prof2000
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![Corel - Paintshop Pro Ultimate - Windows [Digital]](https://pisces.bbystatic.com/prescaled/500/500/image2/BestBuy_US/images/products/8b453af4-c3a5-47af-ba18-1f3300edbb0f.jpg)
Make every shot your best shot with PaintShop Pro Ultimate, an advanced photo editor delivering a versatile range of pro-level editing and graphic design tools, time-saving AI-based solutions, and a bonus pack of premium software. Ultimate-only features: MultiCam Capture 2.0 Lite, 50 free new modern fonts, Painter Essentials 8, PhotoMirage Express, Highlight Reel, Sea-to-Sky Workspace, and Corel Creative Collection. With easy navigation, smart features, and plenty of artistic effects, enjoy a positive editing experience from start to finish, and produce results that are as unique as your images. PaintShop Pro. Real. Intelligent. Creative.
Good software with possible installation issues
Customer Rating
4.0
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This is a good software package with many useful apps included. But you may encounter installation issues, as I did. If either of the two serial numbers (keys) are flagged as invalid, you have to go to the nearest Best Buy physical store to have your purchase cancelled, and get a new digital product. The problem can not be fixed via chat or phone. Also, Corel will not provide you with a solution. I spent a week before I was told what I had to do.
Also, the installation of the many apps can be intimidating to one not experienced with folders and file structures. The installation sets up a sub-sub directory that contains a number of folders. Inside most of them is an executable file used to install a particular program in the package. The purchaser has to go to each in turn to do the complete installation. Be sure to install the PaintShop Pro program first - it is the main one, and needs a valid serial number to proceed.
Despite my problems installing the package I would recommend purchase of this package, particularly if you can get it on sale. I find it to be a very useful set of tools.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Accelerate your workflow with the powerful performance of the Crucial X9 Pro Portable SSD. With read and write speeds up to 1,050MB/s and 2TB of capacity, the X9 Pro has space for thousands of photos, files, and videos along with the speed you need to organize, curate, edit and retouch your portfolio quickly, supporting whatever you do in Adobe Lightroom. The Crucial X9 Pro is plug-and-play ready with a USB-C connection, and works with Windows, Mac, Android, and more. Featuring Micron TLC NAND and water and dust resistance (IP55), the Crucial X9 Pro is designed for durability and style in the studio, in the field, or wherever you roam.
Excellent, solid, compact, and fast
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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The first thing I noticed was is how amazingly compact and solid this external SSD drive is. I use it for keeping backups of my laptop - I have two of these drives and alternate between them. The drive is very fast - typically 1000MB/s on my fast USB 3.2 connection. The drive is very thin, and takes up very little space in the outer pocket of my laptop bag. It is excellent value.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Simple Designs - Floor Lamp with Reading Light - Black
A charming, inexpensive, and practical floor lamp to meet your basic lighting needs. This simple mother/daughter floor lamp with reading light features a painted finish and plastic white shades. Perfect for living room, bedroom, office, kids room, or college dorm.
Good floor lamp
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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This budget floor lamp is a very good value. It is stable and looks good. The cord is a good length, but you need to be careful in the assembly to get the maximum length. I found this to be a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Arozzi - Sfera Gaming/Streaming/Office Microphone - Red
Let your voice be heard while you stream and game with this red Arozzi Sfera microphone. Its plug-and-play USB connection lets you easily use it with any PC, Mac or gaming console, and its cardioid pickup pattern filters out ambient noise. This Arozzi Sfera microphone has a 3.5mm headphone jack and volume controller for conveniently listening to yourself.
Classic look!!
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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This microphone puts out good sound, and looks good as well. It is very stable. It is a good purchase.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Defy Boring with Pebble Mouse 2 M350s wireless mouse made with recycled plastic. Its minimalist round shape and compact mouse design make it as iconic as you and super portable. Hop across 3 devices with the Easy-Switch button on the Bluetooth mouse. With Logi Options+ app, you can assign shortcuts to the mouse~s middle button for your favorite apps, like WhatsApp or Spotify. Work, browse, and chat with Silent Touch Technology that removes 90% of click noise. Pebble Mouse 2 M350s Bluetooth mouse comes with a 24-month battery and auto-sleep power-saving mode, to keep you going for longer, worry-free.
