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How to Connect the Acer USB Type-C Dock D501
Which port do I use to connect my Acer USB Type-C Dock D501 to my computer? The Acer USB Type-C Dock D501 connects to a computer via a USB type C cable. The correct USB type C port on the dock is located on the SIDE of the dock. This is the only USB port that allows the dock to properly connect to the notebook.
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How to Configure a Nitro 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 applications. This feature is also referred to as a MUX (Multiplexer) switch. A MUX switch allows you to manually enable or disable the integrated GPU. Nitro 5 notebooks made in 2022 have this chip to modify the connection between…
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How to Enable and Use Desktop Stickers in Windows 11
Since its first official release in June 2021, Windows 11 has received several updates from Microsoft. In Windows 11 22H2 a.k.a Sun Valley 2, several new features were introduced to Windows 11 such as Start menu folders, updated touch gestures, and drag and drop for the taskbar. One of the most interesting new features to…
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How to Disable Location Tracking in Windows 11
There are many apps, like Google maps, that need your location to optimize their services. There are also many apps out there that do not need your location but still have access to it. If you value your privacy and do not want unnecessary apps to track your location, Windows 11 has a way for you to disable location…
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How to Create and Add a Guest Account in Windows 11
Creating a guest account in Windows used to be an easy process that anyone could do with a few clicks of a button. In the newer versions of Windows 11 and 10, the guest account feature has been removed. Fortunately, a workaround means it is still possible to create an account that mimics the features of a guest account.…
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Release Notes for Chrome OS Versions
What are the new software features of my Chromebook/Chromebox/Chromebase? An overview of the new software features of your Chromebook, Chromebox or Chromebase can be found in Google’s Chrome OS release notes. The release notes can be found on the Google support website. On this website you will find the release notes for…
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How to Activate Your Microsoft 365 Digital Entitlement
I can not activate my Microsoft 365 digital entitlement on my new computer. How can I fix this? If you are not able to activate the Microsoft 365 digital entitlement associated with your new computer, you need to contact the Microsoft support team to get your Microsoft 365 digital entitlement activated. You can find the…
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How to Show Hidden Files in Windows 10 and 11
There are several files on your Windows PC that are hidden by default. This is typically done to prevent the accidental deletion of important data and system files, as that could cause problems. You can change the visibility status of these files easily through your File Explorer on both Windows 10 and 11, however, be…
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How to Setup Your Laptop for Streaming
Live streaming, or commonly known as streaming, is streaming media simultaneously recorded and broadcast in real-time over the Internet. Streaming has significantly grown in popularity in the last decade and for many people streaming has grown from a simple hobby into a career. For those who want to try their luck as a…
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How to Partition and Format a Hard Drive Using Windows 10
Just in case you are not aware, formatting a hard drive means wiping the data clean so that space is created for new data and file systems. You can format an external or internal hard drive, whether it is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). Once you format a disk drive, the data that used to be there will…