How to Upgrade a Toshiba Laptop Video Card

Upgrading a Toshiba laptops video card can be done by updating and upgrading the drivers for the video card. Unlike desktop computers, laptop video cards are integrated as part of the laptops motherboard. The only way to change the video card in most Toshiba laptops is by changing the motherboard and that could easily cost more than a new computer. If you want to upgrade your video card, you have to download and install the latest drivers for the card.

• Go to the Toshiba Support website (see References) and then click the "Download" tab at the top of the screen.
• Click "Laptops" in the section of the screen that appears after clicking on the "Download" tab and then select the series and model of your Toshiba laptop computer. Click "Go" when youve selected your specific computer.
• Download all the drivers available for download with "Driver Display" as the "Category" and then install each driver once its finished downloading.

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How to rent Apple computers

Apple computers are hip and mainstream for both personal and business use. Although Microsoft Windows computers still have a stronghold in today’s workplace, Apple computers are slowly breaking into that market and are gaining popularity in many large companies.
Apple computers are versatile. They can run Microsoft Office; therefore, you can open and modify any Microsoft Word, Excel, or PowerPoint document on an Apple computer that was created on a Microsoft Windows computer
If your business needs a state-of-the-art Apple computer for temporary needs, consider Mac computer rentals or an Apple computer rental instead of purchasing one. There are several things to consider:
1.View a demonstration before deciding on Apple computer rentals and Apple laptop rentals. Simply visit a retail Apple store in your area.
2.Ask questions to Apple store technical sales associates, who can answer anything before or after you rent Apple computers.
3.Compare contracts for Apple computer rentals before making a decision.

The best contacts and resources to help you get it done
Visit an Apple store or local computer store in your area for a demonstration. Decide whether you need an Apple iMac rental or Apple iBook rental. Determine if there are Apple business computer rental options for the models youre interested in. If leasing is available, ask for a quote.
Whether you need Apple computer rentals in your office or at a convention in another state, you will be able to choose from the Apple desktop or laptop models that meet your needs.
Visit Rentacomputer.com to compare prices for Mac computer rentals and Apple laptop rentals. Get quotes from ICC Rents
Visit Rentacomputer.com to locate Apple computer rentals in a wide variety of cities nationwide. You can get a precise Mac computer rentals prices straight from the store. If customer support is a concern for you, fill out a request form at Apple Wisdom to inquire about computer support services.

Make certain that you have the necessary extension cords and network cables.
Backup all of your data on external hard drives or USB Flash memory sticks. This is necessary in case of a hard drive failure or if any of your files become corrupted.
When doing presentations, arrive at the location early so that you have plenty of time to get your equipment set up properly. This is extremely important if you are integrated with other computer systems on the site.

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How Can You Make Windows Display Menus Alphabetically

How Can You Make Windows Display Menus Alphabetically?:
One of the most annoying aspects of Windows is the fact that it doesn’t sort menus alphabetically. I don’t know about you but I can find things a lot faster if they are in alphabetical order by default.
You can always open up Windows explorer and then click on View ->ArrangeIcons by ->Name to sort the files and folders alphabetically as shown below.

But you have to do it every time you open Windows Explorer, which is a pain. I think the default should be alphabetical.

How Can You Make The Change Permanent?

The first thing you need to do is make a backup of your windows registry by performing the following steps:

1. Select Start->Run
2. Type regedit in the box and click on OK
3. Highlight Export on the File menu as shown below

4. When the window below opens make sure All is selected
5. Then type in a name for your backup file
6. Select Save and exit the registry

Now you are ready to edit the registry

To make the change permanent you need to edit the registry by performing the following tasks:

1. Select Start->Run
2. Type regedit in the box and click on OK
3. Navigate to the HKEY_CURRENT_USERSoftwareMicrosoftWindowsCurrentVersionExplorerMenuOrder registry key
4. Right click MenuOrder in the left pane, click Permissions as shown below

