Category: Hardware
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Spilling water on your external keyboard can be scary, but the good news is most external keyboards survive easily if you act fast. Unlike laptops, they don’t have internal electronics underneath — so your chances of saving it are high. Here’s a clear, step-by-step guide on what to do immediately and how to prevent long-term…
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It’s frustrating when certain keys on your laptop suddenly stop responding—especially when it happens after a few hours of gaming. If keys like D, T, F, R, 4, or B only work occasionally (or 1 out of 5 presses), it can feel like the keyboard is dying.But on the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3i, this problem…
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And How to Fix Packet Loss, Stutters, and Network Spikes It’s frustrating when you’ve spent good money on a powerful gaming PC — an Intel i7 14th-gen CPU, RTX 4060, 32GB RAM, and fast SSD — only to have certain online games run worse than everything else. Offline titles run buttery smooth, Fortnite is perfectly…
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Getting rid of an old computer can feel like a big task, especially if you still have sensitive data on it. Many people wonder if they should physically destroy it—or if there are safer, smarter ways to ensure your personal information doesn’t fall into the wrong hands. Here’s a practical guide. 1. Don’t Panic, Don’t…
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Long before laser and inkjet printers became household names, there was the unmistakable rhythm of a dot matrix printer at work — chkk-chkk-chkk. For decades, Epson has been at the forefront of this technology, producing printers that became a staple in offices worldwide. If you spent time in offices during the ’80s, ’90s, or early…
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Setting up a printer on Windows is usually straightforward, but it can still confuse some users, especially when switching between wired and wireless printers. Here’s a complete guide to help you set up any printer on Windows, step by step. 1. Connecting a Wired Printer (USB or Ethernet) Step 1: Plug your printer into your…
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If you’ve ever wanted to try Linux but didn’t know where to start, Ubuntu is the name you’ll hear most often — and for a good reason. It’s one of the easiest and most popular Linux operating systems in the world, loved by both beginners and professionals. Ubuntu was created to make Linux simple and…
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Understanding how a computer works can feel complicated, but it’s actually easier if we compare it to something we all do in real life — like running a kitchen in a restaurant. Think of your computer as a restaurant kitchen. Here’s how the main components match up: 1. CPU = The Head Chef The CPU…
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If your bookmarks or passwords aren’t syncing between devices, Chrome Sync might be paused.Go to chrome://settings/syncSetup and ensure you’re signed in with your Google account.Click Turn on sync → Yes, I’m in.If sync stays off, go to chrome://settings/reset and select Restore settings to their original defaults — then sign in again.Also check your system date…
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A sluggish Chrome browser can make even simple browsing painful. The good news — it’s easy to fix.Start by clearing cache and cookies:Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Clear Browsing Data, then select “Cached images and files.”Next, check your extensions — go to chrome://extensions/ and disable the ones you don’t use often.If the…