What’s the best way to add storage for games on my laptop?
My laptop is down to about 5 GB of free space, and the live-service games I play keep getting larger with updates. I've already spent a lot of…
HP EliteBook
HP EliteBook 8 G2i keeps disconnecting from USB-C monitor docks
Several HP EliteBook 8 G2i laptops repeatedly disconnect and reconnect every 15–45 seconds when connected to monitors with built-in USB-C docks. The monitors provide up to 65 W…
All HP EliteBook 8 G2i laptops run their fans at full speed after Windows starts
We recently replaced our EliteBook G1i laptops with five HP EliteBook 8 G2i systems, model DJ9V8UT#ABA. On every unit, the fans immediately ramp to 100% as Windows finishes…
Is My HP EliteBook Battery Failing, or Is Linux Reporting It Incorrectly?
I bought a used HP EliteBook 840 G1 and was told its battery health was about 89% of the original capacity, with 109 charge cycles. The original design…
All HP EliteBook 8 G2i laptops run their fans at full speed in Windows
We replaced our EliteBook G1i laptops with five new HP EliteBook 8 G2i systems (DJ9V8UT#ABA). On every unit, the fans ramp up to 100% as soon as Windows…
Why isn't my taskbar responding?
I've been having trouble with my taskbar for a couple of months now, especially the action center which just won't respond. Normally, a quick restart would do the…
Looking to Upgrade My Mouse - What Wireless Options Work with Linux?
I'm currently using an old HP Elitebook 2560P running Kubuntu 25.10 with KDE & SDDM. My mouse, a Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical, is beginning to fail, and I'm thinking…
Why Does My Windows 11 Keep Re-Enabling Memory Integrity?
I'm having trouble with Windows 11 re-enabling the Memory Integrity feature even after I try to turn it off. Every time I disable it, it just gets turned…
How Can I Retrieve My Files When My Laptop Has No Operating System?
A few weeks ago, my HP Elitebook started acting up after working perfectly the day before. It powers on, but after logging in, I only get a grey…
What Are Your Recent Experiences with HP Business Laptops?
I'm curious about HP business laptops, especially newer models like the Elitebook X G2i. We've switched from Lenovo X1 laptops after a not-so-great experience with HP back in…
Is it Safe to Delete the SR_IMAGE Partition on My HP EliteBook?
I have an HP EliteBook provided by my college, and it's running Windows 11 with only 500 GB of storage. I'm wondering if deleting the SR_IMAGE partition will…
Help! My WiFi Button Disappeared After Resetting on Windows 11
I recently did a reset on the WiFi settings in Windows 11, and now the WiFi button is completely gone! I can't connect to the internet anymore. I…
Can I Use This USB-C Splitter for Dual Monitors?
I'm trying to set up a dual monitor system for my HP Elitebook 640 G9 Notebook but I'm running into a problem with USB-C ports. My laptop doesn't…
How do I install Windows 11 on my HP Elitebook 865 G10 after formatting the SSD?
I'm looking for guidance on how to install Windows 11 on my HP Elitebook 865 G10 after I've formatted the SSD. Also, I'm curious about where to find…
HP EliteBook 840 G9 - Integrated Camera Issues
I'm a service desk analyst and I've encountered a recurring problem with the integrated camera on several HP EliteBook 840 G9 laptops running Windows 11 (24H2). The webcam…
HP EliteBook 840 G5 Won't Turn On – Any Fixes?
I have an HP EliteBook 840 G5, and it suddenly wouldn't power on while I was at school. Initially, the charging light was blinking white/light blue along with…
Help with Bluetooth Issues on HP Elitebook 840 G1 After Installing Windows 11
I've got an HP Elitebook 840 G1, which is quite an old model. I used to run Arch Linux on it, and everything worked perfectly, including Bluetooth. Recently,…
Can I Get Linux Running on My HP EliteBook 840 G6?
I'm trying to figure out if I can successfully run Linux on my HP EliteBook 840 G6. I've encountered some error messages during my attempts, specifically related to…
How Can I Wipe My Thrift Store HP EliteBook and Install Windows?
I bought an HP EliteBook 8530p from a thrift store, and it currently has Linux (Cinnamon) on it. I'm really new to all of this and don't know…
Need Help Troubleshooting Boot Issues on My Girlfriend's HP Laptop
Hey everyone! I'm trying to fix my girlfriend's HP Elitebook laptop that she bought used about a year ago. It has a 512GB NVME SSD and originally had…