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Solved: Integrated Graphics Share Memory Question

Hi, so I've been doing alot of information on Integrated Graphics Share Memory. From what I've seen, what it does is pretty much "borrow" whatever amount of ram you allocate from the BIOS. Well my...

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Solved: recently formatted computer issue

hi i recently upgraded my computer from windows 7 to 8 and i decided to completely format my pc. what i was wondering was what utility programs and drivers should install because i cant recall the...

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bios

hi - how do i get to the bios in my computer dell n5050. i tried f2 but didn't see anything for bios. as a sidenote, is the HPA (host protected area) located within the bios? thx.

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Variable mouse performance

My mouse has decided not to work with certain types of links including, Ancestry, sites within Rightmove ( willnot increase size of photos), Tesco (will not select grocery items from lisy etc Help?

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Printer stopped working

I have a Canon MG5220 printer.I had a problem with one of my colors so I turned the printer on and opened the coverv to check my tanks.Now I get an error(C000)The green and amber lights are flashing...

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Large TV as Monitor

Hello all, I am thinking about using a large tv as my computer display, say a 40" - 50". Is there a way to split this one display in to grids or multiple screens, like multiple desktops? Thanks in...

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Motherboard help?

Hey everyone. I plan on doing some large upgrades to my computer soon. I'm getting an i7 4770k and plan on overclocking to about 4GHz (maybe 4.5). I also plan on getting a Gigabyte gtx 770 or possibly...

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Weird HDD

Hello, I have here a Seagate ST31000322CS Pipeline HD.2 1TB HDD. For some reason however, in windows it is reported as 160 GB. No I can't send it in on warranty because it is an OEM pull I was given...

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HP laptop failed HDD - use desktop to recover files?

I have a HP Pavilion g6. I am not knowledgeable when it comes to hardware. Not even a little bit. But from what I've been reading on here, I'm pretty sure I need to replace my hard drive. I have a few...

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Laptop turning off randomly, no leads

My laptop computer has this problem where every few hours or so it turns off without ANY signs. Sometimes it can go 12 hours before shutting off, but other times it goes off like, every 40 minutes. The...

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No Audio device found- emachines t3516a

I have a newly re-formatted ( Windows XP Prof sp3) Emachines desktop which I cannot get the sound working. Below are the steps I have tried: went to device mgr and tried to re-install the audio driver...

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USB to Ethernet adapter

Hi, I have bought a Lenovo ideapad Yoga 13 and am having problems. The laptop doesn't come with an ethernet port so I have bought an adapter to plug into my USB port. The adapter I have bought is the...

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Half Monitor is Colored lines.. How do I fix?

I recently reformatted my computer by myself. Ever since then the bottom part of my screen is different color lines. I can still feel for the start bottom and all like the mouse still detects...

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Built in webcam not recognized by device manager

Tech Support Guy System Info Utility version 1.0.0.2 OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i3 CPU M 370 @ 2.40GHz, Intel64 Family 6 Model 37...

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CPU upgrade

I have an HP6200 Pro with an i3 G630 2.7Ghz socket 1155 CPU. I have seen the posts on HP Forums, regarding the many failures of this MB but with that in mind, can it handle an upgrade CPU, ie. quad...

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My External HD stopped working, just beeps at me...

Its a Fantom 2TB greendrive. Out of the blue after a year of no problems, when I go to turn the power on, the LED blinks and make a beeping noise and does nothing. I tried different outlets with no...

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Flash Drive

For security reasons there are things I do not:) want on the hard drive. Is there any way to type directly to a flash drive or a CD. Thanks

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Solved: Close laptop display when using different monitor

I'll hook my HP laptop using Vista to a monitor, that is larger and easier to read. However, when I do this the monitor on the laptop is also showing. This is distracting, so I would like to know how...

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Dual-Monitor Not Working

Hello all! I am new to the forums and have a question which I would greatly appreciate your input towards. I have my main monitor connected to my computer via DVI, to my graphics card. I also set up my...

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Looking for ssd is this compatible

Will this work in my system and is it any Good? Manufacturer Recertified OCZ Vertex 2 OCZSSD2-2VTXE240G 2.5" 240GB SATA II MLC Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Refurbished Black Friday special savings,...

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