Windows 10: desktop not available on X380 Yoga

My laptop restarted itself for having an error while I was working today. After it's restarted, the desktop just disappeared. It's not available now on this laptop. What can be done to solve this?

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Thinkpad X380 Yoga: Tablet Mode doesn't work

I have a Lenovo Thinkpad X380 Yoga as a work issue computer which was sent to me November 2018. When I got it I could easily navigate from Desktop to tablet mode and back. However tablet mode no longer works. I try flipping the screen over to enter tablet
mode and the touchscreen stops working as if it's frozen. I will still get a notification box asking if I'd like to switch to tablet mode however I can't get that prompt to go away. I can try to click 'ok' with mixed results. Sometimes the prompt goes away
but it always comes right back.

The only difference I can think of is in early December my company forced an update to Windows 10 Enterprise however numerous internet searches haven't confirmed any link between a windows update and my specific issue. I have searched my system for any
available lenovo updates and I think I've done them all. I'm not an IT expert but the only thing I can think of now is a manufacturer reboot, which I would like to avoid.

Any other recommendations would be extremely appreciated. -- Thanks!

 

Lenovo Reveals the Yoga 730 and Yoga 530 2-in-1 Laptops with Alexa Support

At MWC this year, Lenovo announced two new additions to their Yoga line of laptops. The Yoga 730 comes in 13-inch and 15-inch models while the Yoga 530 is only available in the 14-inch flavor. They feature up to Intel's latest 8th Gen Intel Core i7 processor with the Yoga 730 having the option of coming with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 discrete graphics card. Apart from conventional input methods, consumers can also interact with the Yoga 730 through voice since it comes with built-in Alexa support. The integrated far-field microphone allows Alexa and Cortana to listen and respond to the user with relative ease.

The Yoga 730 is equipped with a UHD IPS touchscreen display while the Yoga 530 is fitted with a FHD IPS touchscreen. Lenovo is also offering the optional Active Pen 2 with up to 4096 levels of sensitivity for those users who love to write, draw, or jot down notes on their laptops. The new Yoga laptops are thinner and lighter than ever too. The 15-inch Yoga 730 comes in at 1.89 kg and the 13-inch model at 1.12 kg. The 14-inch Yoga 530 weighs 1.6 kg. The 13-inch Yoga 730 with Lenovo Active Pen 2 included starts at €999 (VAT included) and the 15-inch model with Lenovo Active Pen 2 included starts at €1,099 (VAT included). The 14-inch Yoga 530 costs around €549 (VAT included). All three models should be available soon on www.lenovo.com and select retailers.








Lenovo Yoga 730 13-inch model specifications

• 13.3 inch touchscreen display (1920 x 1080 IPS or 3840 x 2160 IPS)
• Up to 8th-gen Intel Core i7
• Intel HD graphics
• 4GB/8GB/16GB RAM options
• 128GB/256GB/512GB PCIe SSD options
• Up to 11.5 hours battery life (FHD or 4K display)
• 802.11ac WiFi
• 2 Thunderbolt 3/USB-C ports
• 1 USB 3.0 Type-A port
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 12.1" x 8.5" x 0.6"
• 2.5 pounds

Lenovo Yoga 730 15-inch model specifications

• 15.6 inch touchscreen display (1920 x 1080 IPS or 3840 x 2160 IPS)
• Up to 8th-gen Intel Core i7
• Optional NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 graphics
• 8GB/16GB RAM options (8GB DDR4 + 8GB DIMM)
• 256GB/512GB/1TB PCIe SSD options
• Up to 9 hours of battery life (4K) or 11 hours of battery life (FHD)
• 802.11ac WiFi
• 1 Thunderbolt 3/USB Type-C port
• 2 USB 3.0 Type-A ports
• HDMI
• 3.5mm audio jack
• 14.2" x 9,8" x 0.7"
• 4.2 pounds

Lenovo Yoga 530 specifications

• 14 inch display (1366 x 768 touchscreen or 1920 x 1080 IPS touchscreen)
• Up to 8th-gen Intel Core i7
• Optional NVIDIA GeForce MX130 graphics
• 4GB/8GB/16GB RAM options
• 128GB/256GB/512GB PCIe SSD options
• Up to 10 hours battery life
• 802.11ac WiFi
• 2 USB 3.0 Type-A ports
• 1 USB 3.0 Type-C port
• SD card reader
• HDMI
• 3.5mm audio
• 12.9" x 9" x 0.7"
• 3.5 pounds

 

Lenovo Launches Yoga 11S Convertible

Lenovo announced that customers can place orders for the IdeaPad Yoga 11S beginning today on www.lenovo.com or pre-order on www.bestbuy.com. The acclaimed 360° flip and fold Yoga 11S premiered in January at the International Consumer Electronics Show, following its popular predecessor, the IdeaPad Yoga 13.

Sized well for mobility in a thin, 11.6-inch design, the Yoga 11S Ultrabook convertible comes with choices of a powerful third generation Core i3, i5 or i7 Intel processor giving consumers the ability to create high-performance content and presentations and seamless graphics that make it a great entertainment device.





Yoga in Four Modes
Yoga converts into four special modes to fit the changing ways people are using technology. It offers a new way to experience mobile computing, letting people define which mode works best for them in their environments, from the park and the coffee shop to in transit, at home or at the office.

For example, users can watch movies like never before by putting Yoga in tent mode while enjoying the convertible's rich Dolby Home Theatre audio. They can convert Yoga into stand mode for a different environment; good for things like swiping through family photos using the high definition IPS screen's 10-finger multitouch support. Yoga even supports hand gestures so consumers can just wave their hand in front of the webcam to instantly advance photos, videos and other content.

In tablet mode, Yoga makes exploring Windows 8 apps fun and up close with its 11-inch touchscreen. And in laptop mode, Yoga offers a great typing experience with its comfortable and responsive keyboard. Additionally, the Yoga 11S has a soft-touch exterior and comes in attractive Silver Grey and Clementine Orange colors.

"Consumers around the world loved our first Yoga for its unique flip and fold and multi-mode design," said Jay Parker, president, Lenovo, North America. "We're continuing to develop the Yoga franchise with the new Yoga 11s, and due to Yoga's popularity already, we've created a pre-sale program so customers can get their hands on one before it even hits the shelves."

"The IdeaPad Yoga 11S is a great example of the commitment Lenovo is making to continued innovation with Windows," said Jordan Chrysafidis, vice president, Worldwide OEM Marketing, Microsoft Corp. "The commitment is evident in its beautiful hardware designs that exhibit flexibility, mobility and extended battery life; combining that with the new touch capabilities of Windows 8 provides an experience that is sure to delight customers."

"Lenovo continues to deliver on its reputation for innovative Ultrabook designs and experiences that people are hungry for with the new IdeaPad Yoga 11S," said Navin Shenoy, vice president and general manager of Intel's Mobile Client Platforms. "We created our new line of low power 3rd gen Core processors for products like Yoga, to give people a full PC experience in thinner and lighter convertible designs."

Pricing and Availability
Beginning today, customers can place orders on www.lenovo.com and www.bestbuy.com. Models will be available in Best Buy stores starting on June 23. Multiple configurations will be available with suggested list price starting at $799.99