Questions & Answers
- Model:
- 685K3UA#ABA
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- SKU:
- 12212841
Q: QuestionAm I able to turn off Windows 11 S mode? In order to install apps that are not in the windows store?
Asked by Tasia.
- A:Answer It is possible to turn off S Mode, but you cannot turn it back on once you do. It is highly recommended that you look at the system requirements from the publisher's site of any software you are trying to download and make sure that the device you want to install it on meets the minimum requirements. Updates can change the requirements which can impact what settings you can run it on or if you can run it at all.
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Q: Questiondoes the computer run fast? using it for games such as roblox and discord. Also planning to get wolf quest anniversary edition as well. Do you think this laptop will be able to handle all three apps? If not, what other HP laptop do you recommened?
Asked by lili.
This question was asked about the related product: HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Indigo Blue
- A:Answer Thank you for the question. For any software you will want to look at the system requirements from the developer's website and make sure this meets the specifications for the settings you would like to use. Updates can change those requirements and that can affect what settings you use or impact if you can run it at all.
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Q: QuestionWill i be able to download "VS Connect" on this computer?
Asked by Tee.
- A:Answer For any software you will want to check the publisher's website for the system requirements. Updates can change the requirements which can impact what settings you can run it on or if you can run it at all. You would have to turn off S Mode which will reduce the security of this device, but then you would be able to run and use it on low settings. You cannot turn S Mode back on after turning it off.
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Q: QuestionCan you run windows 10 on here?
Asked by Carey.
This question was asked about the related product: HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Indigo Blue
- A:Answer Wy would you, it comes with Windows 11?
Answered by Mario
Q: QuestionHow is the sound quality on this? I need one to play accompaniments to my instrument practice.
Asked by Elle.
This question was asked about the related product: HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Indigo Blue
- A:Answer Thank you for asking the question, Elle! The sound quality is good, but one thing you need to be aware of is that because it's running Windows tin "S Mode", you can only install software that's available in the Windows Store. That may be more of a problem for you than the sound quality.
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Q: QuestionDoes examplify run on this laptop?
Asked by Cds.
This question was asked about the related product: HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Indigo Blue
- A:Answer For any software, you will want to check the system requirements from the publisher's website. Updates can change the system requirements which can impact what settings you can run the software on or if you can run it at all. This unit currently meets the requirements for Examplify 3.3, but you may have to turn off S Mode on this device in order to download the software. S Mode adds an extra layer of security to the device but puts restrictions on downloading third-party applications. You cannot turn S Mode back on once you turn it off.
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Q: QuestionI know nothing about computers. Can this computer be used for webex meetings, or Microsoft teams meetings?
Asked by Meetings.
- A:Answer Yes
Answered by Jenn
Q: QuestionHow much do I have to pay for the laptop every month?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Thank you for your question. There are no monthly charges associated with owning this laptop, unless you're speaking about internet which Is a monthly fee charged by your internet provider. If you are asking about financing this laptop, please reach out to your local Best Buy for financing options.
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Q: QuestionCan use use a regular printer
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Yes. We run an old HP printer with bluetooth across the house. Can be hardwired as well.
Answered by Dmnobles
Q: QuestionCan you add a data plan
Asked by Moneymaker12.
This question was asked about the related product: HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Indigo Blue
- A:Answer No, this laptop is not an LTE laptop so you can not add a data plan to it.
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Q: QuestionCan you use a Elgato facecam external camera on this laptop?
Asked by Anonymous.
This question was asked about the related product: HP - 14" Laptop - Intel Celeron - 4GB Memory - 64GB eMMC - Indigo Blue
- A:Answer Yes you can but why it has one built in
Answered by Anonymous
Q: QuestionHello my old HP no longer works. I am looking for a laptop so that I can do live sales on Poshmark! Would this laptop work with that?
Asked by Nzee13.
- A:Answer As long as you have good internet it will be a great to do live postmark it small but the camera is great
Answered by RosannaD
Q: QuestionWill I be able save MP3 files on a CD-R disc when using an external CD drive? I’ve seen answers about playing (reading) CDs on this laptop with an external drive but I want to know if the laptop can write to a CD-R disc. Thank you.
Asked by Curious.
- A:Answer As long as the external drive you are using supports burning CDs, you will be able to burn CDs with this computer.
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Q: QuestionThis might be a dumb question but Can you do livestreams with this laptop ?
Asked by Nzee13.
- A:Answer I use it for zoom and it kind of sucks for video
Answered by DANANT
Q: QuestionCan you run the sims game on this computer??
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer For any software you want to use, you will want to go to the publisher's site and make sure that the unit you are looking at meets at least the system requirements. Updates can change the requirements which can impact what settings you can use or if you can run the software at all. This unit is also in Windows 11 in S Mode which will block your ability to download third party applications. You would have to turn off S Mode which will lower some of the security on the device and S Mode cannot be turned back on. It also does not meet the minimum requirements for the Sims 4.
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Q: QuestionDo this laptop have build in Wi-Fi?
Asked by Da.
- A:Answer Yes, this laptop has 802.11a/b/g/n/ac wireless capability.
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Q: QuestionThere’s a banner that says you get a 12 month Microsoft 365 subscription, but in the features section it says it’s 30 day subscription. What’s the real deal?
Asked by Mark.
- A:Answer Thank you for the question. Microsoft includes a free 30-day trial of Microsoft 365, however, a banner might be a special that Best Buy is offering. Please reach out to Best Buy directly to inquire.
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Q: QuestionCan you play Minecraft on this laptop?
Asked by Bat25.
- A:Answer You can check the requirements for the software you would like to use by looking up the system requirements for it from the publisher's website. You will want to make sure that the device you want to use it on meets the minimum requirements. Updates and modifications can impact what settings you can run the software on or if you can use the software at all. Keep in mind that this computer comes with Windows 11 in S mode, so all applications must be downloaded from the Microsoft Store unless you remove it from S mode.
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