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How to Install a Solid-State Hard Drive (SSD)

Posted: July 25, 2023

Categories: Accessories

Tags: tech tips

Author: HP Online Store

The modern computer user demands power, speed, and efficiency from all of their smart devices, and living in an age where the standard is constantly being reset, the bar levels up as each year passes.

Today, the expectation for computers is no exception to this rapid progression. Fortunately, the opportunities for upgrading PCs without the need to purchase a new product has opened doors for those looking to make good with the tech they already have.

Solid-state drives (SSDs) have taken the computing world by storm since their consumer market introduction.

WiFi Tethering - How to Use Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot

Posted: June 26, 2023

Categories: Miscellaneous

Tags: technology trends, tech tips, tech at work

Author: HP Online Store

WiFi Tethering - How to Use Your Phone as a Mobile Hotspot

We’ve all been there. You need reliable WiFi to finish a work assignment, play Fortnite with your friends, or stream a new movie, but you can't get a good connection. Did you know that your phone has a powerful feature called WiFi tethering that makes it possible for you to connect to an online network?

In this guide, we outline how you can use WiFi tethering to connect to your phone's cellular network, how the mobile hotspot function works and what kind of data plan you should have to use it.

Picking the right data plan for a mobile hotspot device

Before you begin connecting to a hotspot, you should be familiar with your existing data plan and whether you have enough bandwidth to support your planned activity. You should also keep in mind that the data plan you have for your cell phone can directly impact your download and upload speeds.

KNOW YOUR DATA CAP

Some cellular plans have data caps. Even if you have “unlimited” data, you may

What is Screen Mirroring?

Posted: April 14, 2023

Categories: Laptops, Desktops, Miscellaneous, Monitor

Tags: tech tips, laptops

Author: HP Online Store

Laptop Mobile Phone Screen Mirroring Example

Have you heard of the term “screen mirroring?” While it may sound complicated, it’s relatively simple to do and opens up opportunities for device owners to share gaming experiences, presentations, and even movies on other screens. It’s changing the way we view media and makes it more accessible for those with small or outdated devices. Here’s everything you need to know about how to screen mirror your Windows device.

Screen mirroring explained

Mirroring is showing the exact same thing that’s on one screen on a second screen. It allows you to play the game or movie on your mobile phone, for example, and show it on your big-screen TV as well. Why would you want to mirror? It’s an easy way to share your device with others, it can make viewing small text easier, and it gives you the benefit