Laptop Help

[Yosei]

Okay, so yeah, I'm a nub to owning a laptop. To connect to the internet, I just use my DSL connection. I just plug the ethernet cord into my laptop and it works.

I don't like running my laptop over night, but I decided to keep it running last night so I could listen to music in bed. When I got up this morning, it wouldn't connect to the internet, but it works on the desktop PC D: So I assume its an issue with my laptop.

Can anyone help? >_<

[Triumph]

As always with technical difficulties with computers, computer specifications should be provided. In this case, you will need to provide us with your computer specs. And is your computer custom built or purchased from a vendor?

[Ivramire]

Uhh, possibly overheated due to not enough insulation?


Only thing that comes to mind. Lots of desktop-users who get a laptop forget that cooling is more important on the portable version since vents can get blocked easier.

[cillia]

i have a laptop, and i've had that happen a few times...
1) go get a cooling fan for your laptop; it helps out your comp when it works overtime.
2) be sure to restart your comp. that helps most of the time... + if your laptop goes on stand by, it sadly; normally messes up hatever you were just doing on your screen... sigh.

also what operating system do you have?

[Eru]

laptop cooling fans/pads are almost a must, especially if you are playing 3D games and working the pc overtime.

I dunno if it was an overheating issue or not, but I *have* had "wonky" laptop behaviour (USB ports stop working, wireless quit, etc...) due to overheating before.

Here are some results for laptop cooling fans from Google shopping
you definitely want one of the pad-like one tho.
I'd expect to pay around $25 for one.

Good luck!

[Ivramire]

I generally find that I never need to worry about overheating as long as I have the room moderately cool and elevate the laptop so the vents have plenty of room.


I used to keep it up 24/7 for about 3 weeks about the time I was in Rush.