Excellent compact mouse
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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This is an excellent compact mouse. It fits nicely into the slim laptop bag I use day-to-day. It pairs immediately with my laptop. I consider it to be a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Stay organized and stay ahead with the 15-16" GeoLite EcoSmart Slim Brief. Sporting a modern design, it~s ideal for professionals looking to balance style, storage, and laptop protection. Slimmer than a briefcase and more functional than a sleeve, the GeoLite EcoSmart Slim Brief offers a divided laptop compartment allowing for a separate space for documents and files. The front zip compartment provides easy access to your phone, charger, and other accessories. Its removable shoulder strap, soft-grip handles, and luggage trolley strap offer comfortable carrying options. And, its water-resistant exterior and earth-conscious interior, deliver on style, functionality, and sustainability.
Good for day-to-day use
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
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I purchased this bag for my new HP Omnibook X Flip 2-in-1 16" laptop. The laptop is a perfect fit, and is well protected inside the bag. Because this laptop has a 16-10 profile, it is a little higher inside the bag but still fits well. There is enough space in the side pouch for a compact mouse. The bag has very good construction. I consider it to be a good buy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Nikon - Monarch 5 8x42 Binoculars - Black
Clearly view distant subjects and scenes with these Nikon Monarch 5 binoculars, which feature 42mm-diameter ED (extra-low dispersion) glass lenses with fully multicoated optics and 8x magnification.
Exceptional binoculars!
Customer Rating
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
These binoculars provide exceptional viewing of
birds and other wildlife. What you see has incredible
clarity and brightness. They also work well for people
wearing prescription glasses. They are well worth
the price.
birds and other wildlife. What you see has incredible
clarity and brightness. They also work well for people
wearing prescription glasses. They are well worth
the price.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Hamilton Beach - FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker - RED
The Hamilton Beach FlexBrew Single-Serve Coffee Maker brews coffee by the cup using single-serve pods or ground coffee. It's compatible with any K-Cup Pod and lets you brew up to 10 oz. with a single-serve pod or 14 oz. with ground coffee.
Excellent single-serve coffee maker
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
Value
5.0
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This is an excellent single-serve coffee maker. I have been
using it with generic K-cups from my local supermarket,
and its performance has been excellent. I make two cups
each morning, and each cup is done in about 2 minutes.
The results taste excellent!
using it with generic K-cups from my local supermarket,
and its performance has been excellent. I make two cups
each morning, and each cup is done in about 2 minutes.
The results taste excellent!
The two buttons for brewing are on the front. The
reservoir gage is easily readable on the side. The
coffee maker uses all the water in the reservoir in
making each cup of coffee. The reservoir is easily
filled from the top. Insertion and removal of K-cups
is very easy.
reservoir gage is easily readable on the side. The
coffee maker uses all the water in the reservoir in
making each cup of coffee. The reservoir is easily
filled from the top. Insertion and removal of K-cups
is very easy.
A special pod is included that you can load with
ground coffee. It is to be found inside the large
pedestal the cup sits upon. I have not yet tried it,
but can confirm that it fits nicely in the machine.
ground coffee. It is to be found inside the large
pedestal the cup sits upon. I have not yet tried it,
but can confirm that it fits nicely in the machine.
The size of the coffee maker will work with even
a crowded countertop. Its red color will fit in well
with most kitchens.
a crowded countertop. Its red color will fit in well
with most kitchens.
It is of excellent value, and well worth the price!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
Mobile Submission: False
Length of ownership: 16
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2-Year Standard Geek Squad Protection
You're excited to buy a Blu-ray player for your home ~ now, make sure to protect it. Geek Squad~ Protection enhances your manufacturer warranty and gives you extended coverage when the warranty ends.Geek Squad Protection often covers important repairs that your manufacturer warranty doesn't (like failure due to a power surge).If something goes wrong after the manufacturer warranty ends, rest easy; you won't be stuck with a huge repair bill. Geek Squad Protection has your back and will take care of any covered repairs.
Good protection
Customer Rating
5.0
I purchased this 2-year protection for a blu-ray player
I bought for my sister for Christmas. I wanted to provide
her with insurance for the player.
