Microsoft Tips, Tricks & Info
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10 useful Windows keyboard shortcuts you need to know
You can save time and increase your productivity if you have a Windows or PC computer by using these nifty keyboard shortcuts.
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How to turn on network discovery in Windows 11
On Windows 11 (and previous versions), you can share files with other computers on your network without having to send them through an app. You can make them available in File Explorer, and you can even map a network folder on another PC as a drive on your PC. To do that, though, you'll first need to turn on network discovery and, depending on what you want to do, file sharing.
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How To Make Your Windows Computer Run Like New (Without Reinstalling Windows)
When you buy a Windows PC, one thing is certain. No matter how fast its processor, or how much RAM it has, if you use it regularly for six months, you will notice the diminished speed with which commands are executed.
There is no need, however, to rush into a Windows re-install headlong. There are many steps you can take to persuade your computer to shake off the doldrums before resorting to a process that will wipe every program you have installed off your hard drive, along with your settings.
Related Reading:
- 3 Ways to Factory Reset Your Windows Computer - makeuseof.com
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How to Delete Old Windows Update Files
Windows Update is now almost entirely automated, relying on active hours, customizable restarts, and manual pauses to give users more control. But there is still one part of Windows Update that needs your attention: the old files that are left behind, which otherwise take up a lot of space.
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How To Hard Reset An HP Laptop
Before you try a factory reset, though, it should be noted that there is one less obvious step you can try, particularly if your HP laptop won't boot. What's sometimes referred to as a hard reset, this process clears stored energy in your motherboard's capacitors.
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8 Ways to Keep Your Laptop Battery Healthy for a Long Time
Most laptops nowadays are powered by lithium-ion batteries, also called Li-ion batteries. While these batteries can hold a full charge when new, they gradually lose this capacity over time. Taking proper care of them is crucial to preserve their ability to hold maximum charge for as long as possible, and here are some tips to help you do just that.
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What Is SSID?
First things first: What is SSID? The abbreviation stands for service set identifier, and the easiest way to explain it is that it’s your Wi-Fi name. Yes, it’s that simple.
But there’s more to it.
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New Gmail Security Rules—You Have 5 Days To Comply, Google Says
Google’s new plan aims to give Gmail users more control over emails that arrive in their inboxes and prevent malicious and unethical emails from even reaching them.
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A Quick Guide to Importing & Exporting Email Contacts
Although losing access to your email isn't an everyday occurrence, you should still take measures to prevent the inconvenience if it happens. It's always worth exporting your contacts and backing up your emails. It's a quick job, yet it can save you significant trouble down the line.
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Google Chrome users urged to update immediately or risk attack
A dangerous Google Chrome zero-day is being exploited in the wild.
