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The serial number of a laptop identifies the individual laptops from one another. Usually, manufacturers assign incremental serial numbers to the HP laptops. This way, they can keep records of the laptop information and warranty status after selling them. So, if you ever lose your laptop, it is possible to use the serial number to identify the device if it is discovered. Other than that, you may also use this ID to check whether the laptop’s warranty is still valid....

Display scaling issues are a surprisingly complex problem. Microsoft has been trying to improve display scaling for a long time. They have come a long way in making the best scaling experience for the users. Different versions of Windows have various scaling capabilities and limitations. Not to mentionolder monitors tend to have more problems when connected to modern PCs. In the same way, yourold PC may not be able to render proper graphicson modern high-end monitors....

A programmer or designer would prefer to change the layout of their display screen to better suit the tasks they perform. Also, for an adjustable monitor, it is important that you correctly orient the screen. To facilitate such orientation changes, Windows offers some options in the display settings. In case theWindows setting is inaccessible, you can also flip the screen by modifying the key values in the registry. Additionally, you can set a different orientation for each monitor connected to your computer....

Microsoft Windows is a user-friendly operating system that caters to the needs of every user. However, if you encounter some issues while performing a new task or some system-related problem, you may want some help. Windows offers various ways of getting the necessary information or instructions in such situations. you may usually apply default methods on Windows or seek help from official sources or platforms. The default methods are quicker while the official sources have more details....

Very few settings on ARK are chiseled in stone. You can change almost everything about your game if you have control over the server you’re playing on. Tether distance is one of the adjustments people want to increase or remove because it can be very inconvenient for a server with multiple players. What is the Tether Distance? A tether distance on ARK is the distance other players can travel from the host....

ASUS routers are known to provide way more functionalities compared to their competitors. This is especially true with the higher-end models, or if you’re using Asuswrt-Merlin. The Quick Internet Setup (QIS) utility automates the installation process for the most part and makes the initial setup very easy. But adjusting the configurations afterward can be confusing due to the sheer number of options available. As such, I’ll cover basic router setup steps through the web GUI and mobile app, as well as important further configurations....

For some reason, your keyboard or keypad may not function well. In such a case, you can use the in-built feature of Windows OS, the On-Screen Keyboard. Yourtyping speed might declinewhen you use the virtual keyboard. Nonetheless, this is a beneficial tool for all thephysically-challenged individuals. Well, there are plenty of ways to show the keyboard on the screen for different operating systems. However, this section will focus on the ten techniques to launch the On-Screen Keyboard on Windows 11....

Whenever you open a file in Windows, it runs the application associated with it and then opens it through that app. Sometimes, you may set a different default app for a file by accident or associate files that you don’t want to have an association for. you may change the default apps for the files using the “Open with” option on the context menu. However, sometimes you need to remove the association and not just change it....

Windows or any other operating systemstores junk fileson a storage drive that are useful just for a temporary period. When several such programs accumulate over the device, they’re likely to take up significant space and mayslow or lag your PC. Well, there are several techniques to free up disk space, and the built-in Disk Cleanup utility is one of them. The legacy tool first finds the temporary files your computer no longer requires and calculates the amount of space you can gain after removing them....

If you’re building a website or programming web tools using PHP, MySQL or other common languages, it helps to have a test site you can run on your local PC. However, most web hosting services, including thebest web hosting services, use Linux, not Windows as their hosting environments. But what if you have a Windows PC and want to build a site that’s going to live on a Linux server?...

Fromunexpected shutdownstono-power-at-all, a failing PSU can often create havoc on your system, potentially damaging other PC components too. Hence, it’s crucial to test the PSU tomake sure it’s functioning well. While some systems, like theDell Vostro 3910I’m currently using,have a dedicated buttonat the back for testing PSU, not all computers offer this feature. Having said that, there are alternative methods that make PSU testing across all systems rather a hassle-free process....

The Homepage on Firefox is set to the New Tab page by default. It shows your preset search engine and some top websites you’ve visited. However, you may change this homepage to display any web page of your choice. You can set the Homepage to a website you frequently need to visit when opening the browser or any search engine page you like. Anyway, let’s see how you can customize your homepage on different versions of Firefox....

One display screen is sufficient for most users. But a second monitor drastically improves productivity for gaming, simulations, video editing, or similar purposes. It also becomes much more convenient if you want to use multiple apps simultaneously. Normally you need to invest in a monitor to extend your screen, but what if you have a spare laptop? If you have a Chromebook that you can transform into a secondary screen, using it is the most economical method....