I bought for my sister for Christmas. I wanted to provide
her with insurance for the player.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Accessorize and protect your Motorola G 5G (2024) against damage with this clear SaharaCase CP00565 Venture Series hard-shell case. The shock-absorbing corners dispel impacts from accidental knocks, and the formfitting, lightweight design simplifies handling and application. This SaharaCase Venture Series hard-shell case has an ergonomic closed-button design to prevent dust and dirt buildup, and the triple-hardened material resists yellowing and stretching for long-lasting use.
Excellent fit
Customer Rating
5.0
Quality
5.0
Value
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0
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This case is an excellent fit to the Motorola Moto G
5G (2024). Each of the openings on the bottom
provide plenty of clearance. In particular, I have no
problems plugging in my headphones, or plugging
in my USB C cable. The side volume buttons are
precisely positioned with those of the phone - there
are no issues adjusting volume. The cutout on the
side for the power button/fingerprint sensor works
extremely well. The cutout on the back for the cameras
is fine. The cutout on the top for the top microphone
is fine. The case looks great on the phone!
5G (2024). Each of the openings on the bottom
provide plenty of clearance. In particular, I have no
problems plugging in my headphones, or plugging
in my USB C cable. The side volume buttons are
precisely positioned with those of the phone - there
are no issues adjusting volume. The cutout on the
side for the power button/fingerprint sensor works
extremely well. The cutout on the back for the cameras
is fine. The cutout on the top for the top microphone
is fine. The case looks great on the phone!
I would recommend this to a friend!
Verified Purchaser:Yes
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Length of ownership: 14
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Sharp - 5-Disc Micro System - Black
Crank up your favorite tunes with this Sharp micro shelf system. It's compatible with CD-R, CD-RW, WMA and MP3 formats, and its Bluetooth capability lets you stream music from your Apple or Android device. This five-disk Sharp micro shelf system comes with a remote to make toggling through tracks simple.
Is the FM connector in the back of the main unit a standard F-type connector?
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Insignia - 6' 3.5mm Stereo Audio RCA Cable - Black
Equip your home entertainment system with this Insignia 6' 3.5mm to RCA audio cable. The 6' 3.5mm TRS connector supports stereo sound for an immersive listening experience, while the RCA output connectors plug into speakers, sound bars and TVs. This Insignia 6' 3.5mm to RCA audio cable has color-coded outputs for easy identification.
Is this a pair of cables? The picture shows two, but no where in the descriptions does it say there are two.
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OttLite - Travel Rechargeable LED Task Lamp with 3 Brightness Setting & LCD Display with Time, Date, Month, Day & Temperature - White
Bring healthy natural lighting everywhere you go! The OttLite Travel Rechargeable LED Desk Lamp features OttLite~s exclusive ClearSun LED technology ~ developed to reduce eyestrain by up to 51%. Great for airplanes, the coffee shop or your coffee table, easily charge with your laptop via the included USB charging cable. Stay on track with the backlit digital display that shows time, date, month, day of the week and temperature. The compact design folds down to fit in your laptop bag or bookbag, but then opens up so you can adjust height from 10.75 to 15 inches. Control the ClearSun natural daylight LEDs with a touch of a finger and choose from three brightness settings.
How long does it take to charge this lamp? I have it hooked into a charger for a long time (6 hrs), and the red light as yet has not gone off! Isn't that light supposed to go off when it is fully charged?
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Bring together your analog and digital music collection with this 2-channel Sony receiver. Its phono input lets you hook up a record player directly, and its Bluetooth capability allows convenient wireless streaming from compatible devices. This Sony receiver has a built-in power amplifier for clear, distortion-free sound, and the rigid chassis minimizes vibration.
Is the "Output 4" for all the Inputs (1-4, and phono)? In other words, if I connect a CD recorder to it, can I copy music from any of the inputs?
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Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
Add a new form of mobile communication to your vehicle with this Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio. NOAA weather radio access keeps you updated about current driving conditions, and silent operation prevents beeping and noises when you want to remain quiet. This Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio comes with an external magnetic mount antenna for increased range.
Does the radio have split tones for repeaters?
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Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
Add a new form of mobile communication to your vehicle with this Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio. NOAA weather radio access keeps you updated about current driving conditions, and silent operation prevents beeping and noises when you want to remain quiet. This Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio comes with an external magnetic mount antenna for increased range.
