If your computer is currently on, but does not display a picture, hold the power button down for a few seconds, this will power off your computer. If the computer continues to not power off, remove any power sources such as turning off the power supply on your desktop or removing the battery on your laptop. Turn the computer back on to initiate the bootup sequence. The BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) of your computer allows you to change the settings of your computer including the CPU (Central Processing Unit) fan speed. During the bootup sequence of your computer, you will have to hit one of the function keys, either F2, F8 or F10 depending on your manufacturer to get to the Setup Menu.  If the computer is pre-built, check the user’s guide on how to activate the BIOS Setup Screen. You may also see the function key to press on the BIOS splash screen during start up. Try pressing the key repeatedly during the startup sequence to activate the menu. When you activate the BIOS setup screen, find the listing of the CPU fan speed by navigating to the ‘’Hardware Monitor’’ using the arrow keys on your keyboard then pressing ↵ Enter. The BIOS may show an alert if the fan speed is too slow. If there is no warning, identify what if the CPU fan speed is. Ensure the BIOS is set to automatically change the fan speed. BIOS settings will vary for most motherboards, refer to your computer or motherboard's manual for where the settings are located. In the hardware monitor, use the arrow keys to navigate to the CPU fan settings. Press ↵ Enter then use the arrow keys to change the fan profile information to match automatic or optimal settings then press ↵ Enter again.  Verify the recommended fan setting in the user guide of your motherboard or computer. If the CPU fan speed is set at the recommended setting and is operating normally, the issue may be related to the graphics driver. You can also try controlling your fan's speed outside of the BIOS using a third party application such as SpeedFan if your computer supports these programs.  Ensure that your computer is compatible with fan controlling software by checking with the compatibility documentation on the developer's website. You may not be able to use these programs within Windows as the BIOS will likely override any settings. If using a pre-built computer, check the user's guide or support to see if there are any programs dedicated to controlling the fans from pre-installed software. If the fan is damaged or is not achieving appropriate speeds identified by the computer, it may need to be cleaned, repaired or replaced. You can attempt to overclock your CPU which will cause the fan speed to speed up from within the BIOS, however this will cause more wear on your CPU and give it a shorter lifespan.
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One-sentence summary -- Turn off or reboot your computer. Open the BIOS Settings. Identify the CPU Fan Speed. Change the CPU Fan Speed. Download and install fan-controlling software. Repair or replace the CPU fan on your computer.


When you first start playing, you’ll want to play against bots first. This will help you learn how to play the game and get comfortable with the controls, so that when you play with your friends you won’t be a terrible teammate. Click on "Play Dota" at the bottom right, then choose "Practice With Bots", where you will be able to select the difficulty and team.  Always play against bots first. The strangers you get paired against will not be...welcoming if you suck. Another way to play against bots is to join a Co-op bot match. With this type of game you will play with strangers or your team (if you become part of a team) against bots. When you’ve got a good idea of how to play the game, you can play against and with your friends. Nothing build friendships like killing your friends and insulting their moms. Create a lobby from the play menu and either password protect it to only play with your friends or leave it open to play against a few friends and a few strangers. If you enjoy having your playing aptitude, gender, and sexual preference  mocked or simply enjoy making strangers look like idiots by thoroughly beating them, play a match or play a team match (if you have a team).  Choose your game mode. Sometimes you might want to change your game mode. This is possible for any matchmaking game, as well as lobby games. Game modes affect how you can choose the heroes that you, your teammates, and the opposing team play with. “All Pick” is wide open. “Single Draft” gives players a choice of three heroes based on attribute. “Captain’s Mode” (the standard format for championship games) allows team captains to choose heroes in turn for their players from a nearly unlimited pool. “Random Draft” gives players a 22 hero pool to choose from and turns are taken in choosing heroes. “Least Played” removes your 40 most-played characters from the pool. “Limited Heroes” is limited to the easiest to play heroes. “All Random” is pretty much exactly what it sounds like.   Adjust settings. Don’t forget to make sure the settings are correct when you go to join a match. The settings can help get you matched with the right people and make sure your connection is strong, combating rage-inducing lag. Remember: Lag kills. Friends don’t let friends lag. The most important setting to pay attention to is region or server location. You want to play against people and with people that are close to you if you know your connection is slow. This will help ease lag issues.
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One-sentence summary -- Fight against bots. Fight against friends. Fight against strangers.


If the Prius fails to start when you hit the power button, try applying more pressure to the brake pedal.  The brake pedal sensor must register that you are pressing it in order for the computer to allow the electrical motor to start.  Be sure the floor mat hasn’t gotten bunched up beneath the pedal. Check for any other obstructions that may prevent you from pushing the brake pedal down. If the battery in the smart key is beginning to die, you may be able to start the car by holding it closer to the power button on the dashboard.  The sensor for the key is located near the ignition, so this will reduce the distance the signal must travel. If this method works, you should have the battery replaced in your smart key as soon as possible. Some models of Prius come equipped with a smart key deactivation switch.  If this switch has been pressed, the sensor will not read your smart key and will not allow the vehicle to start. Check in the owner’s manual for your specific model of Prius to see if it came equipped with a smart key deactivation switch. Locate the smart key deactivation switch on the underside of the dashboard beneath the steering wheel.  Press the switch and then try starting the vehicle again.  If the smart key deactivation switch was pressed before, hitting it again will reactivate the smart key sensor. Attempt to start the car again once you’ve hit the switch.
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Ensure your foot is pressed firmly on the brake. Hold the smart key closer to the power button. Determine if your vehicle has a smart key deactivation switch. Press the deactivation switch beneath the steering wheel.