it will wiggle and not connect it also instead of it staying one color and changing it flashes.
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    Solved! my laptop my keyboard doesn't work not even with a usb keyboard plug in

    im using a laptop and a lot of my keys. don't work all of the number keys, letter P both of my shift keys, i cleaned the laptop keys that didnt help they still dont work, so i went with a USB keyboard they keyboard works but the same keys that didnt work on the laptop keyboard didnt work on the...
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    Solved! DT990 Pro Headphones with FiiO E10K Olympus USB DAC and Headphone Amplifier

    (New to the audio scene so please correct me if i'm wrong etc) I was wondering if the FiiO E10K Olympus would be enough to power music/games/movies for the DT990 Pro Headphones. As far as I'm aware it will only power 150ohms but wont the 250ohms be to loud for anyone anyway? Will I notice the...
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    Westinghouse TV service port

    Can I use the service port as my USB port to plug my antenna into?
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    Solved! Connecting TV to Home Theater ! Is there a HDMI out to USB out cable i.e HDMI Male to USB Male

    I basically have a TV (Xiaomi Mi 4A TV 49'') which has 3 audio output options : 1. Bluetooth 2. S/PDIF 3.HDMI (ARC) I want to connect it to my Sony DAV DZ-270 in which the Audio input options are 1. RCA 2. Aux 3. USB (Meant for pen drive Plug & Play for photos and music)This is the odd one and...
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    Usb c not outputting video

    Usb c to displayport stopped working on laptop (envy 13 ad0100nd) the dongle itself works but my laptop isn't sending video through. I get an error message something about displayport might be limited. The only change i made was that i updated the BIOS and windows 10 (1803 now). I've tried...
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    Static Bursts through USB Dac

    Hello and thanks in advance for any of your responses! I'm putting together an audio system and want to play my digital collection of music (all 24bit FLAC files) from my laptop. I have an NAD amp, some BW speakers, and a USB Dac (JDS Labs ODAC). I'm getting some random bursts of static...
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    Solved! Laptop BIOS won't detect boot drive USB

    So I'm trying to install a new OS on my ASUS Laptop (Model: TP501U) and it runs the BIOS: Aptio Setup Utility version 201. For some reason, everytime i try and boot off any sort of USB, the option does not appear underneath "Boot Override", and when i try to go to "Add New Boot Option", I can't...
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    Solved! How do i enable my usb port for my tv to work on my toshiba laptop computer

    I am trying tohook up my usb port on my computer
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    Audio input picking output sound , and the mic is too quiet

    I had issue with mic input in my lenovo legion y520, the mic is picking up output sound , and static sound , and mic is too quiet , i thought it was the 3.5mm jack problem , but after i use the usb headset (msi gh70) the problem still same , i've been searching from internet for the solution ...
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    I got a usb port for my new laptop ASus X507U but it does not work. Is there’s anyone could help me pls.

    It does not work my new usb port and cable on my Asus X5070. Don’t know what’s the matter. Anyway I’m using rj45 cable
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    2 Aux inputs to one output (wireless headset) is this possible?

    Can I take aux output from my screen to get the xbox sound frome there to aux input to my pc, and then make the sound play through my headset. So I can have 2 inputs to one output. Btw this sounds easy but I have a wireless headset, so I guess I would need to force it with a program or...
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    Re-Enabling IT Admin disabled USB ports on Windows 7 HP notebook

    Specifications: HP 2000 Notebook PC. Windows 7 (64 bit). My office laptop had typical restrictions of USB ports being blocked, etc. Now I bought the laptop from my company for my personal use but the USB port restrictions are still in place. How do I remove these restrictions? Already tried...
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    Sound skipping help

    I truly need help. My Fire Stick worked perfectly fine then for a reason unknown to me the sound skips. New USB cable and plug from another and it worked on friends homes but not on either of mine. I've tried many self help from internet. I'd get a new one but don't want to lose Genesis Reborn...
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    blank screen , displays nothing

    i had the same problem pls. help....it starts happening when we tried to replace the drive and the ram storage....and my laptop has no battery...will you message me at my gmail..pls..