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How to Set a Video as Your Wallpaper in Windows 11
To set a video as your wallpaper in Windows 11, you need a free or paid wallpaper app, because Windows 11 still can't do it on its own in its standard release. The free, open-source Lively Wallpaper is the easiest place to start, and Wallpaper Engine is the most powerful paid option. Both let you turn an MP4 or other video…
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How to Clean a Laptop Fan
To clean a laptop fan, shut the laptop down completely, unplug it, and blow compressed air through the intake and exhaust vents in 1 to 2 second bursts while holding the fan blades still. For a deeper clean, remove the bottom panel, disconnect the battery, and clear dust from the fan blades and heatsink fins with…
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What Is the Acer Googlebook 14? Specs, Price, and Features
The Acer Googlebook 14 brings Gemini Intelligence and Android phone features to a 1.14 kg convertible with a 3K OLED screen. Here’s what the $899.99 US model offers. This first look at the Acer Googlebook 14 explains what a Googlebook is, what sets it apart, and whether the first model makes a convincing case for the new…
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Acer PD163Q P3: A Triple-Screen Portable Monitor
The Acer PD163Q P3 brings three 15.6-inch Full HD IPS displays to a laptop setup, giving you up to four screens in total. Its foldable panels support extend and clone modes, while one USB-C cable connects the device to your computer. In this first look, we’ll cover how that extra space could help with work on the move, the…
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Acer Googlebook 14 with Gemini Intelligence
AI, operating systems, and connected device ecosystems are increasingly converging to shape the PC experience. As AI moves beyond standalone applications to become an integrated layer of the computing experience, laptops are evolving into more context-aware systems that can assist with complex tasks, streamline workflows,…
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How to Check Your CPU in Windows 11 and When to Upgrade
The fastest way to check your CPU in Windows 11 is to press Windows + Pause/Break, or go to Settings > System > About. Your processor's full name appears next to "Processor" under Device specifications, for example "Intel Core Ultra 9 285K" or "AMD Ryzen 7 350." For live speed, core count, and usage, open Task Manager…
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Acer Swift Blade 14 First Look: 799g Ultralight Laptop
The Acer Swift Blade 14 is a 14-inch laptop that weighs as little as 799 g, with a carbon fiber and magnesium-aluminum body available in Marshmallow White or Marshmallow Blue. This first look covers its unusually light build, three display choices, Intel® Core™ Series 3 processors, memory, storage, connections and battery.…
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How to Clean a Desktop and Laptop Keyboard
To clean a keyboard, turn it off or unplug it, turn it upside down and tap out loose debris, blow compressed air between the keys, then wipe the keys with a microfiber cloth lightly dampened with 70% or higher isopropyl alcohol. Desktop keyboards can go further: most let you remove the keycaps for a deep clean. Laptop…
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How to Check Your Hard Drives Health on Windows 11
To check your hard drive's health in Windows 11, go to Settings > System > Storage > Advanced storage settings > Disks & volumes, select your drive, and click Properties. The "Drive health" section shows estimated remaining life, available spare, and temperature. This works for NVMe SSDs only. For SATA SSDs and hard disk…
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How to Improve Your Wi-Fi Signal: 12 Fixes That Work
To improve your Wi-Fi signal, place your router in a central, elevated, open spot away from walls and electronics, restart it, update its firmware, and connect devices to the right band: 5GHz or 6GHz for speed near the router, 2.4GHz for range. If you still have weak spots after that, change your Wi-Fi channel, replace a…
