How to Have Your Laptop Run Like a Desktop PC

Have your laptop operate like a PC.

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Don't you get bummed out when you laptop runs so slow? Don't you wish you could have a portable desktop small enough to fit in your brief case? In this article, I'll teach you how to have a laptop run like a desktop PC without buying one of those expensive, goofy looking docks.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

A laptop (with three USB 2.0 outlets
An external hard drive
A surge suppressor.
A mouse (computer of course)
External speakers
A USB Hub (if your laptop doesn't have three USB ports.
Money to purchase these materials.

Step1

Get the mouse and plug it in to your USB port. Make sure the batteries are in the mouse and connect the mouse to the PC. Make sure your laptop recognizes the new hardware.

Step2

Plug in the surge suppressor to a outlet in a wall nearby. This is where you'll plug in all of your power adapters (for your USB Hub, laptop power, speakers, and external hard drive).

Step3

Plug the external hard drive into your laptop via USB. Then if your external hard drive has a power adapter, plug that into the surge suppressor. Turn the hard drive on (if you can) and make sure the computer recognizes it.

Step4

Plug in the speakers into your laptop either via PC or in the headphone jack. Then, if they have a power cord, plug that into the surge suppressor.

Step5

If you purchased a USB Hub, plug that into your USB port.

Tips & Warnings

Make sure that your surge suppressor is hooked up to the bottom outlet so you don't turn off everything when you flick the light switch.
Try to keep your cords from getting tangled up.
If you need to, you can purchase a mouse pad for your mouse.