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How to Change the Time Zone on Your Windows Computer
How do I change the time zone on my Windows computer? How to change the time zone Right-click on the clock🕒 in the lower right corner of the screen. Select Adjust date and time. In the Settings window that appears, the current time and time zone will be at the top. If enabled, disable the switch next to Set time zone…
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How to Restore a Closed Tab or Window on Google Chrome
On Google Chrome you can easily reopen recently closed tabs and windows with a keyboard shortcut or by searching with the Tab Search feature. How to quickly restore a closed tab or window Open Google Chrome. On your keyboard, hold down Ctrl, Shift, and the letter T. The last tab or window that you closed will reappear.…
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What to Do if Your Laptop's Touchpad Stops Responding
Why is my touchpad not working? Most Acer laptop’s feature function keys that also double as media keys. If your laptop’s touchpad suddenly stops working, you may have disabled it by accidentally touching the touchpad media key. How to change the behavior of the function keys Enter the BIOS setup. You can do so by…
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How to Safely Eject an External Storage Device on Your Chromebook
If you are using a USB flash drive or external hard drive with your Chromebook, it is important to safely eject it before you uplug it. This helps prevent data loss or file corruption. Use the instructions below to safely eject your USB thumb drive. Click on the Launcher icon ⚪️ in the bottom left corner of your screen.…
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How to Change to a 24-Hour Clock on a Chromebook
Can I switch between a 12-hour and a 24-hour clock on my Chromebook? How to use a 24-hour clock Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the gear icon to open the Settings⚙️ application. On the left side of the Settings window, select System Preferences. On the right side, locate Use 24-hour clock. Toggle the…
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Service Support for Predator GM7 Solid-State Drives
Predator GM7 SSDs are sold under brand licensing When you search for Predator GM7 or your Predator GM7 serial number or part number (starting with BL.9BWWR.***) on our Acer Support website, you will get a message saying that the product you are seeking support for is manufactured and supported by a licensee. As Predator…
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How to Restore a Deleted File in Windows 11
In Windows, deleted files temporarily live in the Recycle Bin, where you are allowed to recover the files as needed. Whether the file was recently deleted or deleted 30+ days ago, you are can use either the keyboard shortcut or access the Recycle Bin to restore your deleted files. How to restore a deleted file using the…
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How to Create and Use a Different Sign-in Password on a Chromebook
In a recent ChromeOS update, the option to create and sign-in to your Chromebook with a password that is different from your Google Account password was added. Now you will be able to sign-in to your Chromebook with your Google Account password, a custom password, or a PIN. How to create and use a different sign-in…
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How to Change the Time Zone on a Chromebook
By default, ChromeOS uses your IP address to determine your time zone. If your Chromebook cannot be connected to the internet to update your time zone, or you want the clock to display a different time zone than the one you are in, you can change the time zone in the Settings application. How to change the time zone Select…
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How to Enable Flash Notifications on a Chromebook
Flash notifications is an accessibility feature on ChromeOS that visually alerts you whenever you receive a new notification by flashing a color on the screen. This feature is useful for those who are hard of hearing or frequently miss notifications. How to enable flash notifications Select the Clock in the lower right…
