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How to make an old monitor look more colorful
That old monitor you have tucked away in a back room may not seem as colorful as a brand-new one with a higher resolution and quicker refresh rate, but simply correcting the color may be all that's needed to give it new life.
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How to synchronize Windows 11's clipboard across all your PCs
Did you know that you can synchronize the contents of the clipboard between several Windows PCs? If not, we'll show you how to do it.
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Why is the first Windows drive always called C:? Here's the answer
On your Windows PC, the drive designations start with C. Where are A and B? The answer can be found in the history of Windows.
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How to have Microsoft Copilot recap a Teams meeting when you’re late
With Copilot you can get up to speed quickly when you're running late for a Microsoft Teams meeting.
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This Windows 11 File Explorer short-cut is so simple but useful
It's as simple as can be, but many long-time users of Windows File Explorer don't know this simple shortcut that can be a real game changer for locating files.
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How to create or convert images to PNG format
Read how you can create a PNG file or convert an image to PNG using simple Windows tools.
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How (and why) to roll back Windows updates on your PC
If Windows updates are causing problems or the system is not updating properly, then resetting the last update can sometimes help. We show you how to do this.
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This free tool 'purifies' Windows 11 and skips Microsoft account logins
Normally, you need a Microsoft account to use Windows 11. You can bypass that — and more — with a freely available script utility.
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How to make Windows search use Google instead of Bing
Windows searches uses Bing by default. However, you can use the MS Edge Redirect tool to switch the search to Google or other search engines.
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How to move files using Windows Explorer's file paths
Microsoft's latest function makes it easier to copy and move files using drag and drop in the breadcrumb navigation. We'll show you how to use it.
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Try fixing your Windows 11 24H2 network issues with these steps
If you're having connectivity problems after updating to Windows 11 24H2, these steps might help.
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15 obscure Windows 11 tricks for PC power users
Windows 11 offers exciting but hidden features that make working much easier. We reveal these unknown tips.
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How to move Windows default folders to other drives
Windows user folders such as Documents and Music are located on drive C: by default. If space is limited, you can move these folders to another drive. We'll show you how to do it.
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Windows 11 24H2 causing problems? How to return to a previous version
If Windows 11 is problematic after updating to 24H2, you can roll back to the previous version you had prior to updating.
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How to convert a PDF to JPG
Do you have a PDF and want to turn it into an image? No problem! We'll show you how to convert a PDF to JPG and vice versa using simple tools.
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How to use PowerToys Workspaces to finesse your Windows desktop
PowerToys Workspace is the latest PowerToys app to help you organize your Windows desktop exactly as you like, automatically. Here's how to use it.
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How to resize an image without losing quality
The image size can be changed using simple methods. We show you the best ways and tools for lossless compression.
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How to convert an image to PDF
It's easy to convert images into PDF files — whether on Windows, Mac, or directly on your mobile phone. We'll show you how it works.
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How to auto-lock your PC when you step away (and why you should)
Here's everything you need to know about automatically locking and unlocking your PC just by stepping away and sitting back down.
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9 must-know details about Windows 11's big 2024 update
New Wi-Fi, more AI, more flexible settings, and HDR support: Windows 11 24H2 even offers all of this for free.
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How to turn off the AI features in Microsoft's Edge browser
Microsoft is currently equipping its applications, including the Edge browser, with AI functions. However, you can easily deactivate the AI functions in Edge.
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Windows Security won't start? Here's how to get it back
Users repeatedly report that "Windows Security" no longer starts. As this virus protection is integrated, this error should be rectified immediately.
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Killer new Windows feature: How to use your phone as a webcam
Microsoft's Windows 11 2024 Update includes a really cool new feature: You can use a smartphone as a webcam, making yourself look goood.
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How to convert images to vector graphics
Vector graphics have many advantages. We show you how to create a vector graphic or convert an image into an SVG file quickly and free of charge.
