Recent content by geo141

I'm trying to connect the VGA port on my Dell Optiplex 9020 desktop computer to a 1080p HDMI monitor using a VGA to HDMI adapter. I am getting no signal. The VGA port works with a regular VGA monitor. Any suggestions?

So when I connect my AC adapter to my laptop, the power will disconnect if i wiggle or twist the plug that goes into the laptop. I replaced my AC adapter and I have the same issue, so I think it is the power jack component in the laptop. My question is, how do I go about fixing this component...

So my laptop runs perfectly fine except that the fan stops and starts constantly. It spins for 5 seconds, gradually coming to a halt that lasts for one second, then it starts up again and the process repeats forever. I checked my CPU usage in task manager and it is typically 0% to 5%. I tried...

I bought a used MSI laptop, but it came with a Gateway AC adapter. When I plug the power cord into the the laptop, the power disconnects if the plug isn't in the right position or gets moved slightly. Should I buy a new AC adapter or will I need to replace the power component in the laptop? Am I...

Something in Windows might be broken, try booting into safe mode. Right when you power on the laptop begin pressing F8 repeatedly in about 1 second intervals, this should bring you to a screen where you can start in safe mode. If this works, restore Windows to a previous restore point once...

Something in Windows might be broken, try booting into safe mode. Right when you power on the laptop begin pressing F8 repeatedly in about 1 second intervals, this should bring you to a screen where you can start in safe mode. If this works, restore Windows to a previous restore point once...

This sounds to me like it could be a problem with your motherboard, which would be very pricey to fix.

Something in Windows might be broken, try booting into safe mode. Right when you power on the laptop begin pressing F8 repeatedly in about 1 second intervals, this should bring you to a screen where you can start in safe mode. If this works, restore Windows to a previous restore point once...

I just bought a used laptop with Windows 7. I was unable to adjust brightness using the keyboard nor using the software slider. It appears the brightness is stuck to medium/max brightness. I tried updating/reinstalling my video card drivers and monitor driver, to no avail. I installed Windows...