https://slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17 Questions and discussions regarding technical topics including computers, overclocking, tweaking, modding, etc. en Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:20:44 GMT 5 https://static.slickdealscdn.com/images/misc/rss.jpg https://slickdeals.net/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=17 Copyright 1999 - 2026 https://slickdeals.net/f/19603152-constant-error-popups?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 What is this?? I am getting a popup that says this app can't run on your PC and to check with publisher to a different version? I don't recall installing anything recently?!?

Worse, it doesn't say the name of the app, wtf. I used to get this like once a day. Now its popping up a LOT. But its not consistent... I clicked on tab, popup. I went to another tab, nothing. I went back to the first tab, no popup. So it's not due to my navigation?!?

Any suggestions on how to fix? Thanks!

System Specs
]]> Sun, 07 Jun 26 17:37:43 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum roykirk1 thread-19603152 https://slickdeals.net/f/19602924-charge-lenovo-t480s-without-using-usb-c?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 What is a decent docking station: Model 40A9, Model 40AS, Model 40AC? Have about 3 Lenovo chargers: First one that stayed at home, gave this warning on and off - Charger is Lower wattage than... What is a decent docking station: Model 40A9, Model 40AS, Model 40AC?

Have about 3 Lenovo chargers:
First one that stayed at home, gave this warning on and off - Charger is Lower wattage than the one supplied...." - now it stopped charging. Also the charging indicator light, Orange/White does not work reliably. I also reset through the pin hole underneath.

So used the second-one from my back pack - it worked fine for a day - Orange/White light came back on. A day later, its square 1! 2nd charger has issue? Can the laptop damage the charger? ]]> Sun, 07 Jun 26 16:33:21 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-19602924 https://slickdeals.net/f/19408779-connected-ac-adapter-has-lower-wattage-than-shipped-with-your-computer-lenovo?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Here are reddit discussions but my Vantage app does not have these settings. https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad...tage_than/ Pin hole reset temp fixed - it came back. What should I do - its a... Here are reddit discussions but my Vantage app does not have these settings.
https://www.reddit.com/r/thinkpad...tage_than/

Pin hole reset temp fixed - it came back.
What should I do - its a T480s? ]]> Sat, 11 Apr 26 17:39:42 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-19408779 https://slickdeals.net/f/19386234-need-help-finding-the-right-hardware?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I'm a truck driver who looking for a Monitor (Ideal) or a tv (less Ideal) to run off 2024 ROG Laptop.

My Current setup: I am currently using a Samsung q60 32" in my truck that I use primary for either to extend my display off my gaming laptop ROG 2024 and for my Apple tv. I also occasionly use my PS5 although that mostly stays at home. I use Bluetooth soundbar for sound.

Power isn't really a problem and neither is price. I am primary looking for the right balance.

I dislike smart tvs as I have my devices that steam the things that I want. I would rather hdmi switch inputs rather than endless AI trying to switch my devices which takes forever and it rarely does what I want.
]]> Sun, 05 Apr 26 17:47:21 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum Sword_oF_Combat thread-19386234 https://slickdeals.net/f/19306689-how-do-i-log-into-my-windows-11-pc-without-wifi?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Hi So my Windows 11 machines has a PIN set up. It appears that when I enter the PIN, it checks online for my stored PIN? Or something? In any case, sometimes, I power up and enter the pin... Hi

So my Windows 11 machines has a PIN set up. It appears that when I enter the PIN, it checks online for my stored PIN? Or something? In any case, sometimes, I power up and enter the pin before my PC has completed connecting to my wifi... and I get an error (your computer is offline, pin cannot be verified)....

Which makes me think... if wifi is down... how do I log in??? Is my PC now rendered useless without wifi? That would be ridiculous! Can and how do I change this?

Thanks!!!! ]]> Sun, 15 Mar 26 00:59:58 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum roykirk1 thread-19306689 https://slickdeals.net/f/19167139-wifi-worked-this-morning-it-updated-bit-defender-software-wifi-doesn-t-work-anymore?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. now wifi does not turn on. Lenovo T430s on Win 11 pro Win 11 pro was a fresh install in Dec. Device manager shows network adapter -... WiFi worked this morning. it updated bit defender software. now wifi does not turn on.
Lenovo T430s on Win 11 pro
Win 11 pro was a fresh install in Dec.

