Laptop notes

From raju

Lenovo Flex 5

Update drivers

Use Lenovo Vantage to update drivers.

Dummy

features I need

  • When gmail is accessed, is there a "mark unread from here" option?
This option is not available in iphone, android.
  • Long battery life
  • ssd hard drive
  • Can we edit word documents?
This is not available in chromebook.
  • Can we fill pdf forms?
  • Is there a way to access internet when wireless is not available?

Yes, you can use phone as a hotspot.

features needed in a laptop bag

  • lightweight
  • water resistant

useful software

  • notepad++
  • pdftk
  • gvim
  • acroread
  • miniconda

docking

When docking to an external monitor

search for "lid" in the start menu -> choose "Change what closing the lid does"

or go to "Control Panel\Hardware and Sound\Power Options\System Settings"

    Power and sleep buttons and lid settings -> When I close the lid
    
    -> On battery = Do nothing
    -> Plugged in = Do nothing