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  1. Thread: 1% CPU at idle by Helmut
    Forum: Performance & Maintenance
    Replies 8 Views 410

    It is about the display of numbers, number...

    It is about the display of numbers, number rounding to 1 digit to give a pleasing look.

    If what you are looking at is the Task Manager then click on the 3 dots > Resource Monitor.
    In the CPU...
  2. Replies 10 Views 656

    "My last laptop was bought in 2012" You cloned...

    "My last laptop was bought in 2012"

    You cloned that for a 2023 Laptop, that is absolutely ridiculous.

    You have to download the Recovery Media from Lenovo and use it. That will restore the...
  3. Thread: How to upgrade please by Helmut
    Forum: Installation and Upgrade
    Replies 14 Views 924

    I would not complicate things. Make sure you...

    I would not complicate things.

    Make sure you have around 50 GB of free HDD/SSD space on the system drive.

    Connect up to the Internet and go straight to Windows updates.

    Obviously being 4-5...
  4. Thread: RAM DDR2 vs RAM DDR3 by Helmut
    Forum: PC Custom Builds and Overclocking
    Replies 22 Views 1,591

    It is preferable to use both slots as then the...

    It is preferable to use both slots as then the RAM will run dual channel.
    You buy the RAM as a kit of 2 (2 x 4GB), in which case both modules are near identical.

    Performance is a bit faster than...
  5. Thread: RAM DDR2 vs RAM DDR3 by Helmut
    Forum: PC Custom Builds and Overclocking
    Replies 22 Views 1,591

    No, they are not compatible.

    No, they are not compatible.
  6. Thread: Replace 128GB M.2 with larger drive by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 18 Views 1,170

    If you want a direct replacement 250 GB to 2 TB...

    If you want a direct replacement 250 GB to 2 TB then:

    Amazon.com

    It appears to be Old Generation rather than NGFF.

    Depends on the MOBO whether NGFF and NVMe is supported.

    WD now own...
  7. Thread: Calculator by Helmut
    Forum: Software and Apps
    Replies 13 Views 967

    Go to the MS Store and update all your Apps, the...

    Go to the MS Store and update all your Apps, the last one for the Calculator App seems to have been about 2 weeks ago.

    It is quite trivial & suspended.

    I have had a similar thing with Skype App...
  8. Thread: Change recovery email address by Helmut
    Forum: User Accounts and Family Safety
    Replies 4 Views 370

    Scroll down to Account info > Edit account info....

    Scroll down to Account info > Edit account info.

    You may need a code sent to the old email address to access the area to change it.

    Add email address.
    Remove old Email address.
  9. Thread: Do router backup files contain everything? by Helmut
    Forum: Backup and Restore
    Replies 9 Views 1,448

    Old Linksys Modem/Router .CFG file is text....

    Old Linksys Modem/Router .CFG file is text.
    Newer Netgear Modem/Router .CFG file is binary, definitely cannot be read in Notepad.

    .CFG is merely an indication of what the file is for in 3 letters.
  10. Thread: Do router backup files contain everything? by Helmut
    Forum: Backup and Restore
    Replies 9 Views 1,448

    You would expect the backup file to contain every...

    You would expect the backup file to contain every setting you make in the Router.

    Why not experiment and save several backup files with slightly altered data in those areas that is easy to change...
  11. Thread: Puzzling printer Lag by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 9 Views 873

    When I used an HP printer the auto calibration...

    When I used an HP printer the auto calibration took ages on the first page of a session, probably longer than yours.
    The current Canon has manual calibration and has only been done once in 5 years...
  12. Thread: Puzzling printer Lag by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 9 Views 873

    Probably auto calibration clicking in, may have...

    Probably auto calibration clicking in, may have been disturbed by power cuts to something silly.

    See pages around p.80 of your PDF manual, and set something suitable.

    There is no WiFi Direct on...
  13. The feature level supported is DirectX 11.0 for...

    The feature level supported is DirectX 11.0 for the GT 710.

    You cannot fix that in your PC other than installing a more recent Graphics Card.

    The extra features can be emulated in the game...
  14. Replies 6 Views 956

    Mine is not an ASUS, so this is from googling. ...

    Mine is not an ASUS, so this is from googling.

    Go to the Armoury Crate App, should be pre-installed, and look for options like System configuration, Discrete GPU, MUX switch.

    You may need to...
  15. Replies 4 Views 650

    1. On my laptop FN+F4 accesses the Project...

    1. On my laptop FN+F4 accesses the Project options, FN+F7 on the other laptop.

    2. Windows Key+P is the Keyboard shortcut.

    3. That can also be accessed via Notifications centre quick links.
    If...
  16. Replies 6 Views 956

    "Is there any confirmed method to disable optimus...

    "Is there any confirmed method to disable optimus / switch to nvidia graphics only?"

    Depends entirely on the particular Laptop hardware, not all can switch to Nvidia Graphics only mode but send...
  17. Replies 6 Views 956

    That is the correct Nvidia Control Panel for an...

    That is the correct Nvidia Control Panel for an Optimus Laptop in Hybrid mode.

    You will only get the full Nvidia Control Panel if you switch to Nvidia Graphics only.
  18. Thread: Changing CMOS Battery In Old Desktop by Helmut
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 20 Views 1,631

    Just put in the new battery... Your settings...

    Just put in the new battery...

    Your settings are lost, noting them is a waste of time now, they are probably all at defaults. Just look at all the settings to check.
  19. Thread: Samsung T7 portable briefly flashes red by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 7 Views 890

    Small differences in plug design/manufacturing...

    Small differences in plug design/manufacturing tolerances may lead to triggering of the not connected properly light. Even in the same product.
    No worries.
  20. Thread: Nvidia Driver Unstable by Helmut
    Forum: Graphic Cards
    Replies 6 Views 1,194

    You have to check your hardware, basics first....

    You have to check your hardware, basics first.
    Check temperatures under load of both the CPU and Graphics Card and then you move on to other checks.

    To separate Graphics Card use Integrated...
  21. Thread: Changing CMOS Battery In Old Desktop by Helmut
    Forum: General Support
    Replies 20 Views 1,631

    The battery is definitely dead after 12 years. ...

    The battery is definitely dead after 12 years.

    Settings have probably gone to safe defaults which is why the PC still works.
    Clock shows correct time as Windows syncs to a time server.

    Switch...
  22. Thread: Nvidia Driver Unstable by Helmut
    Forum: Graphic Cards
    Replies 6 Views 1,194

    That should not be happening which means you...

    That should not be happening which means you maybe overclocked and/or have an overheating Card.
    There are basically two lines of drivers, Studio Ready and Game Ready.
    The more stable drivers are...
  23. Replies 6 Views 1,043

    It should be better as there is no...

    It should be better as there is no pointless/redundant D to A, and A to D conversions and an analogue cable.

    Whether that is noticeable depends on the quality of analogue cable and D > A > D...
  24. Replies 6 Views 1,043

    The monitor has a DVI-D port so you can buy an...

    The monitor has a DVI-D port so you can buy an HDMI to DVI-D adapter.

    That would be better than using the VGA analogue port.
  25. Thread: Touchpad randomly stop working by Helmut
    Forum: Drivers and Hardware
    Replies 3 Views 477

    Are you saying you have no options like Touchpad...

    Are you saying you have no options like Touchpad sensitivity.

    Settings > Devices > Touchpad > Additional settings > Device settings Tab.

    and the F3 touchpad on/off does not work.

    Drivers for...
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