Igloo B asked:


I’m about to start college for engineering, and I still can’t decide what kind of laptop is best for me. I’ve heard that macs are a no-go for engineers, and I’ve been directed vaguely toward the Dell Latitude, but I still have no clue. Any suggestions?

Khalid

Coldinfection asked:


I’ve never had any problems before with my laptop connecting to my home network but recently, whenever i turn my laptop on and it goes to my desktop the connection says “Limited connection”. Do you think that User Account Control (UAC) affects this? Because it only occured to me days after i turned off my UAC. Anyone knows why and how do i fix this? I can still connect to my network but i have to diagnose and repair it EVERYTIME. Thanks for the help.

Calvin

me asked:


I go to a school that allows (and encourages) use of laptops. Up until now, I haven’t used one but next year I definitely will want to. Does anybody have any ideas about how I can carry my laptop along with traditional folders/pencils (for math class). I have a north face Hotshot right now, and I don’t want to get rid of it, but I also don’t want to put my laptop in there because it will get too heavy. Does anybody have any ideas? Thank you.

Alton

bloom media asked:


Most people love a good bargain and there’s always a deal to be had on electrical items such as cheap laptops. Simply by shopping around, looking for special offers and asking the right questions you can get hold of cheap laptops at an even further discounted rate.

Cheap laptops need just as much thought and consideration when it comes to use, maintenance and storage as the most expensive laptops on the market. After all, it’s not really a bargain if two weeks after your purchase you drop the laptop and smash it! Below are four top tips for looking after cheap laptops (and indeed laptops of all prices!)

1)      Let your laptop breathe

Don’t be tempted to use your laptop when it’s still inside your laptop bag, even if you’re on the move and in a rush! Using a laptop in its bag (or even resting a laptop on a cushion on your knees) can cause heat to build up through poor air circulation. If you often use your laptop on the go then try to rest it on the table on trains or you could create a small platform to sit in your laptop box to help aid air circulation.

2)      Keep your laptop warm

Just like people, cheap laptops can feel the cold and chilly weather conditions and this can be potentially dangerous to your laptop. Don’t be tempted to leave your laptop in your car boot over night in winter (or any time of year as it’ll be much more secure inside) as cold conditions can actually freeze your laptop. You should also keep your laptop free from damp conditions so be especially careful in rooms where condensation can build up in cool weather.

3)      Store your laptop safely

Cheap laptops and more expensive ones both need to be stored correctly. Don’t leave your laptop on the floor, even for a minute. Warm laptops can be very enticing to pets such as cats to make a bed on and all the bright buttons can allure children to your laptop with sticky fingers and spilled drinks. Obviously leaving laptops on the floor can result in them being stood on and completely broken in one step. Make sure your laptop stays safe and store it on a desk (not the kitchen table) or keep it safe in a sturdy laptop bag.

4)      Travelling tips

If you travel with a laptop then invest in a proper laptop bag. No matter how little you pay for cheap laptops, if they’re not carried in a bag designed for laptops they are much less likely to survive being dropped. When travelling on flights, keep your laptop with you at all times as checking it in can mean it gets battered about with the rest of the luggage, or stolen or lost, which if you use your laptop for business purposes can be devastating. All laptops have varying functions and facilities, whether they’re cheap laptops or more pricy ones, so make sure you are familiar with how your laptop works before you take it on a long trip with you. Getting to a foreign country and not knowing how to turn the wireless function on or how to access your emails could be a disaster.

Always keep your eyes peeling for bargains when investing in cheap laptops but once you have yours, don’t forget to treat it with the same respect as if it was twice the price!



Pablo

Jason M asked:


Today i connected my laptop with a router using the router keycode and that made my laptop the admin for the network and will not allow the other wireless laptops in my house to access the network, no password or anything will allow the other laptop to connect so i need to disconnect the router and my laptop and reinstall the software for the oringinal network

any tips?

Brennon

Titus Hoskins asked:


In our fast paced and technology savvy society we only want the best when it comes to the top gaming experience. The latest in the highest performance gaming experience however comes from a source you probably won’t be expecting…

In general the most serious of gamers are considered to be a very demanding group of people. They know their computers inside out and they know what they want from them but did you know that many of these serious gamers are opting for laptops over desktops?

Things have really changed in the world of laptops. There have been some major developments in not only the way that laptops are constructed but also the technology that is placed in them. Quad processors are now available in gaming laptops but what really has broken the gaming barrier is the introduction of SLI technology which makes hooking up two or more Graphics Cards or GPUs possible within laptops. Throw in much more RAM at higher speeds and you have the formula for higher performance gaming in a smaller package.

This new technology has now made the laptop nearly or as powerful as your desktop PC; so it’s no wonder that more and more gamers are switching from their desktop PC in favor of a laptop. These laptops aren’t just any laptops however; they are specifically built, pimped out if you like, to be able to run and play games better than your standard laptop or desktop computer.

Gaming laptops are the elite; they are the top of the line laptops for all of your gaming needs. The reason for this is that these laptops are built to perfection and not only that, they can also be built and tailor made to fulfil everything that you need to have the ultimate machine when it comes to your gaming laptop.

