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How to use Stable Diffusion to create AI art on your PC
Hardly any other AI topic invites more experiments than image generators. However, they are not only available on the web, but also for your own (powerful) PC. We show what's needed for this.
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How to import data from paper into Excel
You have a table on paper but need the data listed in Excel? There's a simple trick for importing.
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The 5 most dangerous Wi-Fi attacks, and how to fight them
Your router is a popular target for hackers. But if you know how such an attack works, you can take protective measures beforehand to make it impossible for hackers to take over your Wi-Fi network, router, and home network.
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Sick of Chrome and Edge? Switch to one of these 9 secure browsers instead
Chrome and Edge are not the only browsers for your computer.
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Don't be scared: These simple UEFI BIOS tweaks make your PC better
The UEFI BIOS for motherboards have long been considered enthusiast territory only, but it's easy to tweak to improve your PC.
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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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9 free AI tools that run locally on your PC
These clever AI tools can have a big impact by using elaborate models to tackle demanding tasks. The nine programs presented here have something in common besides AI: they are freely available.
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50 programs that fix Windows problems with just a few clicks
All you need is the right software to quickly fix common Microsoft Windows headaches. Here are 50 ultra-handy tools.
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Common tech knowledge debunked: 14 facts and myths
Experience at the PC protects you from many problems. But some seemingly proven tech knowledge is no longer valid: So what's true, and what's myth?
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How to use SyncThing to sync files without the cloud
An in-depth guide to setting up SyncThing for free, cross-platform file sync.
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Microsoft's free new developer app is handy for PC nerds, too
Microsoft has published a preview of the open source Dev Home app for Windows PCs. It's aimed at developers — but also contains some widgets that are interesting for home users.
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Today I learned you can import Excel data from screenshots
If you come across a table on the web or in another source that you want to import into Excel, there's an import feature that does the work for you.
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How to stop Chrome ads from using your browser history
Google has rolled out new ad integrity tools. Here's how to access them.
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The best Linux backup tools: Don't put it off any longer
Although data backup is a rather annoying task, it's nevertheless necessary. We present tools that make backups particularly convenient and secure.
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How to extend the trial period of software
Trialss help you try out all the features before buying software. With a few tricks, you can even extend the test period.
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Chrome OS Flex is a strong Windows alternative for really old PCs
When using older PCs, working with Windows can be slow and tedious. Google's Chrome OS operating system is an alternative here.
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This killer free software is like Windows search on steroids
DocFetcher searches your files and creates a full-text search index from them. This way it quickly finds all documents that contain a searched word. With our tips, you can get more out of the tool and outperform the Windows full-text search by a long way.
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TinyWow: This free site makes editing and converting any file easy
The online service TinyWow offers features from very different areas, makes each immediately findable, and carries out the respective one-click task immediately and without installation.
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How to put Chrome’s download notifications back at the bottom
Dramatic UI changes can be hard to adjust to. If Chrome’s new method for tracking downloads is throwing you off, here’s how to switch back.
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