Can the included antenna be tuned? If so, how is it done?
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Midland - MicroMobile 50-Mile, 15-Channel 2-Way Radio - Black
Add a new form of mobile communication to your vehicle with this Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio. NOAA weather radio access keeps you updated about current driving conditions, and silent operation prevents beeping and noises when you want to remain quiet. This Midland MicroMobile GMRS two-way radio comes with an external magnetic mount antenna for increased range.
Can this radio transmit and receive on the FRS channels (8-14)?
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Garmin - eTrex 22x 2.2" GPS - Black
Explore with confidence with eTrex 22x, a rugged GPS handheld with a 2.2~ sunlight-readable color display. It comes preloaded with TopoActive mapping featuring routable roads and trails to explore when cycling and hiking. Add even more maps via the microSD card slot and 8 GB of internal memory. With dual-satellite support (GPS and GLONASS), it tracks in more challenging environments than GPS alone.
What is the largest capacity micro sd card that can be used by this eTrex 22x?
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Panasonic - LUMIX G9 Mirrorless 4K Photo Digital Camera (Body Only) - DC-G9KBODY - Black
Capture memories in vivid color with this Panasonic LUMIX mirrorless camera. It has a large 80-megapixel RAW capture for sharp, detailed images, and the large OLED viewfinder improves visibility and lets you frame the shot precisely. This Panasonic LUMIX mirrorless camera has a built-in image stabilizer to eliminate camera shaking..
Is this camera body weather sealed?
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Sony - UHS-II SD USB 3.1 Gen 1 Memory Card Reader - Black
Facilitate high-speed transfers of digital content with this Sony SD card reader. Its SuperSpeed USB 3.1 Gen 1 interface provides faster performance than previous-generation USB-A connectors, and it supports the UHS-II SD memory cards used in 4K cameras for optimal transfer efficiency. This versatile Sony SD card reader is also compatible with UHS-I and non-UHS cards.
What is the speed of this reader, in Mbps ?
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Just want to be sure, but is this a touchscreen?
Yes, it is a touchscreen laptop. But it is not a 2 in 1 laptop.
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Does this laptop have the 13 gen processor?
It is an 11th generation processor.
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Will this Laptop read Sd cards
Yes it can. It has a full size sd card reader on one side.
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Can you play games on this laptop?
You can play simple games.
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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.
Can the storage be upgraded? If so, what kind of drive is needed and what is the maximum capacity possible?
You could add an external solid state drive. If you get one of the newer ones that use an NVMe, and connect it to the Super Speed usb-c port, you could get speeds as high as 1000MB/s for both read and write.
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Will this connect to a USB-C dock with dual displays?
Although this laptop has a usb c port, it is not capable of driving a display.
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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.
How to turn on the backlit keyboard on this laptop?
The version of this laptop for Best Buy does not have a backlit keyboard.
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Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Does this laptop have a speaker or are you required to wear earphones to hear?
Lenovo - Ideapad 3i 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Laptop - Core i3-1115G4 with 8GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Arctic Grey
The ultimate Smart Learning notebook, the Lenovo IdeaPad 3i pairs up to 11th Generation Intel Core i3 processors with tailored work and learn from home solutions that address eye strain, posture problems and at-home distractions, while deploying intelligent thermals for a cool and whisper-quiet system. The new privacy shutter on the camera also lets you reserve complete control over your privacy in the home and beyond.
Can the USB C port be used to connect to a second monitor and power that monitor?
You can not run a monitor from the usb c port of this laptop. You can run a single monitor from the HDMI port of this laptop.
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HP - Pavilion 2-in-1 14" Touch-Screen Laptop - Intel Core i5 - 8GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Space Blue
Entertainment isn~t just for the couch anymore. With it's 360 degree design and binge-grade performance, this HP Pavilion x360 Laptop is built to keep you entertained anywhere and any way you choose. Entertainment anywhere and any way.
I do not see where the privacy feature for the camera is. Is it a button that needs to be pressed? Because I see nothing that covers the camera.
The version of this laptop I got from Best Buy does not have the sliding switch to put a physical screen in front of the camera. I believe this is the case for this version of the laptop for Best Buy. You can disable the camera in Settings, if you wish.
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