Lenovo - S145-15AST 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

Lenovo S145-15AST Laptop: Stay connected and engaged with this 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad notebook. The 1TB hard drive stores the largest files and applications, and the AMD A6 processor makes demanding programs run smoothly. This Lenovo IdeaPad notebook has 4GB of RAM that let you manage multiple tabs at once and a 15.6-inch display that makes streaming content look crisp and detailed.

I bought this computer for my son and it seems to have slowed quite a bit. Can I increase the RAM size by switching out the stocked 4GB RAM with a 16GB RAM?

If the computer was running faster and then slowed down, first, be sure any software you installed is compatible with Windows 10. There is no need to install Microsoft Office software. The software is already part of the operating system, you just need to activate the software with a purchased product key. If you have installed a copy of Microsoft Office, this is conflicting with the existing copy on the system and this will slow your system down. If you have installed a 3rd party anti-virus program, be sure that Windows Defender is turned off and that the trial version of McAfee Anti-Virus software is uninstalled. There can only be one anti-virus program on the system. You may need to restore your system to original factory default settings if any of the programming errors have occurred. You can do that by typing "restore" in the Cortana search window. Just click on the magnifying glass icon at the bottom left of your Windows 10 Desktop. Click on "Reset This PC" Then click on "Get Started" and follow the on screen directions to restore to factory defaults. The Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, is not user upgradable. A certified technician must do all of the work, so as to not void the warranty. We recommend you consult your certified technician about your upgrade options. The maximum RAM this configuration can support is 8GB.

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Lenovo - S145-15AST 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

Lenovo S145-15AST Laptop: Stay connected and engaged with this 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad notebook. The 1TB hard drive stores the largest files and applications, and the AMD A6 processor makes demanding programs run smoothly. This Lenovo IdeaPad notebook has 4GB of RAM that let you manage multiple tabs at once and a 15.6-inch display that makes streaming content look crisp and detailed.

Is there a disc drive built into this laptop that allows for music and movies to be played?

No. There is no built in CD/DVD drive, but you can use an external, USB-based, Windows 10 compatible CD/DVD drive with this computer.

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Lenovo - IdeaPad 15.6" Laptop - AMD Ryzen 3 - 8GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive

Complete daily tasks quickly with this Lenovo IdeaPad laptop. An AMD Ryzen 3 3200U processor and 8GB of RAM run multiple demanding applications simultaneously for easy multitasking, and the 256GB SSD provides ample storage space and swift boots. This Lenovo IdeaPad laptop has AMD Radeon Vega 3 integrated graphics for delivering quality visuals on the 15.6-inch Full HD display.

I noticed after I purchased that this doesn’t have an Ethernet port, is there any sort of adapter that can connect directly to my modem?

Yes. You can use a standard USB 3.0 to ethernet adapter like this one: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/insignia-usb-3-0-to-gigabit-ethernet-adapter-white/3510527.p?skuId=3510527

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Lenovo - ThinkVision 21.5" IPS LED FHD Monitor (HDMI, VGA) - Black

Enjoy detailed images and videos with this 21.5-inch Lenovo ThinkVision LED LCD monitor. The Full HD resolution wide viewing angle screen delivers comfortable viewing from multiple locations, while the adjustable stand ensures personal comfort. This ThinkVision LED LCD monitor comes with HDMI, VGA and USB inputs for convenient connection to external devices.

Can it be rotated 90 degrees on its current stand to be set up in portrait mode?

No. The Lenovo ThinkVision T22i-10 monitor stand can not rotate to portrait mode.

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Lenovo - S145-15AST 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

Lenovo S145-15AST Laptop: Stay connected and engaged with this 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad notebook. The 1TB hard drive stores the largest files and applications, and the AMD A6 processor makes demanding programs run smoothly. This Lenovo IdeaPad notebook has 4GB of RAM that let you manage multiple tabs at once and a 15.6-inch display that makes streaming content look crisp and detailed.

Can I use this laptop for gaming on Call of Duty and other types of games

That will depend on the requirements and compatibility of the specific games. We recommend you check with the specific games' software publisher's web sites for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration.

