Will Ubuntu work well on a newer Dell XPS 13?
I've recently moved from macOS and iPhone to Android, and I'm now looking for a modern laptop that will work well with Linux and my phone. I've used…
laptop compatibility
Why isn’t my internal LightScribe CD drive detected through USB?
I'm trying to make and label my own CDs. An external drive worked fine, but I wanted to use LightScribe, so I bought three inexpensive internal CD/DVD drives.…
Will Linux Mint run well on an HP 250 G8, and how should I install it?
I've installed Linux on my home desktop before, but never on a laptop. My HP 250 G8 has become very sluggish under Windows 10, and I'd like to…
Will Linux Mint run well on an HP 250 G8, and how should I install it?
My HP 250 G8 has become very sluggish on Windows 10, and I'd like to keep using it for office work for a few more years. I've installed…
Should I Buy a Linux Laptop or Install Linux Myself?
I'm planning to buy a new laptop around Black Friday. I've mainly used Macs because I prefer having a POSIX-style terminal rather than relying on Windows PowerShell, but…
Should I buy a Linux laptop or install Linux on a cheaper used one?
I'm planning to buy a laptop around Black Friday. I've mostly used Macs because I prefer a POSIX-style terminal to Windows PowerShell, but new Macs are expensive. Would…
Is Pop!_OS a Good Choice for My NVIDIA Gaming Laptop?
I'm new to Linux and considering Pop!_OS for a laptop with an Intel Core i5-9300H, GeForce GTX 1050 with 3GB of VRAM, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a…
External HDD Works on Laptop but Not on Desktop – What's Going On?
Hi everyone! I have an external HDD that my desktop PC doesn't recognize, even though it works just fine on my laptop. My motherboard is an MSI Z590-A…
How can I get my Lenovo Legion monitor to run at 320Hz?
I have a Lenovo Legion 25-10 320Hz monitor, but I'm currently stuck using it at 240Hz. I'm connecting it with a HDMI 2.1 cable, and I've heard that…
Why Do My USB-C to HDMI Adapters Only Work with Some Laptops?
I've noticed that my USB-C to HDMI adapters seem to be hit or miss with different laptops. For example, Adapter A works with laptops 1 and 2 but…
Can I Achieve 240Hz on a 1440p Monitor Using HDMI to DisplayPort?
Hey everyone! I'm looking to get a new 240Hz 1440p monitor for gaming, but here's the catch: my laptop only has an HDMI output and no DisplayPort. Is…
Thinking of Switching from Windows to Linux on My MSI Katana 15 B13V—Need Some Guidance!
I'm really tired of dealing with Windows and Microsoft nonsense, so I'm planning to switch to Linux—specifically, I want to try out Linux Mint on my MSI Katana…
Why Does My SSD Show Gen 3 Interface Speed When It's Gen 4 Capable?
I'm trying to figure out why SanDisk's dashboard indicates that my SSD is running at Gen 3 speeds when both my laptop (Dell Precision 5540) and the SSD…
How Do I Upgrade My Laptop RAM?
I'm considering upgrading the RAM in my laptop to improve game performance. I have an AMD Ryzen 5800H with Radeon graphics and currently 16GB of RAM. Is this…
Can Most Laptops Boot from NTFS-Formatted USB Sticks Today?
I'm exploring options for setting up bootable USB drives since I want to avoid the hassle of PXE booting. Sometimes, I prefer loading an OS directly from a…
Can I Transfer My SSD and RAM to a New ThinkPad Laptop?
I'm looking for advice on whether I can move my SSD and RAM from my old Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (with an Intel i7) to a new…
Considering a Linux Switch: Need Some Advice
Hey everyone! After watching a PewDiePie video, I'm thinking about switching from Windows 10 to Linux on my old HP 820 G3 laptop with an i5-6200U and 8GB…