How to disinfect a filthy laptop KT-ALApril 12, 20220302 views If 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… Read more
How to use Windows 11’s power mode to speed up your notebook’s performance KT-ALApril 12, 20220290 views If 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… Read more
How to convert a laptop into a desktop computer KT-ALApril 12, 20220255 views The 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… Read more
How to turn off the touchpad on your laptop KT-ALApril 12, 20220242 views The 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.… Read more
Use this secret Windows software to adjust the color and brightness of your laptop. KT-ALApril 12, 20220613 views One 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… Read more
How to remove malware from your Windows Computer KT-ALApril 12, 20220226 views Beware 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… Read more
How to use Boot Camp to install Windows on your Mac KT-ALApril 12, 20220250 views So 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… Read more
What to do if the touchpad on your laptop quits working KT-ALApril 12, 20220247 views When 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… Read more
How to add or upgrade your laptop’s SSD KT-ALApril 12, 20220243 views There 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.… Read more
How to fix a laptop screen that is broken KT-ALApril 12, 20220240 views A 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,… Read more