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How to password protect a folder in Windows and macOS

Everyone has private data on their PC, and one of the best ways to safeguard that is to password protect it. But do you know how to password protect a folder?
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How to enable HDR in Windows 11

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How to take a screenshot on a Windows PC or laptop

How to use the Command Prompt in Windows 10 and 11

Windows 11 updates are moving to once a year.

How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11

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How to print to PDF in Windows

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Windows Task Manager: 5 most important things to know

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The best Windows 11 keyboard shortcuts

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How to change your default browser in Windows 11

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Will my computer automatically update for daylight saving time?

How to use a blue light filter on a PC or Mac

How to use a blue light filter on your PC or Mac

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How to find your computer specs on Windows 11

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Here’s how to combine PDF files the easy way

No matter your operating system, knowing how to combine PDF files is a good skill. We'll teach you the best ways to do so for Windows, macOS, or via the web.
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How to remove a login password on Windows 11

Removing your login password in Windows 11 is quite an easy process. Here's how you can do it in a few simple steps.
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The best Windows 11 themes

Are you ready to customize your Windows 11 operating system with excellent new themes? These are our favorite alternative themes for the latest Windows OS.
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Here is how you can uninstall Windows 11

If you've installed Windows 11 and find it unsatisfactory, reverting to Windows 10 or your previous operating system is a simple process.
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How to use Passkeys in Windows 11

Passkeys are a great way to streamline your login for a range of services, and now you can store them on your PC too. Here's how to use them in Windows 11.
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The best Windows apps for 2023

Choosing the right apps can be hard. Here are the best Windows apps, whether you need to stay productive at work or watch your shows.
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How to join the Windows Insider program

The Windows Insider program is a great way to get access to Windows features before they're widely available, like Microsoft Copilot. Here's how to sign up.
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The best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts

Whether you're saving time or just prefer using the keyboard to get things done, here are the best Windows 10 keyboard shortcuts for resizing windows and more.
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Windows 12: the top features we want to see in the rumored OS

A recent leak exposed a possible Windows 12 coming soon. Here are the features we want to see most out of the operating system.
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Windows 11 vs. Windows 10: finally time to upgrade?

With Microsoft slowing down support for Windows 10, is it finally time to upgrade to Windows 11? We break down all the differences.
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Here’s how to unlock a keyboard that’s locked

A locked keyboard can be a major inconvenience as we rely on keyboards to operate our PCs and laptops. Here's a guide to how to unlock a keyboard that's locked.
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How to use Microsoft Copilot in Teams, Powerpoint, Excel, and more

Microsoft Copilot is available through Microsoft 365 and Windows 11 now. Here's how to use it, and what you can do with the feature.
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How to install Android apps on Windows 11

Windows 11 supports Android apps through the Amazon Appstore, but getting everything set up is tricky. Here's how to install Android apps on Windows 11.
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SSD not showing up in Windows? Here are some easy fixes

When your SSD doesn't show up in Windows, it can be particularly annoying. Fortunately, there are number of ways to fix it. Here's how.
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How to take a screenshot using a Microsoft Surface

Our comprehensive guide will help you take screenshots on your Microsoft Surface device in no time, whether you have a new model or something older.
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How to pin a website to the taskbar

The Windows 11 Start Menu and its taskbar are good for programs, but pinning websites is tricky. Learn to access sites via taskbar on Chrome, Firefox, and Edge.
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How to resize an image

Resizing an image is easy, and you have the tools right on your desktop or laptop. We'll show you how to resize an image on Windows PCs, Macs, and Chromebooks.
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How to move the taskbar in Windows 11

One of the changes introduced in Windows 11 is a centered taskbar and Start menu. If you don't like it, here's how to move the taskbar in Windows 11.
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How to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11

Converting a HEIC file to JPG only takes a few steps on Windows 11 and you can do it via the operating system's native apps or via a free web app. Here's how.
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How to download a Windows 10 ISO file legally and install Windows 10 from it

You can download the Windows 10 ISO files straight from Microsoft's website, letting you quickly and easily install Windows 10 on your PC. Here's how to do it.
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How to install Windows on the Steam Deck

You can run Windows on the Steam Deck, but the process is a little involved. Here's how to install Windows 11 or 10 on your Steam Deck.
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How to enable or disable ChatGPT from Windows taskbar

ChatGPT is built into Windows 11 through Bing search integration. You can turn it off if you don't want it, though. Here's how to disable ChatGPT in Windows 11.

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