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How to Update Drivers in Windows 11
Hardware devices on your computer, such as network adapters, monitors, printers, and video cards require software called drivers to connect them to your computer and run properly. Your Acer computer comes preinstalled with all of the drivers you need, however, you may want to update your drivers when newer drivers become…
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How to Enable and Use Live Captions in Windows 11
What is Live Captioning? Live Caption is a new feature in Windows 11 that turns the audio on your computer and microphone into text on your screen. This accessibility feature is useful for people with hearing disabilities or users who want to supplement their audio with written text. This article will show you two…
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How to Find Your WiFi Password in Windows 11
How can I get the password for my wireless network? You can use a Windows 11 computer that is connected to your wireless network to find your WiFi password. Use the instructions below to get the password for your WiFi. Click on the Magnifying Glass 🔎 in the taskbar. Type Control Panel in the search bar and press Enter.…
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How to Configure a Predator Notebook so the RTX Series GPU is Used for All Graphic Applications
Some notebooks can be configured so the discrete GPU is the only device used for all graphic application. This feature is also referred to as a MUX (Multiplexer) switch. A MUX switch allows you to manually enable or disable the integrated GPU. Many Predator notebooks made in 2022 have added this chip to modify the…
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How to Configure a Predator Notebook so the RTX Series GPU is Optimized for Graphic Applications
Some notebooks can be configured so the discrete GPU is the only device used for all graphic application. This feature is also referred to as a mux (Multiplexer) switch and it must be configured for gaming and non-gaming modes. The Predator notebooks listed below support Dynamic Display Switching (DDS) technology that…
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How to Setup and Test Your Microphone in Windows 11
A microphone is a critical tool for conducting calls, making voice notes or playing games. Whether your computer has a built-in microphone or you are connecting an external microphone, it is important to set up the microphone correctly and test it to ensure it is working properly. Use the instructions below to setup and…
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How to Check RAM in Windows 11
RAM is an abbreviation for “Random Access Memory” and is an essential component in your computer. You may want to check how much memory your system has to see if you can add additional RAM to help improve the speed of your system. There are several methods you can use to view the amount of RAM installed in your system.…
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How to Change Screen Brightness in Windows 11
You may want to increase or decrease your screen brightness depending on the lighting conditions where you are using your computer. You may also want to decrease your brightness to save on battery power. Changing screen brightness on Windows 11 is very easy and can be done using several different methods. In this article,…
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OLED Display Performance and Settings
Some Acer models feature OLED display panels that provide near-perfect blacks and brilliant colors without a backlight like traditional LED panels. This means that OLED burn-in can occur if you use maximum settings for backlight, brightness, and contrast to display static images. This may cause permanent burn-in damage to…
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How to Format a Hard Drive or SSD in Windows 11
Formatting a hard drive or SSD will allow you wipe all data on the drive which is useful when you want to fix disk errors or give your computer to someone else. This article will show you how to format a hard drive or SSD using 3 different methods. Note: Formatting your drive will erase all data on the drive and could…
