By default, your PC is put to sleep when you close the lid, which isn’t ideal if you want your laptop out of sight while it’s docked on your workspace. Here’s how to change that setting. It’s hard to imagine a world in which you can’t fold up your computer, stuff it in a bag, …
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There’s an easy way to recover disk space from greedy Windows apps. I frequently install and uninstall large applications for testing photo and video software, so disk space is something I watch actively. I’m sure the same holds true for gamers or other people who like trying out the latest programs. But I find that …
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With the Windows Storage Spaces tool, you can pair your hard drives together to consolidate data and add redundancies to all your drives. Here’s how to get started. I have built up a rather large collection of movies and TV shows that I’ve ripped from Blu-ray discs. Every few years, I find I need a …
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Why grapple with passwords and PINs to sign into Windows when you can more easily turn to facial or fingerprint recognition? When signing into Windows, a password is the default option. But remembering a strong and complex password can be a hassle. Instead, try biometric technologies through the Windows Hello feature in Windows 10 and …
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With the Remote Desktop app for iOS, iPadOS, and Android, you can connect to and control a remote Windows computer to work with your files and applications. Since 2020, more people have been working from home. As a result, there’s been a greater need to access computers remotely. And one tool for the job is …
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Posting on social media is all about communication, whether it’s chatting among friends or broadcasting to the public. Just take care that you don’t give away too much information. Keeping in touch over social media is a huge part of modern life. Heard a joke? Share it! Got a clip of your baby being adorable? …
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Can you survive the holidays without Wi-Fi? Probably not. Here’s how to prepare your network for guests and safely share your password with them. ‘Tis the season for visitors to slow down your Wi-Fi network. Inviting friends and family to stay with you at the holidays means sharing your precious internet with them. It also …
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If your laptop is plugged in but not getting any juice, these steps can help you troubleshoot. How many times has this happened to you? You’re minding your own business on your laptop, then suddenly the computer informs you the battery is nearly dead. You then have to rush to find your charger and plug …
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For easy access to your favorite apps and most-used settings, here’s how to customize the Start Menu in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Microsoft seems to rethink the Start menu with each new version of Windows. Jumping from Windows 10 to Windows 11 can make your head spin with all the new tools and tricks …
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Everybody loves a cool trick. No matter how well we know an app or program, there’s almost always some shortcut we never learned. The same goes for hardware: We may use gadgets every day without knowing their helpful quirks. A great example is Zoom, which millions of Americans have recently discovered for the first time. …
