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How to use personal photos for your Windows 11 background
A step-by-step guide on how to add personalized photos to your computer space.
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Got an iPhone? Here's how to get Apple iMessages on Windows 11
With Intel's Unison app and Windows 11, you can read and respond to iMessages straight from your PC.
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This fun Windows mouse trick instantly hides all inactive windows
Once known as Aero Shake, this long-standing feature will immediately clear your screen of unwanted clutter—until you use it again to restore them again.
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Clueless about how to write Excel formulas? Use AI
Writing Excel formulas isn't easy if you don't speak the language. Fortunately, at least two sites will translate your request, in English, into Excel code.
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File Explorer tabs are finally in Windows! Here's how to use them to simplify your life
Windows 11 has quietly added a new feature in the last couple of months: a tabbed File Explorer interface. It makes moving and copying files so much simpler.
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10 Windows 11 tips and tricks we use to customize our PCs
Whether you've bought a new PC or just want to become more productive, these Windows 11 tips are ones you should try.
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How to set up your new computer the right way
Set up your new computer the right way by performing these crucial tasks.
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Happy Festivus! Air your Windows grievances via the Feedback Hub
The Windows 10 and Windows 11 Feedback Hub is the place to put your complaints, praise, and suggestions about Windows.
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How to add check boxes to Microsoft Word documents
Adding check boxes to a list on Microsoft Word is surprisingly straightforward. Here's how to do it.
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Can't find that file? These advanced Windows Search tips can help
Windows Search doesn't look particularly effective. But with a little knowledge and tweaking, you can find almost anything you're looking for.
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How to use the Windows HDR Calibration app to make your monitor shine
Windows 11 has a new free Windows HDR Calibration app that will quickly allow you to tweak your HDR display to make it look its best. Here's how to use it.
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Clean crapware off your PC in minutes with this free app
Need to remove software from your PC in a hurry? Bulk Crap Uninstaller is much more efficient than the default Windows uninstaller.
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How to sideload unsupported Android apps in Windows 11
Windows 11 can run Android apps, but only a limited number from Amazon's Appstore. Here's how to sideload unsupported Android apps you want to use.
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Speed up your PC with this 60-second tune-up tip
It's a dead-simple trick, but so few PC users do it. Here's how to improve PC performance by disabling Windows startup apps
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How to use Samsung's Galaxy Tab as a second display for your PC
If you own a Samsung Galaxy Tab tablet, you already have a terrific second display for both work or business travel. Here's how to use it.
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3 ways to quickly connect Bluetooth devices in Windows 11
Microsoft nerfed a useful keyboard shortcut for Bluetooth devices in Windows 11, but you can work around it.
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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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Is your Windows product key reusable? Here’s how to find out
Want to reuse your existing Windows license key with a new PC? We explain how to determine if that’s possible.
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How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10
Windows 11 gives Microsoft's operating system a bold new look, but you can still make it feel (mostly) familiar. Here's how.
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