If you are having problems booting Linux or Ubuntu from your USB in a Dell laptop, you will most likely have to disable the “Secure Boot” option. You will need to turn your unit off and then back on to do that. Press F2 when you see the Dell logo to get to the device’s UEFI BIOS setup.
If your Dell laptop keeps shutting down, toggle the hibernation setting by using the powercfg command, remove the battery from the device for 30 seconds and clean the battery cavity, update the drivers, and try completely a force restart by holding down the power button.
If your Dell laptop headphones are not working, disable the ‘Front Panel Jack Detection,’ disable and immediately enable the headphones from within the Device Manager, enable Bluetooth on the laptop and make Bluetooth headphones discoverable, and update drivers.
As a general rule, restart your Firestick device by unplugging it from the power source, then plug it back in. Following that if it’s still not working clear the app cache, check the internet connection is working, update the software to the latest version, and uninstall and reinstall the ESPN app.
If your Dell laptop hard drive is not being recognized, it could be that the BIOS needs to be reordered, that another boot system needs to be selected for installation, a diagnostic test can be run to find the root of the issue, or remove the hard drive and reconnect the cable properly.
If your Dell Laptop hard drive isn’t working and the hard drive password needs to be reset, contact Dell customer support for the release code, run the task manager to see what service is accessing the hard drive, and check for a motherboard BIOS firmware update from Dell.
To reset a Dell laptop battery, you will need to reset the battery by removing the battery, as well as all the cords, and then restart the computer. This will not only reset the battery, but it will also fix the issue the laptop is having detecting said battery.
If your Dell laptop camera isn’t clear, be sure the lens is clean and if it is clean but still not displaying a clear picture, try updating the camera’s software driver. Go to Device Manager > ‘Imaging Devices’ > select ‘Properties’ > ‘Driver’ > ‘Update Driver,’ then see if the image is clear.
Press on the center of the left button, as the angle of the last click, may have locked the button in place. Alternatively, the button may have worn out, in which case you must buy a new mouse. Compressed air will usually dislodge any dirt or particles stuck under the buttons.
If your Dell laptop screen is scrambled, run the LCD Bist test to determine if there is a video distortion issue. If the test determines there is a hardware failure with the LCD screen, then you will need to contact Dell directly for assistance in fixing the problem.
If your Blink camera won’t connect, be sure your device is connected to a working network, move the camera close to the Sync Module, confirm that the pull tabs have been removed from a Blink Floodlight, and be sure to replace old batteries with AA lithium-ion batteries.
If the devices connected to your Dell docking station are not working, try updating the DisplayLink USB Graphics Software for Windows for issues with the headphone jack, update the drivers for a mouse that is not working, and set the docking station as the default playback device in Windows.
If your Blink camera isn’t showing, the device connected to the camera may not be connected to Wifi, the batteries might need to be replaced on the camera itself, edit the filter options for each camera within the Blink app, and try resetting the router if you suspect the network connection is bad.
Blink camera problems can be resolved by checking the battery status within the Blink application, changing the batteries when a low battery indicator appears, replacing the batteries with AA lithium-ion batteries, and shortening the length of clips the camera records.
If you want to know how to fix Samsung messages not sent service not activated on network, first, download Network Settings from your Network Carrier and then check it again. If the problem persists, go to Settings and then to SIM Card and then go to Select Network Manually.
If your Dell laptop docking station isn’t working, update the MAC address with the value of your ethernet MAC address when using an ethernet cable, confirm that the Windows Device Manager is recognizing the dock, and try completing an auto-reset of the docking station.
You can watch ESPN on your Vizio Smart TV, but it is a little more work than simply downloading an app. The ESPN App is not available yet through SmartCast. This means that to stream ESPN on your Vizio Smart TV, you need to use outside devices. You can use AirPlay or Google Cast if you do not want to deal with HDMI attachments. Otherwise, many devices are compatible with your Vizio Smart TV and can support the ESPN and ESPN Plus App.
