Questions tagged [desktop-computer]
Traditional computers as compared to laptops and netbooks.
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LG screen shipped from abroad has its corner damaged
I had an international shipment of a 27 inch LG screen.
I noticed the problem comes from the upper left corner, where there are colored lines going vertically.
When I plug in the display, there is ...
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ntoskrnl.exe BSOD, How to fix?
Got a new motherboard recently and the PC now just randomly crashes, the BSOD stop code:
driver_power_state_faliure
After looking in A BSOD Viewer it showed the Executable
ntokrnl.exe
The DRAM light ...
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Can computer components be damaged if they stay off for a long time?
I want to know if computer components can be damaged if they stay a long time off?
For example, if a good working PC stay off for some years, this can damage for example the motherboard or RAM ... or ...
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why does my wifi think my desktop is 10 different devices and why does each one have a different ip address? [closed]
myspectrum app
clicked on internet
clicked on services
manage devices
It lists my desktop 10 times
each one has a different ip and mac address
why does it think i have 10 different devices? It is the ...
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csrss.exe , using 10% gpu
This is my pc (relevant) setup:
System: windows 10
Intel: i5-9600k
GPU: nvidia 2060 super
My system is on samsung 960v ssd
The problem: each time I’m moving my mouse the csrss.exe is jumping to 14% (...
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Computer was running until accidentally plugging speakers absent external power into the line in jack. No boot, what happened? [closed]
I built a new PC and everything was working. After swapping parts (continued working) I noticed that my AUX jack from the speakers had broken. I couldn’t splice because it had broken in the middle of ...
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Is there any way to make Windows always start on a specific audio output?
Sometimes I turn off the computer using the headsets, but I usually use the speakers more.
This would be a quality of life feature.
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Minisforum NAB6 lite mini pc - SSD is not detected in bios & can't make it boot from SSD (sata / m2). Why is that?
I bought a Mini PC - NAB6 lite by Minisforum (i5-12600H)
Installed ram (DDR4 3200) + SSD (Samsung Evo 860) via sata cable. The ram is detected - i can see it in Bios, but the SSD is NOT detected.
I ...
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What is the maximum RAM for Dell Vostro 220s? (4 or 8 GB?)
I've seen both 4GB and 8GB indicated on various sites. Could not find anything on Dell.
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Custom build PC hangs sometimes without any logs
My custom built PC hangs sometimes (intermittently) without any logs. Unfortunately, when it freezes, the keyboard and mouse become unresponsive, requiring a forceful power off. Here is the ...
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Power button does nothing, I/O led (hdd activity lamp) turns on instantly after plugging in
it's an HP Z240, was all fine until it refused to boot up (GPU-Issue diagnostic beeps) after disabling legacy support (to enable secureboot); didn't have any uefi gpu (CPU's a xeon, no igpu.) so I ...
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4 display modes across 3 displays and 2 computers
I have a laptop and a PC and three displays. I need to switch between the computers and the displays and sometimes be working in each computer simultaneously. I have already tried a 4 by 4 by 4 KVM ...
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PC is running but no display/boot – What should I do?
I noticed this while cleaning up some dust in my PC:
Can I still use my GPU? My computer was still working this afternoon but when turning it on tonight, I see no display on the monitor. (I checked ...
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What does malware do? [duplicate]
When I was 6, I always thought what malware would do is over heat your computer and make your PC explode. But how does malware work anyway?
From 5 years old to 8, these were still my thoughts. Can you ...
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How can I test external HDDs after 3 computers fail to turn on after using external HDDs?
In the same week, I’ve had 3 computers fail to turn on when being connected to my two external HDDs. The drives are a LaCie 500Gb and an IBM 250Gb in an OWC case. Both connect through Firewire 800 or ...
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