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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

🚀 New Feature: Personalize Your IT Support Forum Profile

We’re thrilled to announce a new profile customization feature on our Tech Community. Now, you can personalize your profile to display your skills, showcase your expertise, and connect with other...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

Upgrade RAM or SSD Laptop: Which Boosts Speed More?

Laptop performance degradation often begins as a gradual lag.Applications take longer to open. Tabs hang briefly. Background processes begin to stack. These delays rarely reflect hardware failure.They usually signal a...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Fix a Laptop That Won’t Turn On (Step-by-Step Guide)

When a laptop fails to power on, the problem extends beyond a dead screen.Power faults can involve failed voltage regulation, blocked BIOS triggers, broken charge circuits, or misbehaving memory.The absence...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Install Windows 11 on Your PC (Step-by-Step Guide)

Installing an operating system shapes how a machine interacts with its hardware, software, and user. For Windows 11, that process comes with essential distinctions.Microsoft released Windows 11 in October 2021,...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Upgrade Windows 10 to Windows 11 25H2 (Step-by-Step Guide)

Microsoft classifies Windows 11 25H2 as a feature update, built on the core of version 23H2 but with additional refinements and long-term servicing alignment.It follows the annual release cadence introduced...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Run Disk Check on Windows (Step-by-Step Guide for Safe Use)

Windows systems rely on logical disk integrity to read and write data accurately. When that integrity breaks down, files become inaccessible, boot sequences are delayed, and drives stall under basic...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 2mos

How to Run Windows on Mac M4 Without Slowdown

Apple’s transition to custom ARM-based silicon began with the M1 chip in 2020.In 2024, the release of the M4 chipset continued this evolution, delivering substantial gains in CPU efficiency, unified...

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Kaustubh

@thebigk • 3mos

Running Windows on Apple Macbook (M4) - Without Slowing Down the Machine?

I recently got a MacBook with the new Apple M4 chip and need to run some Windows applications for work.I’ve explored options like Parallels Desktop, CrossOver, and cloud-based Windows setups,...

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Mwebesa Norman

@norman • 3mos

Fix: The indicated cartridges are not intended for use in this printer error

When an HP Deskjet 4640 printer unexpectedly displays an 'incompatible cartridge' warning, despite using the correct HP 678 cartridges, it halts productivity. The message often reads: "The indicated cartridges are...

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amos muhanguzi

@rhPDWfC • 3mos

Computer bootup failure

It becoming a habit that my pc brings up a black screen when turned on with it's cursor seen.So @ITSupportforum could you please clarify the issue and kindly seeking your...

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Which Windows shortcut opens Task Manager directly?

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Ctrl + Shift + Esc opens Task Manager immediately without extra clicks. Useful when an app is unresponsive or for killing processes.

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What does SSD stand for?

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SSDs (Solid State Drive) use NAND flash memory for storage — no moving parts — giving faster boot and random access performance compared to HDDs

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Which command repairs corrupted Windows images?

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DISM (Deployment Image Servicing and Management) repairs and restores the Windows image used for system recovery.

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Which type of IP is permanently assigned and doesn’t change?

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Static IPs are manually set and remain constant, often used for servers, printers, and port forwarding where a predictable address is needed. Using static IPs incorrectly (assigning within DHCP pool) can cause address conflicts, so document and plan addressing schemes.

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Which tool manages partitions in Windows?

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Disk Management (diskmgmt.msc) creates, formats, extends, shrinks, and deletes partitions. It can convert disks between MBR and GPT (with caveats) and create volumes. For advanced tasks (command line, scripting, or low-level recovery), use diskpart. Always back up data before partition changes.

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