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    new to laptop...

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by cool_coder, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. cool_coder

    cool_coder Newbie

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    hello everyone,
    today i bought the dell inspiron 15r (3rd gen).
    i would like to know what things i should do so that my laptop works amazing for long time.
    this is my first laptop, so dont know a thing about what care i need to take, update software , etc.
    it would be really helpful if i got some useful advice from experienced users over here.
    thank you. :notworthy:
     
    cool_coder, Aug 15, 2012
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  2. KSMB

    KSMB Notebook Deity

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    Well there is nothing special you can do except be careful. Just basic stuff.

    Ps. Dont overclock is the only advice i have if you want long life on
    the gpu
     
    KSMB, Aug 15, 2012
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  3. AngryBambi

    AngryBambi Notebook Consultant

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    i'm guessing you're not new to laptops in general right? Just to this one?
     
    AngryBambi, Aug 15, 2012
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    cool_coder Newbie

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    thank you for your advice. can you please tell me what overclocking is & how to do it? (just for my information sake...)
    can you please also give me advice in doing some initial settings?
    i dunno anything about laptops since this is my first one.
    i own a desktop that too with win xp.
    so i am basically new to windows 7 as well.
    your sincere advice would be of real help to me.
    thank you....:smile:
     
    cool_coder, Aug 16, 2012
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  5. cool_coder

    cool_coder Newbie

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    yes i am new to laptops as a whole.
    this is my first laptop, so basically i have no idea what all needs to be done once you unbox it.
    your advice will be of great help to me.
    thank you...:smile:
     
    cool_coder, Aug 16, 2012
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  6. AngryBambi

    AngryBambi Notebook Consultant

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    Have you had any PC before?
     
    AngryBambi, Aug 16, 2012
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    If you want your battery last longer, pull it out when you are using the charger. Try to eat carefully when so food won't fall into the keyboard. Same goes for drinking. Don't shack it or put it heavy on the tablet. Don't dang it against the wall, son chew on it. Use it on a hard surface...
     
    intel 4004, Aug 16, 2012
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  8. AngryBambi

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    Yeah don't leave it on the bed either, it will get clogged with dust, and overheat eventually
     
    AngryBambi, Aug 16, 2012
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