Custom building a laptop to meet a certain specification is what many gamers are now choosing over buying a standard laptop that simply meets the requirements needed; these gamers want to take it a step further. They want to, in essence, produce their own blueprints for what will be the best gaming machine on the market.

If you’re ordering a gaming laptop from some of the gaming specialist like Alienware, Rock in the UK, or even a local HP or Dell XPS rig; and you can config or order the amount of RAM, type of Processors and most importantly, the type of GPU or Graphics Card you want in your gaming laptop. Obviously, the more cash you’re willing to spend, the more ‘pinped-out’ your gaming laptop will be.

It has only been in recent times that laptops have shown what potential they have to be the best of the best in the computer world. They are powerful mobile machines that are made to feature vital components to make the laptop the fastest, sharpest and brightest it can be; it makes a laptop the perfect gaming machine.

Whatever your gaming habits are you are able to pimp out a laptop to make a gaming monster to rival others. You can design your own gaming system and then have it custom built by experts. When you design your gaming laptop there are certain considerations that I’m sure you are already aware of, that you will need to include in your gaming laptop to make it the best it can be.

You will be looking at getting the fastest processor, largest amount of RAM and best resolution. Not just any laptop will do for a gamer; you need what is essentially considered to be a powerhouse that can handle the intense graphics of some of the best 3D games that are on the market today. So you need to keep in mind the fact that you are unable to upgrade the graphics card in many laptops so when you are custom building your ultimate gaming laptop it is highly important that you buy a laptop with the fastest graphics card that you can; the latest DirectX graphics cards are highly recommended. Most gamers go with high-end NVIDIA or ATI GPUs which usually gives them the best performance.

If you are a gamer who is looking into what makes up the best gaming laptop I suggest that you take it one step further like many people already have done, and get your gaming laptop custom built. This way you get the best of all worlds. You get a fast processor, high quality graphics card and a large amount of RAM.

Custom building laptops is what you need if you want the best from your gaming laptop. So get your gaming laptop specs figured out now and get them sent out to the laptop manufacturers. Ordering your custom gaming rig online is easy and fast to do and you will be gaming with the best of them in no time!



Daron

Alynna asked:


Within the past couple of weeks my laptop has refused to play sound on any websites, like youtube, myspace, facebook, anything with sound. I have my laptop volume turned up and the websites volume turned up yet nothing happens. I can play music on iTunes and hear it but anything on any website won’t play.

Bryson

y4h00st1nks asked:


Aren’t all laptops built with the same thing inside? Like for a basic laptop, Intel and NVDIA are in all of em.(The same versions of them) Doesn’t that mean their exactly the same (Saying the memory and specs are same) or is their another part of the laptop that makes em different?

All opinions appreciated.

Jacques

chunte29 asked:


I am looking for a good laptop for my brother as a high school grad gift. I am not sure as to what type of laptop that he would need. Looking at an HP and a Toshiba 15″ screen both have 4GB RAM and 320GB hard drive. Suggestions?

Javonte

bloom media asked:


If you are in the market for a new computer, and are not sure what kind to get, you should definitely consider the many wonderful aspects of laptops. Out of all of the different computers available today, laptops are incredibly popular thanks to their portability and ease of use. Laptops become more and more common and widespread every single year because they offer so many fantastic features to such a broad range of people.

No matter what you plan to use your new computer for, laptops are sure to offer just what you need, if you do your research. Most laptops offer the same - or sometimes better - features as regular desktop PCs. Laptops have the added bonus of portability: you can bring your laptop anywhere. Laptops come in a large assortment of colors and sizes, which means that you should have no problem finding one that works perfectly for you. There are even laptops available which have interesting designs on them, which make for a fun and unique feature.

Laptops are wonderful because they can be taken anywhere. In many cases, laptops can even access the Internet from many locations. If you just need a laptop to type up some programs or to do some work, without accessing the Internet, you just need to keep it charged up and then you can use it anywhere that you go. Today’s laptops feature batteries which can last for hours on end, making it possible to leave the house in the morning with your charged up laptop and having it work throughout the entire day for you. With most laptops, you will not need outlets or plugs throughout an entire day. This is a big part of the reason why laptops are so great.

Even if you need to access the Internet, many of today’s laptops make this very easy to do. A great number of laptops come with wireless cards in them, which means that they can access the Internet through a wireless connection. It is very easy to set up your own home with a wireless network, and many coffee shops and restaurants also offer wireless Internet connections. Many people use their laptops while out eating lunch or dinner, thanks to the increasing availability of wireless Internet.

If you decide to purchase a laptop, do your research. There are so many different kinds of laptops available today that it can be quite daunting. You should come up with a list of things that are absolutely mandatory for your laptop to have. By coming up with a list of features that you require, it will be much easier when you research the incredible number of laptops on the market today. Consider things such as what you mainly plan to use the laptop for; for example, perhaps you primarily like to you a computer to play games. Narrow down your search for laptops that are recommended for games.

Laptops offer so many wonderful features and so much convenience that if you buy one, you will quickly see why so many people prefer laptops to desktop computers. Simply being able to load up all of your programs on a laptop and have it with you wherever you go is definitely one of the biggest selling points. Laptops are becoming more popular every day for this reason.



Nathanial