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    How do I shut down my laptop?
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    Hold down the power button, or click on the windows icon on the bottom left corner, find a power symbol, and click it to get the option to make it sleep, restart or shutdown.
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    How do I scroll with a Dell trackpad?
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    You click down and hold with one finger, and slide the other finger across the trackpad in the direction you want to scroll.
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    How do I switch off a laptop?
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    Hold down the power button or, if you are using windows, select the windows icon on the bottom left corner and find the power symbol and you will have an option to sleep, restart or shut down.
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    What do I need to know about virus protection?
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    Look at the different products available and see which one best appeals to you the most: what it does, how much it costs, reviews, etc. There are free versions of most virus protection programs.
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    How do I transfer pictures from phone to a laptop?
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    It depends on what phone you have. For example, if you have an ISSUE device, like an iPhone, then you will need to plug the device into the computer using the wire. This applies for most other devices. Once plugged in, you should be prompted with what to do next to retrieve your photos off your phone.
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    How can I save a photo on my laptop?
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    Right-click the photo and then click "Save image as," then name it whatever you want and save it in the location you want to.
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    How do I use my laptop at a friend's house?
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    Bring it over and any other items you need for it (mouse, charger, etc.), ask your friend for their WiFi password, and connect to their WiFi. Then you can use your laptop as you normally would. Don't ignore your friend, though!
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    How do I put Google in my laptop?
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    If you wish to have Chrome as your browser, go to the Chrome website and download the browser.
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    What are software and hardware?
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    Software are programs that your laptop runs, and are not something physical. Hardware is what runs the laptop, and includes the processor, storage, etc.
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    Why should I use a laptop?
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    Laptops are portable computers, so using a laptop means that you can have your computer on the go, while still having a full keyboard, USB ports, and other crucial features (unlike tablets). Today's laptops can also be as powerful as desktops. For some people, the combination of convenience and power makes laptops preferable to desktops or tablets.
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    How do I get the @ on a laptop?
    Isaac Tag
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    Shift + 2 should work on an American laptop. You should see it on your keyboard.
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    How do I use mobile internet data on a laptop?
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    If your phone has "WiFi hotspot settings," select that option and turn it on, then go on your laptop, check your WiFi options, and find the one for your phone and log in.
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    Can I plug the charger in while using the laptop?
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    Yes, you can.
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    Whenever I open my laptop, it will be on automatically. What should I do?
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    This means that your laptop was on already, so just be sure to power it off when you are done using it.
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    How do I change small letters to capital letters?
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    You use shift when typing the letter to make it a capital, or caps lock if you'd like all of the letters to be capitals. If you want to change a small letter you've already typed to a capital, highlight the letter, hold shift, and type the letter again.
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    How do I use my phone internet on my laptop?
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    You will need to turn on the option on your phone to make a personal network. This will create a personal Wi-Fi network, which you can connect your laptop to.
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    My laptop is switching on without a power supply. How is this possible?
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    Sometimes newer laptops will randomly turn on, especially if they're set to apply updates automatically. If it happens, just open and close your laptop.
  • Question
    Is it safe to use my laptop if my top panel came unglued?
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    No, it is not safe. It might electrocute you. Just buy a new one. It would cost more to get it fixed than to just buy a new one.
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    How do I put a shortcut icon on my desktop?
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    Find the program from the Start menu, then just drag and drop onto your desktop screen.
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    What is Microsoft?
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    Microsoft is a company that develops, manufactures, licenses, supports, and sells computer software, consumer electronics, personal computers, and services. Its best known software products are the Microsoft Windows line of operating systems, the Microsoft Office suite, and the Internet Explorer and Edge web browsers.
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    How can I use mobile data on my laptop?
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    Some laptops come with SIM card slots. If you don't have one on your laptop, consider getting one that has a slot.
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    Can I click on icons to start them?
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    You can double click on an icon on your desktop to start a program, yes. You can also open programs from your computer's search menu or a specific folder.
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    Can I deactivate the touch pads?
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    Yes, oftentimes, through either Control Panel or the manufacturer's software interface, such as the Synaptics icon in the system tray. You can also set your touch pad to automatically deactivate when a USB mouse is plugged in.
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    How do I download things from the internet with my laptop?
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    You open up your browser and search for the thing you want to download (using Google or your preferred search engine). Be careful about what you download, though. If you're looking for a program, make sure you visit the manufacturer's official website,
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    What should I do if my laptop is getting very hot but won't turn off?
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    You will need to do a hard shutdown by holding the power button down until the screen turns black. If that doesn't work, then you will most likely have to take your computer into a repair shop.
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    How do I use the @ sign on a Lenovo laptop?
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    You hold down Shift and press the 2 key.
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    How do I cut and paste on a laptop?
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    You can cut by highlighting the text you would like to cut, and then pressing the control + x keys on a Windows computer, or command + x on a Mac. Then go to the document you would like to paste into and press control/command + v.
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    Is it advisable to close a laptop before shutting it down?
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    It really doesn't matter. Of course, you should keep your laptop closed when you can, but you won't cause your laptop any harm by leaving it open.
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    What is the function of the left and right buttons on a mouse?
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    In the standard setup, the left button is basically used for clicking and highlighting, while the right button opens an options menu.
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    How do you download games/software?
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    Visit an official website or app store (Google Play, App Store, Steam, etc.). Search for the game/software. Click "Download" or "Install" and follow the on-screen instructions.
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