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    Why is a laptop useful for students?
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    Laptops are portable powerhouses that let you do research, write assignments, and connect with your teachers, classmates, and friends from almost anywhere. They’re also very helpful for students who struggle to take notes by hand and prefer to type.
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    Which laptop is best for students?
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    It depends on your needs. For many students, a simple Chromebook is enough, since it will allow you to do basic tasks like word processing and internet browsing. If you need to do anything more complicated, like working with photo editing software, you’ll want a more full-featured laptop.
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    What should you not do on a laptop?
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    In general, laptops can handle most of the same kinds of things that a desktop can. However, if you want to do anything that’s extremely graphics intensive, such as running the latest games, a desktop may be a better bet.
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    How can I use my laptop to connect cordlessly with other computers?
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    If you have a Bluetooth or WiFi connection then it is possible. By using third party apps like Shareit by Lenovo, Send Anywhere etc., you can connect cordlessly with other computers.
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    What important software and apps should I have for academics?
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    Microsoft Office products are a must, which include MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and more. Any others that you must have largely depends on what subject you are studying. For example, if your subject is Computer Science, you'd want a compiler. For architectural students, AutoCAD is the main tool.
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    How can I use my laptop in vacation time?
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    You could learn about your favorite topics, or learn about technology and the field of your interest.
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    How can I download Flash Player?
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    Many, if not all laptops and browsers come with Flash installed. If your Flash is out of date, an error message will show containing an update link.
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    How can I use the internet for academic purposes?
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    The internet is one of the best academic tools we have available to us. It can be used primarily to research and find new information from millions of sources. It can also be used to build/complete projects, design models, etc. There is not much you can't do with the internet.
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    What software does a laptop use to view websites?
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    A web browser usually comes with the operating system. It is preferable to use Google Chrome or Firefox, because they are better.
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    How can I prepare a presentation on my laptop?
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    You can use a slideshow or create a PowerPoint presentation.
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    How can I download music and transfer it to a USB?
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    Search in Google for music downloading apps. Save the downloaded music inside your local disk and transfer it to the USB.
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    What programs could I download to my computer to teach me to code?
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    Visual Studio is the best choice (it is only to practice). However, to learn programming you need to read books, view video tutorials and take courses.
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    Is it good to read PDF books on my laptop on a daily basis?
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    Yes, it can be good as long as you take breaks in between and do something else to stretch and give your eyes a break. You can give yourself a certain number of hours to read books on your laptop daily and use the rest of the day to do something else because long hours in front of the laptop screen aren't good for your eyes.
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    Will this work with a Chromebook?
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    Of course it will! The only difference between a Windows laptop and a Chromebook is the operating system.
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    How do you copy items from phone to laptop?
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    Sync the two devices. This is usually in Settings.
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