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Watch out! These 9 online banking scams drain your accounts
New and improved hacker tricks pose a danger even for experienced online banking users.
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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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6 ways hackers sidestep your two-factor authentication
It is considered very secure: logging in with two factors. However, this technology is also vulnerable to security gaps and social engineering. To really protect your accounts, you should be aware of these vulnerabilities.
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The paranoid's guide to securing your smart home
Despite all the conveniences that a smart home brings, there are also new vulnerabilities you need to guard against.
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Nifty Copilot alternatives that add AI to Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
With Copilot, Microsoft has built artificial intelligence directly into its Office programs. But this is not the only way to utilize the benefits of AI in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
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How to connect a PS5 controller to your laptop (and set it up right)
Learn whether you should connect your PS5 controller to your laptop using a wired or wireless connection, plus a few caveats to keep in mind with DualSense controllers on PC.
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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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15 tips to give you more power in Google Contacts
A digital contact list is part of most email services — and it can do more than many people realize.
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You're the best password: How to start using passkeys on Windows PCs
You are the best password, because hackers cannot imitate or steal your physical characteristics. How to protect your PC and important online services with face or finger recognition.
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5 easy ways to sign digital documents for free
We show you how to sign digital documents on your PC or smartphone free of charge.
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8 common smart home headaches, solved
Smart home gadgets are designed to make life easier, but sometimes they don't work as intended. We'll show you how to fix the most common problems.
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How to eliminate—or at least minimize—Bluetooth audio lag
Bluetooth latency, if not compensated for, can ruin your viewing experience. Here's how to minimize or get rid of it.
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Microsoft Excel: How to switch off automatic formatting
Excel is known for automatically formatting certain entries, which is often useful but sometimes annoying. This automatic function can now be deactivated on an individual level. We'll show you how.
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Delete duplicate photos with this free PC software
The best free software to delete duplicate photos and clean up your photo folder.
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Maximize your cloud storage with these 5 tools and tricks
Because storage space on OneDrive, Dropbox, or Google Drive is limited, you should use convenient tools to clear out superfluous files.
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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 send and share large files for free
Some files are simply too big for an e-mail, but with specialized online services like Gmail and Dropbox sharing still works.
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Why a cheap motherboard is probably all you need
When building a PC, many users tend to invest in high-end motherboards. In reality, most boards offer everything you'll need at a more affordable prices.
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Phone scammers are using faked AI voices. Here's how to protect yourself
Modern AI tools can clone almost anyone's voice — and they're being used to scam people.
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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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How to reinstall Windows and give your PC a fresh start
How to reinstall the system without losing any files.
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Paint.net: 5 great tips for this free Photoshop alternative
Paint.net image editing is free, uncomplicated, and offers lots of possibilities. Here are the five best tips and tricks.
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Windows unleashed: 7 easy programs that unlock command line powers
Command line tools offer useful functions, but are difficult to use. Graphical interfaces for these tools make it easier to get started.
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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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Streaming NFL games on Paramount+: What you need to know
One of the best perks of a Paramount+ subscription is the ability to stream NFL football games. But what are the caveats?
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Sick of Google? Try one of these 5 search engines
You don't have to use Google to search the internet. Here are five contenders you don't want to miss.
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Long live the hard drive: Why HDDs are still far from obsolete
Despite the impressive advantages of SSDs, classic hard disk drives (HDDs) still remain relevant today.
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4 eco-friendly ways to get rid of a laptop
Before you toss your laptop into the trash, here are some greener alternatives that might actually serve you better.
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Verizon's free NFL Sunday Ticket offer: Here's how to get it
Once again, you can get a season's worth of free NFL Sunday Ticket action through Verizon, but there are strings attached.
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Has my PC been hacked? 5 ways to detect virus attacks, step-by-step
Your computer was running fine a moment ago, but now applications are stalling and you're inundated with ads. This step-by-step guide will help you identify the type of attack as well as provide the solution.
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6 simple tweaks that maximize your SSD's performance
Use these tips and tweaks to boost your SSD's speed and wring every last drop of performance out of it.
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There's a sneaky way to make your passwords more secure: emojis 👍
Here's a creative tip that can instantly boost the complexity of your passwords without making them harder to memorize.
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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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8 big gotchas to watch out for in tech privacy policies
The privacy policies of internet services play an important role for end users. In this article, we'll show you the potential pitfalls and what you should look out for.
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Google Chrome's hidden link preview feature is actually pretty useful
You can now preview the destination page of a link before you actually visit it — but only if you manually enable the feature first.
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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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5 ways to get Alexa to shut the hell up
Is Alexa driving you nuts with unnecessary weather alerts, ultra-detailed delivery updates, and random "by the way" digressions? Help is here.
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Give your Raspberry Pi blazing-fast SSD speed with this PCIe add-on
Although the Raspberry Pi 5 has a PCIe interface, it does not have a slot for a PCIe SSD. An extension solves this problem.
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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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Unlock the hidden menu on your TV with this secret button combo
Here's a lifehack for your smart TV: use this button combo to activate a secret menu that can do some cool stuff.
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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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How to use Google contacts in Excel
Looking to use Google contacts in Excel? You'll need do some exporting and importing then. Don't worry, the process is easier than you think.
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6 things that annoy every Windows PC user
These are the biggest disruptive factors when working on a Windows PC.
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How to copy smartphone photos to your PC: The ultimate guide
Transferring your photos to a computer via a USB cable can be a cumbersome experience. The cloud is much more convenient. Not sure how to go about it? Don't sweat it. We'll explain everything.
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