Device manager shows network adapter - all clear - no yellow mark or whatever.

- I did a network reset. no luck
- Uninstalled bit defender software - no luck
- Wireless LAN is Enabled in BIOS

What is likely causing it? ]]> Mon, 02 Feb 26 20:15:01 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-19167139 https://slickdeals.net/f/19174870-how-to-add-a-picture-while-reply-in-a-deal-thread?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I am having a issue with adding a picture while replying on a deal thread in the Slickdeals app any guidance? TIA I am having a issue with adding a picture while replying on a deal thread in the Slickdeals app any guidance? TIA ]]> Wed, 04 Feb 26 18:42:29 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum Sabretooth01 thread-19174870 https://slickdeals.net/f/19043275-how-to-set-up-ghostery-to-block-google-sign-on-pop-up?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I use Ghostery as it does a good job on Outlook.com Ghsotery changed their interface - so there is no room to enter the custom filter: ||accounts.google.com/gsi/*$xhr,script,3p ||id.google.com^... I use Ghostery as it does a good job on Outlook.com

Ghsotery changed their interface - so there is no room to enter the custom filter:
||accounts.google.com/gsi/*$xhr,script,3p
||id.google.com^
||smartlock.google.com^
||accounts.google.com/gsi/iframe

What can I do to filter this annoyance? ]]> Wed, 31 Dec 25 17:18:17 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-19043275 https://slickdeals.net/f/19117777-routers-i-would-appreciate-any-help-i-know-this-is-a-bit-long?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I need some help setting up routers and am a bit confused if I'm doing the right thing. I have Xfinity Voice, so my main modem is a modem and router combo.
And it is an ARRIS SURFboard SVG2482AC DOCSIS 3.0 Cable Modem & AC2350 Wi-Fi Router with an 800 mbps Xfinity plan.

Then upstairs I have an access point with a TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Router (Archer A54)—a dual-band router. My house is about 2500 sq ft

I recently added another access point: a TP-Link AXE5400 Tri-Band WiFi 6E Router (Archer AXE75). This is located about 25 ft away in the back of the house. I have a detached workshop/shed and could not get a good wifi signal. The total is about 60 ft from my main Arris router. My long-term plan was to maybe add a wired connection out there. I decided to try this way, and to my surprise, this seems to be working well for the shed. On this router only, I notice I have to pick 2.4g or 5g when I sign on. 2.4g seems to be better most of the time. Since the signal strength seems to vary between the two. ]]> Mon, 19 Jan 26 23:29:45 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum RR78 thread-19117777 https://slickdeals.net/f/19039309-these-calls-are-driving-me-nuts-2-3-times-a-day-i-get-a-call-from-some-tax-service-wanting-to-help-me-pay-off-what-i-owe-i-owe-nothing?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Sure you can click on '5' to get off their list as they claim, but that does no good.

You can block that number on your phone but that does no good because they use different phone numbers each time so I'm not able to block them and I'm doomed to having them bother me 2-3 times a day for as long as I have this phone number and I'm not giving up my phone number.

Is there anything at all I can do? The Do Not Call List is useless. I again put myself on it anyhow but it doesn't do anything. I can't block or click '5; to get myself off their list. ]]> Tue, 30 Dec 25 19:27:14 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum just123me thread-19039309 https://slickdeals.net/f/19052782-30-rebate-solar-generator-power-station?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Hello all,

I purchased a F3000 Anker SOLIX power station on the 31st but the product isn't going to arrive until the 12th. Is there any way that I can still qualify for this rebate? The terms are somewhat vague and don't want to drop a bunch of money right now if it doesn't make sense. ]]> Fri, 02 Jan 26 23:19:07 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum fvshaggy thread-19052782 https://slickdeals.net/f/19035037-apple-ssd-enclosure?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 [FONT="Verdana"]Hello,

I am looking for an enclosure or converter for my mid 2024 and 2015 Macbook Pro SSDs. I'd like to use my existing SSDs to boot from an enclosure.

MBP and SSD Details:

Macbook Pro 13" Mid-2014
Model: A1502 EMC2875

SSD Model: MZ-JPU512T/0A6

Macbook Pro 15" Mid-2015
Model: A1398 EMC2909

SSD Model: MZ-JPV2560/0A4

I purchased your device SABRENT USB 3.2 Type C M.2 PCIe NVMe + 2.5/3.5 Inch SSD & HDD Converter [DS-UCMH], however it does not work with my SSDs.

