Recent content by GraciousBassist

I am attempting to hook up a computer system that displays to two TVs that are not easily visible from the computer's home location. To make editing what is on the TVs easier I want to duplicate what is going to the TV onto a monitor that is secondary to the main monitor. To hook up to two TVs...

I recently acquired a laptop from a friend and I have a problem I haven't been able to fix over the last month or so. About 4/5 times when I start up the computer I cannot use the keyboard properly because the laptop acts as if the ctrl key is being held down. I am unable to use the on screen...

I have recently encountered a problem connecting to my modem/router's 5GhZ network. I have been connected to it in the past but now my computer will find the network but will not complete the connection to it. I have other devices that are connected and working on the 5GhZ network, and my...

It's an iffy solution but if you're confident you can try to open up the controller and see if there's any loose connections inside but it sounds like you may be in need of a new controller. A few quick searches seem to show newegg having the lowest prices on them currently, although I'd keep...

I would look into getting an internal wireless card, probably Dual Band. The USB adapters are great for semi-close proximity to the router but having something with antennae is always a better bet.

I would recommend backing up all the data you want to keep onto an external drive or flash drive and then factory resetting/fresh installing windows. When you're done with that install a program like Malwarebytes Anti-Malware and have it scan the drive you backed up on to before moving all your...

Pure specs wise the HGST Deskstar has a higher RPM so faster file load times. Purely opinionated though I tend to side with Seagate just because their warranty program has always been very good for me.

First thing I always check on computers I work on is the IPv4 settings and Proxy settings. For proxy settings go to internet options under the control panel then click on the "Connections" tab. Click the LAN Settings button and make sure you are not set to use a Proxy server. For IPv4...

I'm going to be getting an i7 4790k very soon, but without any heatsink or cooling at all. I was curious if anyone happens to know the RPM and CFM of the stock cooler that would normally come with the processor as a baseline to start at.