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How to remove the Widgets button from Windows 11
With just a few clicks, you can get rid of the Widgets button (or Search, or the Task View virtual desktops) from Windows 11.
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How to speed up your laptop with Windows 11's power mode
Windows has an easy way to increase your PC's performance. In Windows 11, it's called the Power Mode. We'll show you how to find Power Mode in Windows 11.
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How to move Windows 11's Start menu to the left corner
If you don't like the new, centered look of Windows 11's Start menu and Taskbar icons, here's how to move them back to their familiar left-hand corner.
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How to watch TV on your PC
There are several ways to watch live TV on your PC, some much easier than others. We walk you through your options.
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How to buy the perfect PC case
PC cases come in all shapes, sizes, and features—from fully loaded ATX towers to bare-bones small form factors. This guide will help you find the best PC case for your needs.
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How to protect yourself from the new Microsoft Office hack
A step-by-step guide to make sure Office's Protected View is keeping you safe from the latest attack.
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11 ways to open Command Prompt in Windows
If you want to execute a task from the command line in Windows, you first have to open Command Prompt. Here are 11 ways to do that.
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How to get the Windows 11 beta
Microsoft has released the first official beta of Windows 11. Here's how to get it, either via Windows Update or a downloadable ISO file.
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How to install fonts in Windows 10
Windows 10 comes preloaded with a number of different font types, and you can also find a ton more (both free and paid) online. Installing these fonts on your Windows 10 PC is pretty simple. Here’s how.
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How to unzip files in Windows 10
ZIP files hold several compressed files inside, reducing how much space they take on your hard drive. They need to be unzipped to use the files, though. Here's how to do it.
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Speed up Windows 10 for free: Tips for a faster PC
Give your Windows PC a free performance boost with these 9 tips.
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Windows 11 Start menu: How to make it look like Windows 10
By creating a new registry entry and adjusting the Windows 11 taskbar settings, you can get the Windows 10 Start menu in Windows 11 and shift the taskbar icons to give you a Windows 10-like experience.
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How to securely erase your hard drive or SSD
Ensure that the data on your old drives is safe from prying eyes with this simple guide to securely wiping your hard drives.
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How to record your screen in Windows 10
If you need to record your screen, try the Xbox Game Bar built right into Windows 10. Here's how.
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How to tune Windows 10 for laser-focused productivity
Windows 10 is chock full of tools that can eliminate distractions, optimize your workflow, and make you all-around more productive—but they aren't always obvious.
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How to add Linux apps to Windows in just one easy step
We'll show you how to set up Linux apps on your Windows PC in just seconds, as well as how to download, run, and pin new Linux apps alongside the Windows apps you already run.
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How to get the Windows 10 May 2021 Update right now
Microsoft's big Windows 10 May 2021 Update is starting to roll out, but you have to look for it. We'll show you how.
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Fight Google's data cap with a simple change to Google Photos
In June, 2021, new photos and movies saved to Google Photos and the cloud will count against the Google One data cap. Exceed it, and you'll be charged for storage or Google will delete your photos.
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Excel percentage formulas: 6 common uses
Excel percentage formulas can help with many everyday applications. We'll walk through several examples, including turning fractions to percentages, and calculating percentage of total, increase, or decrease.
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