Please advise on how to do this and/or recommend a product.
]]> Mon, 29 Dec 25 21:27:02 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum enetizen thread-19035037 https://slickdeals.net/f/19015552-activating-office-after-moving-to-win-11?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I don't have MS account.

It thinks that I already installed Office - but I moved to different PC,
Activation gives a phone line which in turn asks me to go MS account, which I do not use!

Is there a proper customer support for office products? MS stores are all closed! ]]> Wed, 24 Dec 25 18:40:29 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-19015552 https://slickdeals.net/f/19035586-need-some-advice-on-a-magsafe-charger?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I bought recently the apple watch series 11 and also the airpods pro 3 and would like to get a good magsafe charger for it but not sure what to get..Ive never had a magsafe charger before so not... I bought recently the apple watch series 11 and also the airpods pro 3 and would like to get a good magsafe charger for it but not sure what to get..Ive never had a magsafe charger before so not familiar what is good..Ive seen the Belkin ones online the three in one for 129 which seems kind of steep but the reviews for it are mixed, same goes for the ESR Cryoboost ones, some say its good while others say its not..so not sure what to get. Next yr I will buy the iphone 18 when it comes out so hopefully whatever I buy will be compatible with that thanks appreciate it ]]> Mon, 29 Dec 25 23:56:28 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum lakerfanalways thread-19035586 https://slickdeals.net/f/19011346-good-wifi-mesh-for-1gig-fiber-internet?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 We just got fiber finally installed. My current wifi mesh system caps out at 300 Mbps (Deco M9 Plus). Looking to get a faster mesh system. The current one gets close to it's max, about 300 Mbps at about 20 feet away with no walls. But the furthest hop over about 50 feet away in the office where one of the pucks is goes through several walls and a bathroom and drops to about 50 Mbps on a good day.

I don't have an easy option to run hardline ethernet that 50ft from the fiber switch to the office. I figured the mesh wifi is the best option I have. What's the best one to utilize? Or is there anything else that would work in my situation? I don't need the full gig in the office, but several hundred Mbps would sure help because as soon as you VPN in you lose a lot of speed. No option to move teh fiber switch either, it's stuck in the living room point 50 ft away. ]]> Tue, 23 Dec 25 18:06:02 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum jordanz12 thread-19011346 https://slickdeals.net/f/18908491-requesting-assistance-from-a-temu-techy-about-this-sweet-looking-amazon-bf-311-gaming-laptop?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 No-name laptop [amazon.com] at Amazon, was $311 for 16gb/256gb version in blue on BF (deal is over)

Not the greatest price, I know. I see similar stuff on Temu and Alibaba for less, but i'm having a hard time figuring out if what they're selling is exactly the same as this (I REALLY like this blue colour, assuming it looks like this IRL)

for comparison, here's similar laptops at the chinese sites....

this one [alibaba.com] is $180 plus ship at Alibaba, I can't figure out if the Amazon one looks more like their version of "green" than "blue".
]]> Mon, 01 Dec 25 03:56:25 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum pootboy thread-18908491 https://slickdeals.net/f/18910849-international-use-of-tvs?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Does LG and Sony Tvs in USA work in India, when it's 220v 50hz? I wanted to buy a TV from USA and ship it to India. ]]> Mon, 01 Dec 25 13:34:28 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ronnyjohn8845 thread-18910849 https://slickdeals.net/f/18746482-download-windows-11-24h2-iso-file-after-25h2-release?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 How can I download Windows 11 24H2 ISO file after 25H2 release? I prefer to get it from Microsoft! Is this site any good? https://pureinfotech.com/windows-...fter-25h2/ How can I download Windows 11 24H2 ISO file after 25H2 release?
I prefer to get it from Microsoft!

Is this site any good?
https://pureinfotech.com/windows-...fter-25h2/ ]]> Wed, 29 Oct 25 20:22:46 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-18746482 https://slickdeals.net/f/18767260-what-xfinity-cable-modem-with-voice?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Right now I have an ARRIS SVG2482AC that I own (not rent) and I was thinking of an upgrade. The plan I have is up to 1300 mbps download and 35 mbps upload. The only one listed as compatible is... Right now I have an ARRIS SVG2482AC that I own (not rent) and I was thinking of an upgrade.

