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To increase the volume on a laptop using only a keyboard, a user can press and hold down the Fn key while pressing one of the function keys (usually F1-F12) that has an icon representing volume up.

NFC stands for near-field communication, which is a wireless technology that allows two devices to exchange data when they are in close proximity (usually within a few centimeters). NFC is commonly used by mobile devices to process payments at kiosks, such as Apple Pay or Google Pay. Wi-Fi 6 is a wireless standard that provides faster speed and lower latency than previous versions of Wi-Fi. Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows devices to communicate over short distances (usually within 10 meters). RFID stands for radio-frequency identification, which is a wireless technology that uses radio waves to identify and track objects that have RFID tags attached to them

DNS stands for Domain Name System and is a service that translates domain names (such as into IP addresses (such as 192.168.1.100) that computers can use to communicate over a network. If the DNS server is offline, users may not be able to access websites or other network resources by using their domain names, even if they are online and reachable by their IP addresses. The technician should check if the DNS server is running and configured correctly, or use an alternative DNS server if possible. Reference: (page 81)

One of the possible causes of random and incorrect characters appearing on print jobs sent to a laser printer is an outdated or corrupted driver. The driver is a software component that communicates between the operating system and the printer, and converts data into a format that the printer can understand. If the driver is outdated or corrupted, it may send incorrect or garbled data to the printer, resulting in poor print quality or errors. The technician should update the driver to the latest version from the manufacturer’s website, or uninstall and reinstall it if necessary. Reference: (page 47)