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aspiring laptop tech
Hi I'm looking to become a laptop tech. Does anyone know of any books or other resources out there that would help me in my endeavor. Thanks a lot.BasicsBegin with one of the A+ study guides.Get a laptop or twoTake them apart. Switch parts. Get them working again.Laptops are justsmall...
Tags: Notebooks, laptop computer, laptop tech
Discussion threads 2005-02-28

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Tech Tip: Automatically adjust column widths in Windows XP
What about on a laptop?Is there an equivalent shortcut that works on a laptop/notebook computer, that doesn't have a separate numeric keypad?
Tags: Notebooks, marzolian@..., Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows
Discussion threads 2007-05-26
Whither tech support?
Tech support for any given company sometimes seems to wax and wane with the lunar cycle, but I need some up-to-date skinny on what kinds of experiences people are having with TS calls right now. Dell always gets dumped on, but the last two calls I've made to them...
Tags: Notebooks, poliann
Discussion threads 2007-09-20
laptop
my laptop is showing ntldr compressed what should i doIf you havea Windows CD, follow the instructions here http://tinyurl.com/2chzd8If you have a set of recovery discs from one of the major pc makers, call their tech support.
Tags: Notebooks, TOBEX, laptop computer
Discussion threads 2007-07-26
Windows XP Password
My laptop was listed as part of a domain on my company's WAN. I changed the settings using the Network ID Wizard in Windows XP to " This computer is for home use and not part of a business network" to network it to my home laptop. Since...
Tags: feedback, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, network, password, phoniex31@..., security, windows
Discussion threads 2007-02-25
Photos: Portable tech on display at CeBit
Another year, another gargantuan tech show in Hannover, Germany. Here, a look at just a few of the mobile offerings, including a laptop specifically designed for use on a plane. by CNET News.com
Tags: news, CeBit
Image galleries 2008-03-10
Laptop overheats, shuts down ! HELP!
Hi I am an aspiring female tech learning the tricks of the trade. My HP Pavilion DV1000 keeps overheating/shutting down. The Internal fans do NOT turn at all causing it to shut down. I have taken the laptop apart and tested the fan itself confiming tha
Tags: ftg96@..., hardware, harware, laptop, laptop computer, overheating
Discussion threads 2006-12-30
windows xp
My son got a virus on his dell laptop and the tech support at his college said he needs to re install windows. He can not find the software but has the product key on the bottom of his laptop. will it be possible to re install his windows.Restore PartitionIf...
Tags: Notebooks, Construction, mlclark25@..., laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP
Discussion threads 2007-10-05
Can I connect a Laptop hard drive (Not 2.5") to IDE
I have a Laptop hard drive(Not 2.5") that I am trying connect to an IDE cable to recover some files. This is from a Sony Vaio that is about 13 months old. I have the adapter to connect to the 2.5" laptop drives and am familiar with the...
Tags: bhouchin@..., hard drive, hardware, IDE, laptop computer, Laptop hard drive
Discussion threads 2005-03-10
Migration from XP Home to XP Pro
I recently purchased an Averatec 6250 laptop with XP Home installed. When I upgraded to OS to XP Pro, Windows stopped recognizing the CD/DVD ROM drive. This laptop is set up so that the DVD player will run independently of the computer, but I don't know if that is a...
Tags: averatec, laptop, laptop computer, Microsoft Windows XP, Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition, Microsoft Windows XP Professional, mikencove, modem, problems, upgrades, windows, xp pro
Discussion threads 2005-07-18
Error Msg try to set up Printer on Wireless Network for Satellite Laptop
HELP - new Satellite Laptop had to use since just got TurboTax which only works with Vista which is on Laptop. Unfortunately haven't set up network printer which I use on my desktop which is connected through a wireless modem to the laptop. Desktop is running Windows 98 SE. ...
Tags: Notebooks, Printers, Microsoft Windows 98, ldhealam@..., network, wireless network, laptop computer, Satellite laptop, Lexmark International Inc., printer, desktop, satellite, wireless
Discussion threads 2007-04-15
cant open a duplicate/already burned cd in a laptop
its been 2-3 months i hav purchased a dell laptop n i hav windows xp pro. os,i am nt able to read and copy a cd/dvd in my laptop, my question is in a laptop can u read/copy a duplicate/already buned cd/dvd in a laptop...is there any software or...thank...
Tags: CD, laptop computer, dredevil_s@..., software, laptop, DVD
Discussion threads 2007-02-14
Laptop makers facing supply shortages
How often do you change your laptops anyway?About every 2 yearsTypically, I end up with a replacement laptop every two years, but sometimes thats work supplied, or replaced by the manufacturer for some defect. Of the ones I've actually had to pay for, I've never been able to hold...
Tags: Notebooks, paulmah@..., laptop computer
Discussion threads 2007-08-02
Dell Laptop battery or motherboard or both??
My laptop has been saying it was running low on battery, although it was hooked up to the AC...then the other day it completely died and would not turn back on altho it was plugged in like usual I called Dell, and the tech said that the motherboard is kaput...
Tags: Engineering, amlibra77@..., battery, motherboard, Dell Computer Corp.
Discussion threads 2007-07-30
Work Laptop
HI there, I have just started to work for a new company who have given me a laptop and i would like to know what information it is grabbing from me as im quite security conscious. I know the laptop has some sort of tivoli software but is there any...
Tags: Notebooks, nadeem.butt@..., laptop computer
Discussion threads 2007-07-07
Free Laptop - No Joke?
Has anyone ever "really" gotten a free laptop from clicking on these ads that appear on the Tech Republic & ZDNet emails?Should these ads be banned from Tech Republic & ZDNet emails?Nah,Somehow, I don't think I'll sign up for those credit cards.Interesting - I haven't seen thisposting on TR, but...
Tags: Tech Republic, free laptop, inbox.com, networking, advertisement, e-mail, laptop computer
Discussion threads 2006-07-13
Laptop Locator with Data Guard (exe)
We protect your laptop with our Laptop Locator with Data Guard. Millions of dollars of laptops are stolen each month in America, you need to be protected. First of all, the Laptop Locator is constantly aware of your location on the Internet which provides a head start on retrieving your...
Tags: Laptop Computer, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets
Software downloads 2006-07-14
OLPC ex-CTO plans $75 laptop
Mary Lou Jepsen left the OLPC project to start Pixel Qi, and she aims to bring to reality a sub-$100 laptop. An excerpt from TechCrunch: Jepsen explains her low-power, low-cost, green approach to computer design here and states that one of Pixel Qi's goals is the...
Tags: Laptop Computer, One Laptop Per Child Project, Notebooks, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2008-01-11
Victim uses remote access to catch laptop thief
A tech-savvy man from White Plains, NY used remote access to track and help police catch the thief who stole his laptop. by Bill Detwiler
Tags: Laptop Computer, Jose Caceres, Remote Access, Notebooks, Telecommunications, Hardware, Notebooks & Tablets, Bill Detwiler
Blog posts 2008-10-02
Toshiba Satellite A135 BIOS password problem
who can help me with a toshiba laptop that suddenly developed a bios password. taking it back to a help center is not an option for me cos am way down here in africa and toshiba hasn't any tech support center here. appreciate any help i can get.thanxToshiba Support in...
Tags: BIOS, Notebooks, odademma@..., Toshiba Corp., Ghana, tech support, password, Toshiba Satellite
Discussion threads 2007-06-21
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