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Guides for testing your keyboard, mouse, screen, sound, network and other hardware, and for fixing what the tests find.
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Why your browser can't tell you how much RAM you have
See why a browser reports only an estimate of your RAM, what that number means, and where to check the exact amount in Windows or macOS.
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How to test every key on your keyboard
Check every key that a browser can detect, spot keys that fail or work only in combinations, and learn what to do about Fn and system keys.
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How to test a used webcam before buying it
Check a used webcam's image, focus, frame rate, cable and mount before you pay, with a browser camera test and a short list of warning signs.
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Why your microphone sounds too quiet
Learn why your microphone sounds quiet, test its input level in your browser, and work through settings, placement, and app fixes that can help.
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Why your spacebar only works when pressed hard
If your spacebar only works when you press hard, test whether the key is failing, then clean it safely and check settings that can delay input.
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Webcam looks too dark even in a bright room
Find out whether your webcam is actually dark or the app is causing it, then fix lighting, camera settings, permissions, or a blocked lens.
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Camera works in one app but not another
Find out why your camera works in one app but not another, then check permissions, device selection, and settings with a quick browser test.
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Microphone sounds robotic or distorted: fixes
Find out whether a robotic microphone sound comes from clipping, Bluetooth, browser processing or an app, then try fixes for Windows and Mac.
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How to tell which microphone your PC is using
See which microphone your PC sends sound from, compare connected mics in a browser test, and fix the wrong input in Windows or an app.
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What to look for in a PC system information report
Learn how to read processor, graphics, screen, battery, and network details in a browser-based PC report, and spot what needs a closer check.
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How to find device information before contacting support
Gather your processor, graphics, screen, battery, and network details, then add your device model and symptoms to make a useful support request.
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How to check if your browser supports screen sharing
Check whether your browser can share a screen, try it safely, and fix common permission or device limits without installing anything.