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  1. Laptop info request

    Hi all I'm disabled with rheumatic/autoimmune conditions that make my arms very sore and hands painful too, so am trying to source a cheap older spec laptop (as I want to buy on Ebay and not wanting to spend very much!). This would be a rarely used but invaluable 2nd machine, hence my...
    • TKR99
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    • accessibility autoimmune budget computing dell inspiron disabled ebay laptop lightweight notebooks office 2010 older models rheumatic second machine specs tech support usage used weight limit windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: General Computing
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    Windows 7 Adjusting brightness issue with Sony Vaio notebook running on Windows 7

    I am using a Sony Vaio VGN-SZ650N notebook model. I upgraded the OS to Windows 7 Professional 32-bit recently and got the dreaded "fn key malfunctioning" issue, which I was able to quickly fix by reinstalling drivers from Sony's website in a certain order. Changing the display brightness with...
    • aznricyboy
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    • bios update brightness issue device manager display settings driver installation fn key geforce 8400m graphics card laptop drivers nvidia driver older models power options sleep mode sony vaio system restore tech support troubleshooting upgraded os windows 7 windows compatibility
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support