5. The window below will open

6. Click the Advanced button

7. Remove the check mark from the “Inherit from parent the permission entries that apply to child objects. Include these with entries explicitly defined here” entry.
8. In the Security dialog box that opens, shown below, click Copy and you’ll be taken back to the Advanced Security Settings for MenuOrder window.
9. Click OK and you’ll return to the Permissions for MenuOrder window.
10. Clear the checkmark next to Full Control in both your account and all security groups where you are a member.
11. Do not change the Read permission.
12. Exit Registry and Reboot the computer
13. Restart the computer and your menus should be in alphabetical order

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How to repair broken touchpad connector on laptop motherboard

How to repair broken touchpad connector on laptop motherboard:
In this post I explain how to repair broken touchpad cable connector on laptop motherboard.
Let’s say you were fixing a laptop yourself and accidentally damaged the touchpad connector or any other similar connector. The problem is the touchpad connector soldered to the motherboard and it’s impossible to replace it with regular soldering tools. Also, these connectors are not sold separately which makes the replacement even more impossible.
Well, the connector is broken and cannot be replaced. Let’s try to repair it. We’ll do it using the same technique as for fixing the broken keyboard connector.
On the following picture you see a typical laptop touchpad connector. The connector has а white base (permanently attached to the motherboard) and locking tab (moving part).
In order to unlock the connector you lift up the left side of the locking tab. The locking tap opens up at a 90 degree angle and releases the touchpad cable. After that you pull the cable from the connector.


On the following picture you see a broken touchpad connector. I wasn’t careful enough and separated the locking tab from the connector base.
Unfortunately there is no way to attached broken tab back to the base.

Here’s how I fixed the broken connector.

Insert the touchpad cable back into the connector. The touchpad cable has contacts on the bottom side – the side which is facing the motherboard.
In order to work properly the cable contacts have to touch contacts inside the connector but it’s not happening when the locking tab is missing.

Find a small piece of plastic. It has to fit inside the connector and be thick enough to fit tightly between the four metal hinges and touchpad cable.
Insert this piece of plastic into the connector. At the same time make sure the touchpad cable also inserted into the connector.

On the following picture you see the touchpad cable seated tightly inside the connector.
The piece of plastic applies pressure on the touchpad cable and it makes good connection with contacts inside the connector. The touchpad works again!
Now you can secure the connection with sticky electrical tape.
This simple trick fixed my touchpad.

Here’s another type of touchpad connector.

The locking tab is broken and also separated from the connector base.

Position the broken tab the way it was plugged in before but do not push it into the connector yet.

Now insert the touchpad cable. In most cases it goes under the locking tab.
Push the cable all the way into the connector.

While holding the cable, push the locking tab into the connector.
Even though the locking tab is broken, it should secure the tochpad cable.
Again, apply some sticky electrical tape over the connection to secure it.

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How to recover ACER BIOS Password

• Click the Start button
• Click the All Programs menu item
• Click the Empowering Technology menu item
• Click the Acer eSettings Management menu item
• Once inside Acer eSettings Management, click the Security button.

Sending a Computer to Acer for a BIOS Password Reset

Acer refuses to assist customers with BIOS password issues. The only option they discuss involves sending the laptop to them and paying a $100 fee.

Here is a copy of an email from Acer Support:

Thank you for contacting Acer America. I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry. In order to have the BIOS or hard disk password removed (This include any biometric security), the notebook will need to come in to our repair depot for password removal. This service is not covered by warranty and unfortunately there is no other recourse to remove a BIOS or HDD password from the notebook. The flat fee for BIOS password removal is $100.00 US dollars plus tax. If it is a BIOS or HDD password and you would like us to service it for you, please contact our telephone technical support line at 1-800-816-2237. Hours of operation are 7am-9pm CST Monday-Friday and 8am-5pm CST Saturday and Sunday, excluding holidays.

Resetting an Acer BIOS Password with Hardware

If the user cannot boot the Acer and does not want to send his/her computer back to Acer for an unknown amount of time, he/she can try to reset the BIOS password via hardware.
Forum members have reported that they were able to remove their Acer BIOS passwords by simply opening their notebooks and removing the CMOS batteries for 30 minutes.
Once the BIOS password is removed, press the key during POST (Power On Self Test) to enter the Acer BIOS setup.

Hope this help!!!
*** Taken from www.tech-faq.com ***

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