Laptop basics for beginners
Get to grips with laptop parts, controls and everyday tasks.
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Get to grips with laptop parts, controls and everyday tasks.
Follow the key steps to set up a new laptop and get started.
Learn practical ways to move your files to a new laptop.
Find your laptop's serial number, model and key specification details.
Learn how to measure your laptop screen accurately and choose the right size.
Check your laptop battery health and understand what the results mean.
Learn what to check first and how to reset a laptop ready for a fresh start.
Follow the steps to factory reset an HP laptop and start again safely.
Find practical checks to get a missing or unresponsive cursor working again.
Work through practical checks when your laptop will not turn on.
Find common causes of screen flickering and the checks that can help.
Work through practical checks to restore sound on a laptop.
Learn how to disable a laptop keyboard when you need to.
Work through practical fixes and upgrade options for a slower laptop.
Learn how to clean your laptop screen safely.
Learn how to record your screen using simple laptop tools.
Follow simple ways to view two windows side by side on a laptop.
Learn how to share your phone's mobile connection with a laptop.
Learn how to connect a wireless mouse, keyboard or printer to a laptop.
Follow the simple steps to connect Bluetooth headphones to a laptop.
Learn how ports, cables and docking stations can connect two monitors.
Follow the simple steps for a clear laptop-to-TV connection.
Explore common online threats and practical ways to protect your data.
Learn how to remove your personal data before selling or recycling a laptop.
Follow the simple steps to install Norton 360 on your device.
Follow the steps to activate Windows 11 and check your activation status.
Move photos, apps and messages from one iPhone to another.
Learn how to share photos and files between nearby Apple devices.
Follow the steps to connect AirPods to your iPhone.
Follow simple steps to clean your smartphone safely.
Follow safe, simple steps to clean your monitor screen.
Learn how to install a monitor arm and organise your desk setup.
Balance desk space, viewing distance and multitasking needs.
Learn how to calibrate your monitor for more accurate colour.
Follow the steps to activate high refresh rates on a gaming monitor.