A:AnswerThank you for your question about this HP laptop! I am sorry about your experience with it and your monitor. What is the resolution of the monitor that you are using? Are you using it in duplicate mode, extended desktop mode, or second-screen only mode? You can contact Geek Squad or Best Buy support, who have the knowledge to look into this.
A:AnswerThanks for your question. You can download Firefox from the Microsoft App Store and keep your laptop in S mode. Microsoft Edge can read PDFs as well.
A:AnswerThank you for the question. Windows laptops in S mode are locked down to only run apps from the Microsoft Store, meaning they cannot install or boot Linux distributions like Ubuntu or Puppy Linux directly. However, you can switch out of S mode (this is a one-way process) to install Linux alongside Windows. If you're looking for a lightweight Linux experience without modifying your system, you could also try running Linux from a live USB without installing it.
A:AnswerThank you for your question about this HP laptop! Yes, the battery is replaceable. HP highly recommends going to an authorized HP service provider like Geek Squad to do the replacement.
A:AnswerThank you for the question. Microsoft Works was discontinued in 2009, but some users still find ways to run it on modern systems using compatibility modes. If you're looking for similar functionality today, you might consider alternatives like Microsoft Office.