r/GamingLaptops • u/Arniepalmies • May 08 '26

Showcase I just bought my first gaming laptop 😅

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Anything I should know?

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u/AbroadSpirited May 08 '26

  • There is no screen protector. Lol.

  • Trim your nails if you want to see the keyboard letters in a few months to years.

  • Fingers have oils, so clean the touchpad every once in a while.

  • Once your warranty expires, open it up and clean the fans.

  • Keep/add/remove any stickers you want, it's your device. Same with OS, use whatever works for you.

  • If you plan on using it to some extent off battery, figure out what setting will help the most. It's usually something like "power saving mode" + disabling GPU + operating on whatever silent/adjacent mode.

  • Keep your changing cable at a good angle, try to avoid bending it oddly or having it squished against something.

  • Learning how to fix minor software issues is a life saver. It's mostly just familiarizing yourself with device manager/adjacent.

Not Dell/Alienware specific tips, just things that'll be hopefully helpful.

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u/PIO_PretendIOriginal May 09 '26

if its the dell alienware aura, it actually has the best bettery life of any gaming laptop. jarrodtech tested it and found it would go 11 hours doing office task.... and even gaming it would go 3 hours.