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How do I setup a older laptop to connect to my wireless router?

May 12th, 2011 2 comments

This older Dell laptop uses windows XP.I have tried to use the wireless network wizard. But it asked me to copy files onto a flash drive. Then back to the laptop.

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Do I need to pay a monthly fee for a netbook?

May 12th, 2011 2 comments

I want to buy a netbook from Best Buy; however, I do not know if I need to pay monthly for internet service. Can I just connect to the internet service I use for my laptop?

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Why does my laptop screen not turn on when I start the computer?

May 12th, 2011 2 comments

I have a Windows Vista HP Pavilion laptop that I bought last year. Whenever I turn it on, the screen doesnt turn on. All the lights on the board turn on, but the screen just stays blank, why does this happen? Thanks for the help!

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How do you record video on an Acer Aspire One netbook?

May 12th, 2011 1 comment

Ok, I have an Acer Aspire One. It has a webcam, but I can only take still photos (not record video). Does anyone know how to record video? I don’t think its the same hack you use to record video on an Acer laptop, considering the performance of my netbook.

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How can I remove a tiny Laptop screw with philips head that has almost completely worn away?

May 11th, 2011 3 comments

The screw is on the underside of the laptop. I have the correct size screw-driver (tested on another screw) but unfortunately the previous owner of the laptop wore the head away. The screw is tiny (perhaps 4mm) – and the head is effectively a circular rim now – with nothing to grip.
Any suggestions very welcome!

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Which netbook has the closest capabilities as a real laptop?

May 11th, 2011 3 comments

I know netbooks are designed mostly for portable internet and not much else, but I am looking to replace my laptop with a netbook. Which netbook would be closest to a real laptop?

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How do I hook up a monitor to my windows laptop so I have two screens?

May 11th, 2011 No comments

I have friends who have their laptops set up so that they can drag movies and so on over to their other screen, but they have apple laptops. Can I set this up for my Windows laptop without losing the laptop screen? Thanks.

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Looking to buy a netbook or notebook with Linux pre-installed?

May 11th, 2011 1 comment

I absolutely love Linux and since my Windows PC had fallen four stories out a window, I want to switch back with a netbook or notebook already loaded with it.

Can you point me in the direction to order one?

Thanks.

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