How-ToHow to disinfect a filthy laptop by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022If you use your laptop day in and day out, it’s likely a breeding ground for bacteria and other nasty things. From sticky keys to accumulating dust, things can get…
Windows 11How to use Windows 11’s power mode to speed up your notebook’s performance by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022If you’re wondering how to increase the performance of your Windows 11 PC, you may already know one way: Use the Windows 10 power-performance slider. But in Windows 11, Microsoft…
How-ToHow to convert a laptop into a desktop computer by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022The big difference between laptops and desktops is that the latter are big: ideally placed on a nice comfy desk and festooned with accessories. But if you have a laptop…
How-ToHow to turn off the touchpad on your laptop by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022The touchpad has been the standard laptop-pointing device for years. Since touchpads are built into a laptop, they work well when you don’t want to carry around another pointing device.…
How-ToUse this secret Windows software to adjust the color and brightness of your laptop. by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022One minute the display would be pleasantly bright, but switching to anything with a dark background caused a gradual drop in contrast, giving the screen an almost grimy appearance. I…
Virus & MalwareHow to remove malware from your Windows Computer by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022Beware of the signs of a PC plagued by malware: slower-than-usual performance, a sudden spate of pop-ups, and other anomalous issues. Yes, out-of-the-ordinary behavior is sometimes the result of hardware…
Windows 10How to use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022So you have a Mac but also want to run Windows? You’re in luck: shortly after the first Intel-based Macs arrived on the market in 2009, Apple released a tool…
How-ToWhat to do if the touchpad on your laptop quits working by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022When your laptop’s touchpad stops responding to your fingers, you’ve got a problem. Have you ever tried to use a Windows PC without a mouse, touchpad, or other pointing device? It’s…
How-ToHow to add or upgrade your laptop’s SSD by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022There is one upgrade that will universally improve a laptop’s performance: adding an SSD. This is a particularly attractive upgrade for budget laptops, which typically come with a hard drive.…
Laptop NewsHow to fix a laptop screen that is broken by KT-AL April 12, 2022 April 12, 2022A dying or cracked display doesn’t mean your laptop is a paperweight. For most laptops, a screen replacement takes $80 and an hour of your time. If you’re a DIYer,…