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Knowing something about laptop repair can really be essential. When you own a laptop, and have used it for some time, it is always possible that something may go wrong with the device. As with any mechanical device, the chance of a failure occurring increases with the amount of time you use the device. … Read more
Lenovo ThinkPad T580 Processor 8th Generation Intel® Core™ i7-8650U with vPro™ (1.90GHz, up to 4.20GHz with Turbo Boost, 8MB Cache) 7th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-7200U Processor (2.50GHz, up to 3.10GHz with Turbo Boost, 3MB Cache) Graphics Integrated Intel® UHD Graphics 620 Integrated Intel® HD Graphics 620 NVIDIA® GeForce® MX150 2 GB GDDR5 (optional) Webcam … Read more
Part Number: 81H70058US If you’re looking for a reliable laptop that doesn’t overwhelm you with bells and whistles you’ll never use, take a look at the Lenovo IdeaPad 130. It’s a well built budget oriented affordable, all-purpose laptop. It is pretty light and easy to carry around despite its full sized 15.6″ display. Capable of … Read more
Looking for info on the Lenovo branded V7000 Storwize? See my V7000 for Lenovo post. IBM Storwize V7000 Upgrade Procedure I recently upgraded the firmware on two V7000 Storwize systems. Both went smoothly by using the GUI manager. While one node is being upgraded the other takes over control so there is no downtime. However, … Read more
updated: 12/21/2022 Round-Robin DNS Setup is a great way to ensure your website or online application runs smoothly and efficiently. It provides an effective load-balancing technique that improves the performance of your website by distributing incoming requests across multiple sources. This setup helps to reduce downtime, as well as eliminate single points of failure. Through … Read more
Lenovo Recycling Programs What to do with older, outdated Lenovo equipment? You want to be environmentally responsible and not just throw old rechargeable batteries in the trash bin. Lenovo has the answers for you. Below are two great programs allowing you to recycle Lenovo machines in an easy responsible way. According to Lenovo: Lenovo offers environmentally … Read more
Updated: 12/2022 I recently was tasked with creating a Redhat kickstart server so we could install lab machines automatically across the network instead of installing each one manually with a DVD. The following are the steps I took to create an install server and the kickstart configuration file. I’m using RHEL6.1 x86_64 and Intel-based servers. … Read more
Lenovo is releasing a rugged new Thinkpad X130e ultraportable designed for student and education use. Since it’s target audience is geared toward a younger user, the X130e has more durable body panels to withstand being slung in a backpack. It’s customizable with a choice of AMD or Intel Core processors, Radeon or Intel graphics with … Read more