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Lenovo - G25-10 24.5" LED FHD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (HDMI) - Raven Black

Amplify your gaming excitement with this Lenovo gaming monitor. The 24.5-inch screen features 1920 x 1080 resolution and NearEdgeless bezels, while a 144MHz refresh rate eliminates lag during intense gameplay. This Lenovo monitor is fueled by AMD FreeSync technology, and the blue light filter and height-adjustable stand provide hours of gaming comfort.

Is this Monitors height adjustable.

Yes. The Lenovo G25-10 monitor has a an ergonomic height-adjustable stand.

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Lenovo - S145-15AST 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

Lenovo S145-15AST Laptop: Stay connected and engaged with this 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad notebook. The 1TB hard drive stores the largest files and applications, and the AMD A6 processor makes demanding programs run smoothly. This Lenovo IdeaPad notebook has 4GB of RAM that let you manage multiple tabs at once and a 15.6-inch display that makes streaming content look crisp and detailed.

Does this work for test taking school work ?? Web cam ? Touch screen? How fast is the processor? Can I open multiple screens for school?

Whether the Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15 laptop, model number 81N3009BUS, will work with your school's web site, will depend on the requirements and compatibility of that web site. We recommend you check with your school's web site for their compatibility with Windows 10 S-Mode 64-bit operating system (Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.) and the minimum/recommended hardware requirements (Is a Graphics card required, the processor speed and the minimum required system RAM and the minimum available hard drive space) to run their program, then compare those requirements to this system's configuration. The IdeaPad S145-15 has a 300p webcam and microphone built in. There is no touchscreen. This is a mid-level, moderate use configuration, with its AMD A6-9225 processor. This Dual-Core processor has a base speed of 2.6GHz and a boost speed of up to 3.0GHz. This configuration has 4GB of RAM. It is good with Microsoft Office type programs, internet browsing and other moderate work. This model ships with Windows 10 S-Mode Operating System. Windows 10 S-Mode provides added security by only allowing APPs available ( and therefore certified by Microsoft) at the Microsoft Store. If you don't need the added security or you need to install APPs not available at the Microsoft Store, you can switch to standard Windows 10 Home 64-bit Operating System, at no additional cost.

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Lenovo - Yoga C740 2-in-1 15.6" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 12GB Memory - 256GB Solid State Drive

Lenovo Yoga C740 Convertible 2-in-1 Laptop: Complete daily computing tasks with this Lenovo Yoga laptop. The Intel Core i5-10210U processor works together with the 12GB of RAM, letting you run multiple applications simultaneously for smooth multitasking, while the 256GB SSD offers fast data access times, so you can jump into work sessions quickly. This Lenovo Yoga laptop has a rechargeable lithium-polymer battery that offers up to 15 hours of use on a single charge.

Is there an adapter or docking station that will allow the laptop to connect to two external monitors?

You can use a USB-c universal dock with this Yoga C740-15. There is no dedicated dock for this model.

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Lenovo - S145-15AST 15.6" Laptop - AMD A6-Series - 4GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

Lenovo S145-15AST Laptop: Stay connected and engaged with this 15.6-inch Lenovo IdeaPad notebook. The 1TB hard drive stores the largest files and applications, and the AMD A6 processor makes demanding programs run smoothly. This Lenovo IdeaPad notebook has 4GB of RAM that let you manage multiple tabs at once and a 15.6-inch display that makes streaming content look crisp and detailed.

What is the quality of the video output through the hdmi port?

The maximum resolution that the AMD A6-9225 processor can support through HDMI-Out is: 1920 x 1200 external resolution @60 Hz

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Lenovo - IdeaCentre A340-22IGM 21.5" Touch-Screen All-In-One - Intel Pentium Silver - 8GB Memory - 1TB Hard Drive

Work seamlessly with this Lenovo IdeaCentre desktop computer. The 1TB HDD offers ample storage for your documents and media files, while the 8GB of RAM lets you run several programs simultaneously for smooth multitasking. This Lenovo IdeaCentre computer has a 21.5-inch Full HD touchscreen display that delivers crisp visuals and offers 10-point multi-touch operations for easy interfacing.

how do i hook up my external speakers with jack to this computer i cant quite see if the jack on right hand side of monitor is audio

There is a 3.5mm audio jack on the left side of the screen. Plug your 3.5mm compatible external speakers in there.

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