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Q&A: Why won’t my PC boot up with new RAM sticks installed?

Posted on April 8, 2018

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Question from Seth: I need help with a RAM upgrade issue, Rick.

My computer came with 4GB of RAM already installed (two 2GB sticks). It has two empty RAM slots open.

I bought two 8GB RAM sticks and installed them in the empty slots.

When I try to start up the PC with the new RAM sticks installed, I hear a beeping sound and an error message comes up on the screen.

If I remove the new RAM sticks and leave the old sticks installed the computer boots up OK.

What can be causing the computer not to boot up with the new RAM sticks installed? Thanks.

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Q&A: Can I use my spare 42″ flat screen TV as a computer monitor?

Posted on April 2, 2018

Question from Nancy H.: I just replaced the LG 42LN5400 42″ flat screen TV in my living room with a beautiful new 60″ model from Panasonic.

The LG still works great, and it has a fantastically sharp picture.

What I’d like to know is can I replace the ancient 20″ monitor that I’m using with my Gateway desktop PC with my now-spare 42″ TV? They both have HDMI ports. Thanks for your help.

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Q&A: If I buy a laptop with Windows 10, can I install Windows 7 if I don’t like it?

Posted on March 25, 2018

Question from Sara A.: The screen went bad in my laptop so I’m looking for a new one. I’ve been to all the local stores, and all of laptops they have come with Windows 10.

I’m used to Windows 7 and I’ve heard that Windows 10 is a lot different. If I buy a laptop with Windows 10 on it will I be able to install Windows 7 if I don’t like it? I have the Windows 7 CD that came with my old laptop.

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Q&A: Do I need a new battery for my laptop?

Posted on March 23, 2018

Question from Ann H.: Hi Rick. I have an 8 year old HP ENVY 14 laptop.

It worked fine until a few days ago when it stopped charging the battery. The computer works fine as long as it’s plugged in, but dies immediately if I unplug it.

How can I figure out if it’s the charger or the battery that needs to be replaced?

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Q&A: How do I turn off the typing sounds on my Windows 10 tablet?

Posted on March 16, 2018

Question from Chris D.: I bought a tablet with Windows 10 on it, and I love it. But there’s one thing about it that’s driving me absolutely batty.

Every time I type a character on the onscreen keyboard it makes a clicking sound, and it’s quite loud when I’m using it in class.

Can you tell me how to make it stop making those clicking sounds when I’m typing?

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