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RTC Battery is Low Fix for Laptops

February 7, 2022 By Timothy

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The other day I was cleaning the fan on a Toshiba laptop, and when I turned the laptop back on, I was met with an error that said “RTC battery is low. Press F2 to set the date and time.” For most people, you can simply tap F2 and the laptop will turn on. But […]

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Can You Use a Chromebook as a Second Monitor?

August 6, 2021 By Timothy

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So you have a cheap Chromebook lying around and you want to know if you can use it as a second monitor. I have a really potato Chromebook that reached its update-end-of-life, so I wanted to see if I could find a use for it. What I learned might interest you. Can You Use a […]

Filed Under: Chromebooks, Tutorials

Can I Use a Laptop as a Monitor for a Desktop Computer?

August 4, 2021 By Timothy

So you’re wondering if you can use a laptop as a monitor for a desktop computer. You probably thought about placing your laptop next to your PC monitor and using it as a secondary monitor for your computer. Why bother buying another monitor when you already have a laptop? Well, there are some important things […]

Filed Under: Laptops, PC Gaming

Can a Solar Panel Charge a Laptop? A Safe Solution:

May 4, 2021 By Timothy

Can a solar panel charge a laptop? How many solar panels do you need? Is it a very technical project or can the average joe do it? As a solar panel enthusiast, I was wondering the same thing so I decided to do some research into the subject. I’ll share my discoveries with you here. […]

Filed Under: Laptops, Solar Panels

Can You Use Multiple Monitors with a Chromebook?

January 13, 2021 By Timothy

A picture showing connecting multiple monitors to a Chromebook

Is there a way to use multiple monitors with a Chromebook? So you’re looking at your Chromebook and you notice it only has one video output port. Connecting one external monitor is pretty easy but what about two? Let’s take a look at your options. Chromebooks are very cheap laptop alternatives, and they can be […]

Filed Under: Chromebooks, Laptops

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