Why Is My Monitor Not Detecting My Computer?

How to Fix Laptop Not Detecting Monitor

A common problem I face with my laptop and monitor is that all of a sudden, my monitor fails to detect my laptop. I have a small work space, so I need to switch back and forth between my two work laptops and my personal laptops. This particular issue happens only with my personal laptop.

There is an easy fix for this, which only applies when you have checked everything else and can’t find any other problem. For example, you checked your connections, your dongle or hub is not overheated, your HDMI cable is working properly, and so on.

This issue happens to me every two to three weeks and here is my fix, which is super simple.

First, turn off your monitor, unplug it from the power outlet, then unplug your power input cable from the monitor as well. Turn off your laptop or computer. Wait for one minute. Then start connecting power to the monitor, turn it on, and turn on your laptop or computer.

This sounds too good to be true, but this works for me most of the time and my monitor starts working again. I believe the reason behind this is that when you unplug, keep your monitor off for one minute and restart, it registers a new session and recognises the laptop.

If the above solution does not work, that means the problem lies somewhere else. For example, in the past my dongle got burnt and I had to change to a new dongle to make my monitor work again.

How to Create a New Gmail Account | How to Create a Free Gmail ID

How to Setup a Free Gmail Account

Creating your first Gmail email should not be a difficult task and in this article, I will talk about what you need to know.

Here are some basics you need to know –

- Type in create Gmail account in your search bar or go directly to https://www.gmail.com

- Click on Create an Account. You will have to enter your name and Username. Username is what will make up your email address. Most of the usernames are taken, so you will have to be creative with your username. Gmail also suggests a username, which can be of good help.

- Pick a strong password as suggested. Do not share your password with anyone else.

- You will have to verify your phone number.

After following the above steps, your email will be ready. Once you have access to your email, your next step should be to familiarize yourself with how to use your inbox and other basics such as how to send, receive, and organise emails.

I have created a detailed video showing the step-by-step process so you can follow along and easily create your first Gmail email. It doesn’t take a lot of time to complete the process. Also, I will walk you through the details you need to know to start sending and receiving emails like a pro.

Here is the link: How to Create New Gmail Account from Scratch

How Much Does Starlink Satellite Internet Cost in Canada? | Starlink Canada Unlimited

Starlink In Canada Prices and Plans | Satellite Internet in Canada

 Starlink, a satellite Internet service, uses a satellite network developed by Elon Musk’s private spaceflight company SpaceX to provide Internet around the globe.

SpaceX uses low-Earth orbit satellites to provide high-speed Internet across the globe. As of this writing, coverage is provided to 34 countries and improving satellite infrastructure will add more countries around the globe. You can view the updated coverage area here:

Starlink offers two types of satellite Internet in Canada for non-business users: Residential Internet and RV Internet. Residential Internet is suitable for those with an address or who don’t need to change their location. RV Internet is for those who want mobility. You can take RV Internet anywhere you go, without location boundaries.

In Canada, the cost of Starlink is as below (as of this writing):

Starlink Residential satellite Internet: $140 per month + Service taxes $18.20 (Upfront Hardware cost is $759 and $65 for shipping plus $107.12 tax)

Starlink RV satellite Internet: $170 per month + Service taxes $22.10 (Upfront Hardware cost is $759 and $65 for shipping plus $107.12 tax)

Both plans are for no-contract, unlimited Internet with a speed of 50 to 150 Mbps. Reported Starlink speeds vary, but in general they are below 100 Mpbs download and 30 Mbps upload, but your own results may vary.

Speeds and downtime provided by Starlink are a lot better than other satellite providers and there also is no contract. Some rural areas have had no Internet access in Canada before, so something definitely is better than nothing. As Starlink is working to increase its coverage across the globe, in the future I hope more remote locations will have access to better satellite Internet.

Ahmed Dawn YouTube Banner Refresh | Ahmed Dawn Website Banner Refresh

Ahmed Dawn Dot Come Banner & YouTube Banner Redesign

Not exactly sure when I had my last banner designed, but it’s been a few years and it’s time to refresh. My current banner was nice and visually pleasing, but I wanted to have something similar, but better.

I put up a work order on a freelancer site and within less than an hour I received 50 designers interested in work. It was difficult to pick, so it took me some time. But after sorting through all the responses, I decided to hire two designers for different perspectives.

I mentioned that I want a banner similar to my current one with different elements and designing. The 1st designer seemed to get it and sent me a beautiful new banner that I liked right away. However, the 2nd designer kept sending me something totally different and I had difficulty explaining what I wanted to him.

After some corrections and communicating back and forth, I decided on the 1st designer’s banner. The 2nd designer failed to come up with anything I liked, so I sent him what the 1st designer did and asked him to change the background picture only. The reason I chose two designers was because I knew one of them would not be up to what I was looking for.

Finally, after copying the 1st designer, the 2nd designer was able to come up with something I like, although he kept making mistakes and I had to correct him many times.

I am posting both designs here, so you can see what they look like. I will be using both designs and will change them back and forth.

I have no plan to change the banner any time soon, but who knows? Maybe after 3 or 4 years I might want something different – we will see.

Kindle Paperwhite: First Impressions and If It’s Worth the Cost

My First Kindle Paperwhite – Why I Bought An eReader

I donated 75% of my paper books a decade ago and have been sluggish about reading books since then. Most of my reading materials now are online. I attempted to read paper books every now and then, but it was unsuccessful because I felt weird reading something that is not a screen.

I saw people reading eReaders, but kept putting myself off buying one for the various excuses that my mind came up with. Finally, I forced myself to buy an Amazon Kindle Paperwhite to start a new tutorial series on my A Dawn YouTube Channel and my experience has been phenomenal so far.

I like the idea that I can take as many books as I want with me anywhere I go. This feature alone would be a huge plus for getting an eBook reader. Another big difference I noticed is that reading a book on an eReader (rather than a tablet or laptop) is that the screen mimics a paper page and is glare free. It doesn’t hurt the eyes and doesn’t feel like I am looking at a device screen.

The Amazon Kindle ecosystem offers overwhelming volumes of book options and a lot of them are actually free. My Kindle Paperwhite 11th Gen even synced all my eBooks that I bought many years ago and forgot about.

I liked my Kindle Paperwhite so much that I am planning to get another eReader, a Kobo Libra 2, which has a different ecosystem. One big advantage the Kobo has is that you can borrow a book from the Toronto Public Library and directly download it to your Kobo device without stepping foot in the library.

I will be sharing more posts about my Kindle and Kobo experiences on my YouTube Channel and on this site.