Currently, most latest generation laptops, especially those that come with Windows 11 from the factory, no longer come with CD/DVD drive, because manufacturers think it’s unnecessary hardware. Thanks to this decision, most modern laptops are much thinner and lighter than those of a few years ago.
Despite the fact that the new trend is to have computers without a CD/DVD reader, there are still thousands of people who have their ‘old’ laptops with this component, which can be easily damaged, especially if we make a series of mistakes that, At first glance, they might seem harmless. Which are?
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One of the most frequent errors is to introduce elements that are not compact discs, such as taps, coins, among other similar objects. Similarly, trying to run a CD or DVD in poor condition (bent, badly scratched, or with small holes from moisture) will wear out the lens.
Although these are the most classic mistakes, there are many people who often commit the following action that might seem harmless. We refer to the fact of leaving any compact disc inside a laptop, something that could put the internal components at risk. For what reason?
According to Full Learning, a portal specialized in technology, laptop users are characterized by the fact that they usually carry these devices from one place to another. If you leave a CD or DVD inside, you run the risk of it moving inside, causing jams or internal damage.
So now you know, if you have an ‘old’ laptop that still has a disc drive, avoid leaving a CD or DVD inside it, as it could get stuck. It is also good that you regularly maintain this hardware, so that it continues to function for many years to come.
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Windows 11: what happens if you press the ‘Windows’, ‘Shift’, and S keys on a PC or laptop?
Most people who take screenshots in Windows 10 need to press the ‘Print Screen‘ and then open an image editor like Photoshop or painting to save the image. You may not know it, but there is a much easier way to do this that few know about.
If we press the keys ‘Windows‘, ‘Shift‘ and ‘yes‘ in Windows 10 a small toolbox will appear at the top of our laptop or pc. Thanks to this function we can make 4 different types of screenshots.
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Windows 10 detects the CCleaner program as a potential security threat
Pay attention. microsoft would have blacklisted CCleaner. The well-known free computer optimization software, through the cleaning of ‘cookies‘, temporary files and useless browser elements, appears as a security threat for Windows 10.
CCleaner It was created and launched by Piriform in 2003, but in 2017 the company was acquired by Avast, and since then this service has been part of a package with other products and promotions from the well-known antivirus company. Here a video about the software in Windows 10.