Another help me decide on a laptop thread

[Loudram]

I ordered my laptop today but the Vevo was out of stock so I found a different one. Similar specs and good ratings but cheaper.

Lenovo Ideapad 5 | 15.6" FHD IPS Laptop | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | 16GB DDR4 RAM | 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD | Backlit Keyboard | Numeric Keypad | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth | Abyss Blue | Windows 11 Home (Renewed) https://a.co/d/ips8U28

 

[mattfivefour]

I ordered my laptop today but the Vevo was out of stock so I found a different one. Similar specs and good ratings but cheaper.

Lenovo Ideapad 5 | 15.6" FHD IPS Laptop | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | 16GB DDR4 RAM | 512GB NVMe M.2 SSD | Backlit Keyboard | Numeric Keypad | Wi-Fi 6 + Bluetooth | Abyss Blue | Windows 11 Home (Renewed) https://a.co/d/ips8U28

I think you'll really like the Lenovo Ideapad. I bought one two years ago and have never regretted it.

 

[Loudram]

I think you'll really like the Lenovo Ideapad. I bought one two years ago and have never regretted it.

Thanks for that endorsement. It looks like a nice one. I didn't have a preference for brands as long as it was a recognized brand. I just wanted something that will last. This sounds like it will.

 

[mattfivefour]

@Loudram, well it's been 5 months, brother. How are you enjoying your Lenovo IdeaPad?

 

[Loudram]

I love it. It's been great. The only issue is the fingerprint reader doesn't work right with Linux. It worked fine with Windows 11 the week I ran that. That's not the computers fault. It's a compatibility issue with Linux. I just replaced my old modem and router with new ones and now I'm getting the speed I'm paying for. I'm paying for Gig speed. I was getting 60 MB. Now I'm getting 900 MB+ next to the router. What a difference a new modem and router makes.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

I'm spewin with my surfacepri as the cursor seems to have disappeared and the keyboard doesn't work.

Luckily it has tablet mode and i can still type etc on that but it doesn't feel the same.

 

[Ghoti Ichthus]

Turn off the power without logging off/signing out and reboot. Takes care of a lot of issues.
OR
Go to settings and find the keyboard and turn it back on.

AND

Pray.

 

[Spartan Sprinter]

Turn off the power without logging off/signing out and reboot. Takes care of a lot of issues.
OR
Go to settings and find the keyboard and turn it back on.

AND

Pray.

Thanks sis, i've tried everything and am just content now that i'm still sort of able to use it

 

[mattfivefour]

A Google search for surface pro missing cursor and keyboard doesn't work gave me the following AI summary. Maybe it will help?
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If your Surface Pro is experiencing a missing cursor and unresponsive keyboard, the first steps to try are: checking if your touchpad is enabled, detaching and reattaching the keyboard, updating your drivers, restarting your device, and checking for any physical debris on the touchpad; if the issue persists, you may need to further troubleshoot by checking your system settings, running a system file checker, or even considering a system restore or factory reset.

Here are a few things to try:

• Check touchpad settings: Ensure your touchpad is not disabled in your system settings.
  
  
• Detach and reattach the keyboard: Disconnect the keyboard from your Surface Pro and then reattach it firmly, checking for any debris that might be interfering with the connection.
  
  
• Update drivers: Go to Device Manager and update the drivers for your touchpad and keyboard.
  
  
• Restart your Surface Pro: Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches.
  
  
• Check for physical issues: Inspect the touchpad for any dirt or debris that could be preventing proper functionality.
  
  
• Keyboard shortcuts: Try pressing function keys like "Fn + F3" or "Fn + F5" to toggle touchpad visibility.
  
  
• System updates: Check for available Windows updates and install them.
  
  
• Run System File Checker: Use the "sfc /scannow" command in Command Prompt to check for corrupted system files.
  
  
• Check UEFI settings: Boot your Surface into the UEFI firmware settings to see if the cursor appears there, which could indicate a hardware issue.

If none of the above solutions work, you may need to:

• Restore to a previous system point: If you recently made changes to your system, try restoring to a previous state where the keyboard and touchpad were working properly.
  
  
• Perform a factory reset: This should be considered as a last resort as it will erase all your data.
  
  
• Contact Microsoft support: If the problem persists, reach out to Microsoft support for further assistance.