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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 upgrade to Windows 11: Every option explained
We'll show you how to upgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 11 through several easy methods, from downloading an ISO to using Windows 10's Windows Update tool.
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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 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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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 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 pause Windows 10 updates
A tutorial on how to pause Windows 10 automatic updates for a limited time.
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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 turn off News And Interests in Windows 10's taskbar
Windows 10's News and Interests taskbar tool is a handy feature for people who want to quickly glance at the weather and news headlines. If that's not you, here's how to turn it off.
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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 enable HDR in Windows 10
Windows 10 supports HDR monitors, but you have to manually turn the feature on to get those luscious visuals. Here's how to do it.
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How to play games on a Chromebook
You can play games on a Chromebook, whether browser- or Android-based, or streamed PC games from the cloud.
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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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