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Computer Help and Support

earthshine

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3. Problem with wireless is that it gives you one more thing to debug.

Reply to silverweb (Reply #2)

Wed Oct 4, 2017, 03:57 AM

Oct 2017

There are many reasons that laptops break, crash, or freeze.

Sometimes these older models overheat because there is dust embedded deeply in the unit. It interferes with airflow to parts of the unit.

There are laptop coolers, which are platforms with slow-blowing (quiet) fans, which improve this problem.

Use only on a flat surface. Never on a soft surface, like a bed or pillow, which can block airflow vents on the bottom.

I don't have enough info to provide any more advice.

Good luck.

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Help! Computer keeps freezing. [View all] silverweb Oct 2017 OP

What happens if you plug in an external kbd into the usb port? earthshine Oct 2017 #1

I'm already using a cordless keyboard. silverweb Oct 2017 #2

Problem with wireless is that it gives you one more thing to debug. earthshine Oct 2017 #3

Thanks for your input. silverweb Oct 2017 #4

A couple of things. JayhawkSD Oct 2017 #5

Thank you. silverweb Oct 2017 #6