The plan I have is up to 1300 mbps download and 35 mbps upload.

The only one listed as compatible is a Netgear CM2050V if I want voice for my landlines.

Is this a good choice?

Also this new one only has one LAN port. The Arris has 4, which is what I now use and need.
Thanks for any suggestions. ]]> Tue, 04 Nov 25 21:51:37 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum RR78 thread-18767260 https://slickdeals.net/f/18662761-protecting-windows-10-pc-if-it-can-not-update-to-win-11?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 One of my pc is not eligible to upgrade to win 11. I do not want to give MS my email ID - there is a way to extend it for just 1yr. Is Virus sw is enough to give the protection? I hear there... One of my pc is not eligible to upgrade to win 11.

I do not want to give MS my email ID - there is a way to extend it for just 1yr.

Is Virus sw is enough to give the protection?
I hear there is still a way upgrade to win 11.

Best way to proceed? ]]> Sun, 05 Oct 25 06:02:11 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-18662761 https://slickdeals.net/f/18669007-win-11-upgrade-workaround?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 I have legacy bios on one of my PCs - not UEFI. Does it mean the work around win 11 upgrade should not be done? Are UEFI, TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot requirements for the workaround Win 11 install? I have legacy bios on one of my PCs - not UEFI.

Does it mean the work around win 11 upgrade should not be done?

Are UEFI, TPM 2.0 or Secure Boot requirements for the workaround Win 11 install? ]]> Mon, 06 Oct 25 22:45:56 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-18669007 https://slickdeals.net/f/18689413-vivoactive-4s-problematic?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Had it for just over 2yrs & is in mint condition
Connection to charging has become unreliable
Now it does not hold charge

Garmin says warranty has expired.
Garmin says battery should have lasted for the life of the watch - watch works fine when the charge is there. They only offer 20% off.

Are there places that can repair?

What to do? ]]> Fri, 10 Oct 25 21:23:05 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 thread-18689413 https://slickdeals.net/f/18466678-android-15-update-says-two-sim-on-s21-fe-can-not-turn-off?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Android automatically updated one of the two S21FE to Android 15. {SM-G990U3/DS (when it was new, I did flash it with the default to get rid of bloatware - this created the DS on the model name.... Android automatically updated one of the two S21FE to Android 15.
{SM-G990U3/DS (when it was new, I did flash it with the default to get rid of bloatware - this created the DS on the model name.
The box it came with has SM-G990U2
SM-G990UCACXAU}

Prior to this, S21 FE had just one SIM (physical) and one IMEI.
Now it has IMEI 2 as "unknown" - besides can not turn off SIM2 on the SIM manager.

So the result is it shows the carrier name (SIM 1) and displays "invalid card" presumably for SIM2 on the front when u swipe it down. ]]> Fri, 18 Jul 25 00:27:18 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum ms2000 https://slickdeals.net/f/18466678-android-15-update-says-two-sim-on-s21-fe-can-not-turn-off?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 https://slickdeals.net/f/18537586-power-supply-for-hp-m01-f20-desktop?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 Any idea of the power supply for this model? I was hoping to buy it and install a video card but I can't find any specs on the power supply.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/167639749609 ]]> Mon, 18 Aug 25 12:34:29 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum BudmanTom thread-18537586 https://slickdeals.net/f/18535858-getting-annoying-sibilance-through-my-denon-avr-1911-receiver-when-streaming-shows-movies?utm_source=rss&utm_content=&utm_medium=RSS2 My system includes a Denon AVR-1911, an Onn 4K, and a TCL 55S405 TV. I' ve recently been noticing annoying sibilance when watching/listening to streaming shows in Dolby Digital Plus. I've since learned that this is a known issue with older Denon receivers. I've tried disabling DD+ in the Onn 4K, but the Denon still shows DD+ on the display. I've tried using the optical out from the TV, selecting pass-through mode, and assigning the optical input on the Denon. I'm still seeing DD+ on my Denon display. I just tried switching Paramount+ content to stereo mode on my receiver, and I still heard the sibilance. I spent a lot of time trying to figure this out, to no avail. I'd like to configure my system so that I can stream content (from Netflix, HBOMax, Prime, etc.) in a surround format without that annoying DD+ sibilance. Any ideas?
]]> Sun, 17 Aug 25 15:25:57 +0000 Slickdeals Tech Support Forum Forum Pickngrin thread-18535858