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How to bypass Google and search your favorite sites directly
Here's the fastest way to search directly on sites like Amazon, Wikipedia, and YouTube.
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iDrive quietly made a great local backup tool, and it's free
iDrive's free Windows and Mac apps can automatically back up your data to external hard drives.
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How to join the Office Insider program and try tomorrow's features today
Microsoft's Office Insider program gives you access to new features before they go mainstream. Here's how to join on Windows PCs, Macs, Android, and iOS.
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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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Your CD and DVD backup discs won’t last forever. Copy them before it’s too late
Bit rot is a real concern for older optical disc backups—but with the right tools, you can get that data onto more reliable media with little headache.
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3 easy steps anyone can take now to back up a PC
It really doesn't take much to set up a solid backup protocol for your PC. Here are the basics, with pointers to more details.
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How to create an insane multiple monitor setup with three, four, or more displays
The more displays your computer has, the better—but there are considerations to keep in mind as you move into extreme multi-monitor setups for enhanced productivity and gaming.
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How to fix audio problems on your Windows PC
If your computer audio abruptly stops working, you can try these simple steps in five minutes or less.
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How to use voice dictation in Google Docs
Give your hands a break and use Google's new formatting and editing commands for voice typing in Google Docs.
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How to register your own domain name
Reserve a website name before someone else beats you to it. Here's how to do that using a domain name registrar service.
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OneDrive Personal Vault: How to use it to stash your ultra-sensitive files
Skittish about storing sensitive documents on your PC? Microsoft's built-in OneDrive security feature might help.
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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 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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