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Windows 11 2024 Update is making mouse cursors disappear. Here's what to do
There's a newly puzzling bug in Windows 11 24H2 that's annoying users. Fortunately, if you're affected, there's a temporary workaround.
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How to delete the history lists in Windows Explorer and the taskbar
Windows saves your usage behavior as recently used elements. You can actually delete these and deactivate saving in the Explorer settings.
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WordPad is now gone from Windows 11. Here's how to bring it back
With the arrival of Windows 11 version 24H2, WordPad is officially gone. Want to keep using it? You're in luck.
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How to add the Control Panel to the Windows 11 context menu
Microsoft has been bleeding the Windows Control Panel for several years. However, some options can still only be selected via the Control Panel.
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How to download the 'old' Outlook app if you hate the new one
Microsoft is forcing users to switch to the new (inferior) version of Outlook on new PCs. Here's how you can download the classic version of Outlook, directly from Microsoft.
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20 insanely useful Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts I use every day
After so many years, I'm still discovering new keyboard shortcuts in Windows. Here are the most useful ones that come in handy every single day.
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Switching from Chrome? How to use Arc, a browser that dares to innovate
Tired of Chrome and Edge? Arc offers an innovative interface and smart AI support.
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How to disable ads for apps in Windows 11's Start menu
Windows 11 occasionally displays ads in the Start menu — and you can turn them off pretty easily.
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How to easily restore Windows 11 from the cloud, with your data
You can restore Windows 11 directly from the cloud, without installation media and without external drives.
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How to turn off annoying Windows notifications for individual apps
Windows notifications can get really annoying, especially if they're constantly popping up. We'll show you how to switch off these notifications on an individual basis.
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How to stop Microsoft Teams from automatically launching at startup
Tired of Microsoft Teams launching on its own when you start up your PC? Here's how to disable autostart for Teams.
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Want to safely use Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support? Meet 0Patch
With 0Patch, you can provide Windows 10 with updates beyond October 2025. We show you how it works.
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Microsoft offers tips for long startup times on Windows PCs
In a new support page, Microsoft provides guidance on speeding up the Windows startup process.
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How to prevent Windows Defender from ruining your gaming performance
This simple fix can boost your PC's performance in games.
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How to use Windows 11's camera app to take photos and videos
Whether on a notebook, smartphone, or PC: The camera app in Windows 11 takes photos easily — without any drivers.
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Super God Mode for Windows grants easy control over 1,200 settings
This free third-party tool makes it easy to tweak pretty much any Windows setting with a few clicks.
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It's scary when your webcam turns on and you don't know why
I was a bit freaked out when I saw that my webcam was on and watching me, and I didn't know why. Here's how I solved that mystery…I think.
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How to sign PDF documents without printing them out
Need to sign an e-mailed PDF document? Going through the motions of printing, signing, and scanning the document is tedious. Fortunately, there's a faster way to go about this process.
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Eradicate Windows 11's annoying Microsoft ads with this free tool
Microsoft includes a lot of self-promotion in Windows 11. If you want to stop this, you can use a free tool. This is how it works.
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Is your PC slowing down? Here's how to find the problem
If your Windows PC is slowing down or even crashing, we recommend getting to the root of the problem with these diagnostic tools.
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How to record audio files with Windows 11
The audio recorder was introduced in Windows 11 as a replacement for the previous Voice Recorder program. It enables audio recordings via integrated microphones or headsets.
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Unlock the potential of Windows File Explorer with this free app
The free files app beautifies and improves Windows File Explorer in every way.
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The 7 deadliest Windows sins: Don't break your PC!
If you avoid a few mistakes in Windows, your system can run smoothly and efficiently for a long time. We show you what you should NOT do in Windows.
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How to take smarter screenshots in Windows 11
Need to take a screenshot in Windows 11? We'll guide you every step of the way.
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Do I need Windows and software licenses for a virtual machine?
What you need to know about license keys for running Windows and commercial software in virtual machines.
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