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Don't be fooled by back-to-school Chromebook trap deals
Amazon vendors are selling Chromebooks whose support runs out soon. It's a trap! Here's how to pick the best Chromebook deals for back-to-school.
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9 tips for preventing laptop theft
With this guide and the right tools, you can protect your laptop from theft—and that's especially important when you're distracted or on vacation.
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How to find power-hogging software with Windows Task Manager
If you're trying to salvage every last bit of battery life on your laptop, the Windows Task Manager can help you find the programs consuming the most power.
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3 tweaks that help your laptop battery last longer
If you're trying to help your laptop's battery survive until the end of the day, these three settings tweaks help substantially.
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Is your laptop slow? Try these 9 things before you give up
Don't ditch that aging laptop until you try these speed-boosting tricks first.
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How to factory reset your Windows 11 laptop
If you're dealing with a slow laptop, a factory reset may be in order. Here's how to do it.
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How to take a screenshot on your Windows 11 laptop
Need to take a screenshot on your Windows 11 laptop? We've got you covered.
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How to update your laptop’s Nvidia graphics driver
To get the best experience out of your gaming laptop, you should always make sure your Nvidia graphics driver is up to date.
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How to change the default browser on your laptop
Switching to a different browser is shockingly easy. Here's how to do it.
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How to change your laptop's power settings
These power-saving tips and tricks will help conserve your laptop's battery life.
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How to adjust the brightness on your laptop
Adjusting the brightness on your laptop screen can help alleviate eye strain and tension headaches.
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How to play Steam games on a Chromebook
Google has published instructions on how to play Steam games on your Chromebook. Here's a list of which Chromebooks are supported and which games you can play on them.
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How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
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What to look for in a cheap Chromebook
Is a cheap Chromebook good enough for homework and distance learning? We discuss the most important criteria as you buy cheap Chromebooks for the holidays and Black Friday.
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How to charge your Surface laptop to 100%: Solving the smart charging mystery
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio include smart charging, a feature that protects the battery by keeping it from being fully charged. Here's how to turn that off so you can fully charge your laptop.
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How to speed up your laptop with Windows 11’s power mode
Windows has an easy way to increase your PC's performance. In Windows 11, it's called the Power Mode. We'll show you how to find Power Mode in Windows 11.
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How to turn your laptop into a desktop workstation
If you're not going anywhere for a while with your laptop, why not kick back and get the full desktop experience? Here's how.
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How to play games on a Chromebook
You can play games on a Chromebook, whether browser- or Android-based, or streamed PC games from the cloud.
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Fix your laptop’s color and brightness with this hidden Windows app
Fix Windows 10 auto-brightness and color problems with this hidden Intel app.