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  1. How to limit Battery Charging?

    My device: Gateway 2-in-1 notebook, running W11 home. Since I mainly use my notebook computer like a desktop, it is almost always plugged in to the mains. I'd like to be able to set it to stop charging at a desired level, let's say 80%, since i feel that would be better for the battery. I...
  2. Screen issue on Gateway notebook

    My device: Gateway 2-in-1 notebook, 11.6" screen (Windows 11). Has been working well since purchase, last December (bought new) Suddenly, immediately after boot-up, the task bar is almost completely sunken under the bezel, then, a second later, a fluttering black line, about an inch wide...
  3. Comodo Firewall

    I've read pretty good reviews on Comodo firewall. I currently use Windows Defender on my Windows 11 Gateway Notebook. Defender appears to be doing a good job. My questions is: Does Comodo firewall disable the Defender Firewall, or do they work in tandem? ? Also, are any of using Comodo...
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    Microsoft Defender Question

    I'm running Windows 11 Home on a Gateway notebook. I'm wondering if WD provides protection when using a browser other than MS Edge. I'd rather not have to install another AV if WD is providing sufficient protection. Thanks for your help, folks. Ed
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    Windows 11 Possible to revert back to W10?

    Hello again; my 2nd post on this Forum. I have a new Gateway convertible notebook. It came with W11 already installed. Everything is working great at this time, but I'm wondering if things go south, is it possible to install W10 on this device? Thanks in advance for your advice. Ed
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    Windows 10 269,000 Plus Files

    Can this amount of files be normal. I just ran a virus scan and it stated that my files are ok. My notebook has been running slow and sometimes I cannot make a connection. Can my software and applications be the cause of this many files?
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    Windows 10 How to find out if I am Wifi-connected to Router or to Repeater?

    The Wifi network here consists of a Router and a Repeater for it. Assume I am sitting with my notebook in the about mid between them. How can I find out if the computer is currently connected to Router or to Repeater? ...without physically touching the devices (e.g. disabling the repeater)? Peter
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    Windows 10 How to upgrade from very old to old Win10 version (not NOT newest)?

    Assume I have a notebook with Win10 v1803. Now I would like to upgrade this Win10 to ONLY (!) Win10 v1903 but NOT the newest v1909. Is this possible? How can I avoid beeing upgraded to newest v1909? Peter
  9. Windows 10 New Notebook Space Issues

    I just purchased an HP laptop with a 128 GB M.2 SSD Hard Drive. Besides the original setup and adding some basic programs, I've done very little in a week. But my C: Drive has already used 42% (only 69GB free) A further disk analysis shows that, of the total used, Windows has used 30%...
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    Windows 10 Help! There is a horizontal line on my W10 desktop, and it's increasing!

    It started some days ago all of a sudden, no idea why it's happening, but I noticed two things: 1: the line doesn't appear when I take a screen print. 2: It's also not visible when the notebook is turned off. I'll take some pics when my cell phone baterry is fully charged.
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    Windows 10 How to force Win10 to update from 1803 to 1903?

    I have got a new notebook with a pre-installed Win10 Home v1803. This Win10 version updates itself automatically every week.. But I don't want this: I want to decide when I want to update Win10. As far as I read this is only possible from Win10 v1903 onwards. So I decide a one-time update to...
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    Windows 7 Format Windows 7

    Hello Users, how can i format my windows to install a fresh Windows 7 and use the product key of the bottom of my notebook?
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    Windows 7 Hello Help PLease!!!

    Dear Users, my notebook`s Drive C: is decreasing withing minutes! I deleted a lot of things, and i had forexample 2 GB space! then it becomes 135Mb and when i Refresh the Windows Explorer! it is decreasing withing seconds! what can be the problem?!
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    Windows 10 Problemas com Windows Update Versão 1809

    Dia 28/01/2019 instalei um novo Update do Windows, troquei meu modem e minha internet, uma VDSL de 40mb e um modem TPLink, por uma de fibra ótica de 100mb e um modem HUAWEI HG8245Q2. Ficou ótimo, aumentou bem a estabilidade e velocidade e alcance só que..., não consigo mais atualizar meu...
  15. Acer introduces Windows MR headset and world’s lightest 15-inch PC laptop, refreshes Aspire line

    Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset Acer OJO 500 Windows Mixed Reality Headset The Acer OJO 500 is the first Windows Mixed Reality headset to include a detachable design in which the lens and head strap can be individually removed, making it easy to store and clean. For businesses...
  16. Acer announces the new Swift 5 Notebook, gaming desktops and more

    Today, Acer announced a new notebook designed for people on-the-go, as well as several new gaming desktops and laptops powered by Windows 10 that arrive with simple, built-in Mixer streaming for low-latency, interactive moments for viewers and streamers to engage with other gamers, while Xbox...
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    Windows 7 How to install additionally Win 7 onto a system with Win10?

    Assume I bought or got a desktop/notebook with a pre-installed Windows 10 system. The hard disk is either MBR or GPT based and contains the typical partition scheme with Windows Recovery partition, Efi System partition, Microsoft reserved and Windows 10 main partition. Now I want to...
  18. CES 2018: Dell announces XPS 15 2-in-1, Inspiron gaming desktop, monitors and more

    These new devices light up some of the best of Windows 10 — including the Paint 3D app and Remix3D.com community, your digital personal assistant Link Removed*, Windows Hello for fast and secure login, Windows Ink for drawing on photos or marking up webpages in Link Removed, comprehensive...
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    Windows 10 Trusted Execution Engine Interface

    My Toshiba notebook has a yellow triangle on the "Trusted Execution Engine interface" driver, in Device manager. The error message says it has not started, I have tried to update but it just says driver installed is the one, so, firstly what is this driver for? and will it hurt to uninstall the...
  20. Windows 10 Logon Page Issue

    Have a Windows 10 notebook and this may not be an OS issue but I write to inquire. Have an online email account and now find that the username now shows the email address instead. Tried to delete, backspace, etc with no effect. Could this be a cache issue? Guidance sought