While your LG TV does not have an option to play ESPN Plus on its regular streaming, you can watch ESPN Plus via other routes. You can go to the context menu and download the ESPN Plus App. Or you can use an external device or airdrop that will allow you to watch ESPN plus on your LG Smart TV. In the future, LG may make it so that the ESPN Plus service can simply be played from your LG Smart TV.
If your Dell laptop camera does not turn on, update the camera’s software driver if the camera is freezing or if the camera is not detected, ensure the camera is enabled within BIOS, and check that various privacy settings have been adjusted correctly.
If your Samsung SSD is not working, change the Boot Mode to match the partition style on the SSD, format the system through CDM if the SSD will not format, change the Boot Order if the SSD will not Boot when connected, and mount the SSD through Disk Utility.
If your Samsung SSD is not showing up, is not recognized, or is not detected, run First Aid if it will not mount on a MAC, update the BIOS, connect the SSD with a SATA-to-USB cable, update the Samsung Magician Drive, and be sure the SSD has been initialized.
If your Dell laptop screen is not full size, adjust the graphics card setting to full screen. After installing the correction Vendor Site driver (AMD or ATI), open the Desktop and go to ‘Catalyst Control Center’ > ‘My Digital Flat Panels’ > ‘Scaling Options’. Adjust the image size to fill the screen.
If your Dell laptop screen doesn’t turn after sleep, this means there is faulty communication between the battery and the screen. Remove the battery and drain any remaining power from the laptop by pressing and holding the power button. Reconnect the battery and restart the computer.
If your Dell laptop screen is not bright enough, use the Fn key and up arrow to increase the brightness. If the issue continues, you may need to replace the LCD Inverter. Low voltage to the LCD Inverter will produce a screen that is too dark, even at full brightness.
If you want to know how to fix your Samsung Messages App that keeps crashing, check for any software bugs that could be affecting the Messages app. If these apps are infected with a virus, for example, it could cause the Samsung Messages App to crash randomly.
If you want to fix the issue that is leading to receiving messages twice, first, check to see that all the software on your Samsung phone is up to date. Go to Settings and then to About Device and then to Software Update. Now, perform a backup and restore as outlined below.
When the Blink camera won’t connect to the sync module, the first thing to try is to restart the device. Hold down the button located on the sync module’s side. The light will turn red and the system will be reset. You will need to reinstall the module back on the Blink app in order to use the camera.
When the Blink camera is blinking red and green, that signals that the camera has found the local IP address but cannot connect to the internet. Try restarting the router to see if that corrects the issue. If not, then reset the camera by pressing the reset button.
If you see a “Camera Offline” message that says “Your Blink Mini is offline,” it means the Blink servers have lost contact with the camera. When the network is restored or when there is reduced traffic on the Wi-Fi network, this will usually resolve itself.
If your ESPN Plus keeps buffering, you can delete and then reinstall the app on your android or iOS phone. Downloading the latest version of the app on your smartphone can usually resolve any connection problems. Your internet connection may also be slow, so try switching to a Wi-Fi connection.
If your Samsung monitor speakers are not working, run an audio test. Make sure the correct HDMI or DisplayPort cable is being used and is in the correct port. Adjust the default speaker setting. Update your PC/Computer driver to recognize the Samsung monitor.
An HDMI connection is much more efficient because it contains both the video and audio signal. If there is an issue with the HDMI signal …
There are few basic checks to do first. These are to ensure the DisplayPort cable is plugged in properly on both ends, and that the display device such as a TV, or monitor is on the DisplayPort channel. After that do the additional steps explained further below.
To connect a Samsung monitor to another device, the connection process will vary depending on the device you are connecting, but it is essential that the cords you are using are of high-quality, in good condition, and are what came with the separate item you are connecting if possible.
Access the screen options by pressing the menu button or the ‘JOG’ button, which is a small joystick type button. After pressing either of these, depending which one your monitor has options will appear on the screen. Select the option that says ‘System’ or ‘Reset’ and then select ‘Reset all’.