I am very lost

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Hello, imnot sure if I'min the right place, but 4chan ignored me and I really need advice.

My laptop got wet while I was away and no longer turns on. So I need a new one.

The thing is, I'm not super tech savy, so I'm not positive what to look for.

My previous laptop was a Lenovo Yoga 710, it had gotten a bit slow, but I was mostly happy with it.

I'm looking for something that will last. This is a big purchase after all.

Lots of ports would be great. I keep everything I can on external drives.

I would like decent power. I watch a lot of YouTube, open a decent number of tabs, and would like to start using Steam again.

My house burned down, so I'm living with others and don't have space for a desktop right now.

I use a wireless keyboard when typing alot, so bonus points if it can fold like the Yoga.

Minimum AI please

Budget is $1000

Any advice is greatly appreciated. Thanks guys.

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Buy a PS5 Pro or Macbook Pro first?

Before you say get a gaming PC / laptop, i specifically need a macbook for work; so i honestly would prefer not to have two computers. I was hoping to get one of these soon since my 2013 macbook is starting to show its age over the last year but i also haven’t been gaming at all over the last couple years due to lack of a console or gaming device in general. Would also be buying these new. Which do you think is better to purchase ASAP in terms of potential price changes?

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Locked out of my Intel Laptop

I just recently logged into my computer and then it went into a Microsoft login screen I’ve never seen before. I don’t have a Microsoft account so I couldn’t enter a password or exit that screen without turning off my computer. Once I tried to log back in, my original password is no longer working and requires a Microsoft password that I don’t have.

I press the forgot password button and it leads me to a screen to put in my phone number to reset the password button as soon as I do, it says this function is temporarily not working.

Any help? All my work is on my computer and I’m freaking out.

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Computer can only spin up and won’t show display
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Do we need to make a pinned post that explains why people should not type random things from genAI into the Windows command line?

We're seeing people who, for one reason or another, are getting commands from one or more of the various genAI models and putting it into the Windows CLI.

Doing this without knowing what the command is, is generally accepted to be a rather terrible idea.

Shall we attempt to warn users against this or not?

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3D print for radiator adapter?
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Can't connect to wifi
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is this a good first "good" pc?

CPU: Powered by the Intel i7 6700 4.0Ghz processor, delivering exceptional multi-core performance for gaming, streaming, and creative workloads.



Cooling System:

• Total of 3 X 120 mm airflow-optimized case fans

•Designed for superior thermal control, consistent airflow, and whisper-quiet operation even during extended gaming sessions.



Motherboard: MATX B250m compact motherboard



Memory: 16 GB DDR4 high-speed RAM (brand may vary – TeamGroup, Corsair, etc.), ensuring smooth multitasking and excellent gaming responsiveness.



Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB (brand may vary – ASUS, MSI, PNY, etc.), powered by DLSS and real-time ray tracing for next-gen high visuals and fluid 1440p gameplay.



Storage: 1 TB SSD, offering lightning-fast boot times, instant game loads, and generous storage for your favorite titles.



Operating System: Pre-installed Windows 11 Pro, providing optimized gaming performance, security, and user experience.



Power Supply: 650 W 80+ Certified PSU, delivering efficient, stable power for all components with room for future upgrades

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This is a good version of windows 11?
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Laptops like the 2015 HP Omen

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Why does my laptop's charging port make noise when it's plugged in?

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How did focus stealing become so ubiquitous?

It seems like it should be a core principle : only the user should decide what window they are focusing on. If a user is typing sensitive commands inside a program, there should never be another program popping up over it to absorb those commands, because then god knows what can happen.

In Windows it seems anything is allowed to steal focus at any time. It is frequent to get interrupted while you are typing in a program, and have to refocus the window back to what you were doing. It doesn't seem as prevalent in OS X but to my recollection it is allowed there too. IDK about Linux.

How did this not cause more outrage over the years? Is everybody just suffering silently? Or do most people not even notice?

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BYPASS HP BIOS PASSWORD

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First Build advice

im currently planning my first build and wanted to know if there were any slight changes anyone would make.

Cpu: 5600 stock cooler

Ram: Vengence Lpx 2x16 3200

Gpu: 7700xt used

Mobo: Gigabyte b550m

SSd: 2x 1tb

Psu: Corsair rm750e Modular

in a Jonsbo v12 case (i know the gpu clearance is 0mm but i found posts of others who made the exact model fit)

1 extra 92mm exhaust fan (2x120mm intake build into the case)

I have a 1440p screen

With this build i would spend around 750 eu. Is there any obvious changes i should make or did i do good?

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14 year old HP lap
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