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How to fix a laptop keyboard

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 The keyboard is probably the area of a laptop that you interact with most, making it incredibly frustrating when something goes wrong. If your keyboard is extremely slow to respond, or one or more keys have stopped working altogether, this is the article for you.  Step 1: Find the cause of the issue Working out whether it's your computer's hardware or software that's causing the issue is crucial to finding a solution. The best way to do this is by entering the BIOS (or UEFI) on your device. Most Windows devices offer a keyboard shortcut to get there, often involving the 'Delete' and 'Esc' keys. The exact combination varies by manufacturer, so it's worth looking it up unless you are willing to go through trial and error. If you're able to access the BIOS without any issue, it's likely to be a software-based issue, and the following tips should help. That's because the BIOS is separate from the rest of the operating system, so wouldn't be ...

How to use Timeline in Windows 10

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 Windows 10's Timeline was added in the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. Housed within Task View, it allows you to gain a quick overview of what you were working on, with support for up to 30 days of history.Clicking on a relevant result will, very quickly load that document, image or website, allowing you to dive straight back in to what you were working on. Here's how to make the most of Timeline on Windows 10. Where can I find Timeline? Despite being released alongside Windows 10 back in 2015, very few people are thought to use Task View on a regular basis. It acts as a hub for multitasking on Windows 10, so it makes sense for Timeline to be accessible here. Just click Windows + Tab to get started, or there's a dedicated Task View button next to Cortana on the taskbar by default. Don't get this confused with the Alt + Tab shortcut, which allows you to quickly switch between open windows. Both can be effective in boosting your multitasking abilities. Once in task view, s...