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How Do I Use An Old Computer Power Supply?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

What can I do with a old PC power supply? Old computer power supplies are a great resource for ham radio gear, CB radios, chargers, or any other item that needs a regulated 12 volt source. Many of these older … Continue reading →

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Will Any Power Supply Work With Any Motherboard?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

Not every power supply unit (PSU) is compatible with all motherboards as there can be a difference in the configuration between the two equipment. However, most motherboards and PSUs on the market follow the ATX standard of configuration. So, they … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know If A Transformer Is Positive Or Negative?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

Hi, .. . Transformers work with AC not DC. . . . So there is no positive wire or terminal. . . . If there is any mark on a transformer, usually a Dot, that indicates Phase relationship, not positive. … Continue reading →

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How Do You Keep Your Charger Cord From Breaking?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

In particular, always hold the cable by the plug when removing it from a device or USB port. Suddenly pulling a cable out without doing this will put pressure on the weakest part of the construction, where the cable joins … Continue reading →

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Where Is The Serial Number On A Lenovo Laptop Charger?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

The serial number is usually on the printed label on the side or back of the product, following the: SN or S/N or Serial Number. Where is the serial number on a laptop charger? The serial number of the charger … Continue reading →

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Which Ac Wire Is Hot?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

black wire. The black wire is the “hot” wire, it carries the electricity from the breaker panel into the switch or light source. The white wire is the “neutral” wire, it takes any unused electricity and current and sends it … Continue reading →

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How Long Do Macbook Batteries Last?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

14- and 16-inch MacBook Pro battery life  13″ MacBook Pro (2020) 16″ MacBook Pro (2021) Wireless web battery 17 hours 14 hours Video playback 20 hours 21 hours Included power adapter 61W USB-C 140W USB-C + MagSafe Battery capacity … Continue reading →

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What Makes Macbook Slow?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

If you find your Mac is running slowly, there are a number of potential causes that you can check. Your computer’s startup disk may not have enough free disk space. To make disk space available, you can move files to … Continue reading →

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Can I Use Acer Charger For Another Acer Laptop?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

btw, you can use any charger, of reasonable wattage (Amps), in the voltage range of 18V – 19.95V. there is a +/- 5 to 10% voltage tolerance in such things. thanks for the advice, I will not be doing any … Continue reading →

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How Do You Know When Your Mac Is Dying?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

Now let’s look at some signs your Mac is at the end of its life. You Can’t Run the Latest Version of macOS. You Mac Constantly Lacks Free Space. Your Mac’s Hardware Isn’t Powerful Enough. Your Mac Has Major Hardware … Continue reading →

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Is The Apple Watch Dual Voltage?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Warren Daniel

Yes, your watch will be fine. No power converter is required. Apple’s chargers run on any voltage from 100 to 240 volts, so 220 is not a problem. Does Apple Watch need A voltage converter? Apple says “As part of … Continue reading →

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How Do I Enable 4K On My Monitor?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

First, right-click the Windows desktop and choose Display Settings. Scroll down to Display Resolution and set it to 3,840 by 2,160 (it should say “Recommended” in parentheses next to it). This will ensure your PC is outputting a 4K signal. … Continue reading →

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How Do I Change From 4K To 1080P Without Losing Quality?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Claire Hampton

How do I downgrade from 4k to 1080p? Effective Ways to Convert 4K Video to 1080p Press “Select files to start” and then browse the local 4K video. Press the button of “Settings” and then drop down the menu of … Continue reading →

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Is Compression A Transcoding?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Alyssa Stevenson

In short, transcoding is the process of converting one compressed (almost) losslessly video to a better-compressed video format. This is how video compression works as it moves from your computer to another local device. What do you mean by transcoding? … Continue reading →

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Should I Fully Charge My New Macbook Pro?

Posted on July 17, 2022 by Silvia Barton

Apple recommends you charge their laptop first before using it. That is because they always ship MacBook with low power which may not be enough battery for the MacBook setup. You can charge your new MacBook whenever you want. Should … Continue reading →

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