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How to Fix a Surface Pen Not Working [Step-by-Step]

If you’re surface pen isn’t working, you’ll need to update Drivers & Windows OS. be sure the batteries are charged or replaced. You can reset the Pen using a one or two button shutdown. You can also Unpair and then pair the device again to the surface pro. You can also disable, then enable the Graphics card again.

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12 Best Laptops for Cricut Maker & Design Space (Artist Guide)

If you are looking for the best laptop or computer for Cricut Maker & Design Space, a mid-tier laptop will probably cover your needs. Cricut compatible laptops have a Windows or Mac operating system with an Intel i3 or better CPU, at least 4GB of RAM and 3GB of free space. 

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The 11 Best Laptops for Drawing & Digital Art [Artist Guide]

The Best laptops for drawing will allow you to sketch and animate with software like Photoshop and Krita, You should choose a computer with a mid-range (or higher) CPU, 16 GB RAM and a dedicated GPU. You can avoid laptops with expensive GPUs if you are not working on large animation projects. You can see our comparison: Krita vs Photoshop to compare the two in further depth.

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Lenovo Active Pen 2 Not Working? How to fix it

You can fix a Lenovo active stylus pen (both 1 & 2) that isn’t working by first ensuring you have the most up to date drivers. Next, hold the top button for over 7 seconds. Finally, reverse the battery of the pen to the wrong polarity, and then restart all your devices, including the Lenovo laptop. This will fix your lenovo pen and allow it to work properly again.

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Touch Screen Cleaning: How to safely clean a laptop screen

To safely Clean a laptop screen without destroying it, any alcohol-based cleaners such as Windex or Lysol should be avoided as they can damage the display and cause discoloration. You should also avoid using tissues, paper towels and toilet paper as they may scratch and abrade the screen. Water can be used on microfiber cloths, but only a very small amount.

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