Meta Connect 2026: new Ray-Ban Meta, audio-only glasses and VR glasses
At Meta Connect 2026, Meta launched third-generation Ray-Ban Meta, its first camera-free (audio-only) glasses and announced VR glasses for 2027. Here are prices and dates.
Hardware
Hardware fixes and comparisons: laptops that won’t turn on or overheat, SSDs, RAM, USB, monitors, printers and peripherals.
Googlebook: Google’s Android-powered laptops arrive in October
Googlebook, the successor to Chromebooks, launches with five models from Acer, Dell, ASUS, HP and Lenovo starting at $899. Here’s what it is, specs, prices, dates and where it’s available.
How to update your BIOS safely (laptops and motherboards)
Need to update your BIOS? Here’s when it’s worth it, how to find your current version, where to get the right update and the precautions that keep your computer safe.
HDMI no signal on your TV or monitor: how to fix it
You connected your laptop or PC to the TV over HDMI and get “No signal”? Here’s how to fix it: the right TV input, cable and port, Windows + P, resolution, USB-C adapters and sound through the TV.
Mouse not working on your PC or laptop: how to fix it
Your mouse stopped working, the cursor freezes or moves on its own? Here’s how to fix wired, wireless and Bluetooth mice: battery, USB receiver, pairing, driver and power saving.
Headphones not working on your PC (3.5 mm, USB and Bluetooth): how to fix it
You plugged in your headphones and sound still comes from the speakers, or nothing at all? Here’s how to fix 3.5 mm, USB and Bluetooth headphones on Windows 11: output device, front jack, Hands-Free mode and drivers.
Laptop won’t turn on or shows a black screen: what to do
Your laptop shows no sign of life, the lights come on but the screen stays black, or it turns on and off? Here’s what to test in each case before taking it in for repair.
Printer not printing (stuck queue, spooler and blank pages): how to fix it
You hit print and nothing happens, the queue gets stuck or blank pages come out? Here’s how to fix it: printer status, print queue, spooler, default printer, driver and ink.
Windows 11 requirements and how to enable TPM 2.0 in the BIOS
Your PC “doesn’t meet Windows 11 requirements”? Here are the official requirements, how to check TPM 2.0 and Secure Boot, and how to turn them on in the BIOS (Intel PTT and AMD fTPM).
How to share a USB printer on your network (Windows 11)
Have a USB printer connected to one computer and want to print from others? Here’s how to share it on Windows 11, add it on other PCs and fix errors 0x0000011b and 0x00000709.
USB drive not showing up or “USB device not recognized”: how to fix it
Your USB flash drive doesn’t show up on the PC or you get “USB device not recognized”? Here’s the fix: port and cable, drive letter, USB drivers and power saving.
Touchpad not working on Windows 11: how to fix it
Your laptop touchpad stopped working, the cursor won’t move or gestures don’t respond? Here’s how to fix it: the function key, Windows settings, driver and BIOS.