Where do you source laptops and desktops for multiple businesses?
I've been away from hardware purchasing for a while and will soon be buying laptops and desktops for several businesses I manage. Do you usually purchase directly from…
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What’s the safest way to deploy BIOS updates to hundreds of customer laptops?
We normally avoid touching BIOS unless there's a specific need, but now we need to update a few thousand laptops that are already in customers' hands. They're running…
Why won't my Dell and HP laptops connect to my iPhone hotspot?
I'm having trouble connecting my Dell and HP laptops to my iPhone's hotspot while my MacBook connects just fine. When I try to connect the Dell or HP,…
Recommendations for Lightweight Laptops Preloaded with Linux
I'm transitioning from Windows to Linux and I'm in search of a lightweight laptop that comes preloaded with Linux. My budget is up to $2,000, and I'll primarily…
Issues with Frozen Dell Computers After Update
We've got over a dozen Dell computers freezing after a recent update. We had to pause our rollout for April, but it's strange because many of the affected…
Help with Dell PERC H700 RAID Controller Error
Hey everyone, I've got a Dell PowerEdge R710 in my home lab, and I recently encountered a boot issue with my RAID controller, which is the H700 model.…
What's the Deal with Dell's New Laptop Naming Scheme?
Hey everyone! I need some clarification on Dell's latest naming conventions for their laptops. A while back, they revamped the Latitude series: the 3000 series is now called…
Is Anyone Else Having Webcam Issues with Dell Laptops?
I've noticed a troubling trend lately where several users have reported that their built-in webcams on various Dell laptops have stopped working. This isn't limited to just one…
Which NVIDIA Driver Should I Install?
I have a Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 running Windows 11 Pro with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6. Dell SupportAssist is suggesting I install Version 32.0.15.8195 that's…
Can I safely charge my laptop after a drop?
I accidentally dropped my Dell Inspiron 14 2-in-1 from about 6 feet. It still functions and only seems to have superficial damage, but I'm concerned about the battery.…
Why Do My Dell Laptops Start to Fail After 5-6 Years?
I've had multiple Dell laptops, and it seems like they all start to have major issues after about 5 to 6 years of use. My latest one is…
Is My Laptop's Sound System Toast?
Hey everyone, I need some help with my laptop's audio issues. I'm using a Dell Precision 3570, which is equipped with a Core i7-1265U CPU, an NVidia T550…
Handling Price Increases on Dell Quotes
I received a quote from Dell that was supposed to be valid for about 15 days. When I tried to place the order within that time frame, Dell…
Troubleshooting PERC Battery Error After Server Relocation
Hey everyone! A few days ago, I moved a Dell PowerEdge R740 from one rack to another, and after reconnecting everything and powering it on, I'm seeing some…
Trouble Upgrading Dell iDrac on One Server
I'm having a hard time upgrading the iDrac on one of my Dell PowerEdge R730xd servers. All my other servers upgraded to version 2.70.70.70 without any issues. However,…
Dell Precision 5680/5690 Crashing During Teams Meetings - Need Help!
I'm dealing with a frustrating issue on our Dell Precision 5680 and 5690 laptops where they crash completely during Microsoft Teams meetings. The laptops become unresponsive, and the…
My Laptop Keyboard Is Acting Up Again—Any Fixes?
I'm having issues with my laptop keyboard where certain keys just stop responding. I had the entire keyboard replaced, but now some keys aren't working again, and I…
Troubleshooting High RAM Usage on Dell Latitude Laptops
Hey everyone, I'm a first-time poster here. Recently, I've been facing some issues with our Dell Latitude laptops where the RAM usage is consistently around 90% or more,…
USB and Docking Station Issues: Anyone Else Having This Problem?
Has anyone else run into issues with USB hubs or USB-to-NET devices that only start working again after restarting their laptops? I've noticed this happening on both Windows…
How Can I Prevent My Dell Desktop from Auto-Updating the BIOS?
I'm working with a Dell OptiPlex Micro 3090 that keeps automatically updating its BIOS to version 2.28. This new version breaks the functionality of the second display port…