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How to make Windows look like Windows 7

We provide step-by-step instructions on how you can use tools and tweaks to bring the Windows 7 experience to Windows 10 and get back features you may want.
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How to install Windows on a Mac

You shouldn't be stuck with Apple's MacOS. To help Mac owners enjoy the benefits of Microsoft's OS, we provide a guide on how to install Windows 11 on a Mac.
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After 10 years of headaches, I’m finally a believer in Windows on ARM

It's been a 10-year-long journey, but Windows on ARM is finally almost ready for prime time. But there's still work for Microsoft to do.
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How to change your PC name

The name assigned to a system when buying a PC is usually a generic one reminiscent of a device ID. We take a look at how to change your PC name.
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The latest Windows update is causing major printer problems

Here's how you can maximize the workaround for the Microsoft glitch on the Windows 10 mid-July update.

How to boot Windows from a USB drive

Did you know that you can run Windows directly off a USB drive? Here is a simple guide on how to download, create, and run Windows 11 or 10 from a USB flash drive.
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Windows 11 might pull ahead of Windows 10 in one key way

Computer builder Puget Systems revisited its Windows 10 versus Windows 11 test for computers and found that Windows 11 pulls ahead, with some caveats.
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How to turn off PIN on Windows if you don’t need the added security

If you are not very particular about having a security PIN on your PC, then here is a quick guide that can help you turn off PIN on Windows 10 or Windows 11.
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How to move Windows 10 to an SSD

Migrating a Windows installation can be tricky. Thankfully, our guide will show you how to move Windows 10 to an SSD from your dusty old hard drive in no time.

How to split your screen in Windows 10

To fully take advantage of Windows 10, you need to learn how to split your screen. Follow these instructions, and you'll be splitting your screen in no time.
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New Live Share feature for Teams is like screen sharing 2.0

Microsoft Teams is getting a new Live Share feature, which is designed to make you interact with Teams apps in fun new ways.
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This simple Windows File Explorer trick blew my mind

If you need to rename multiple files in Windows 10 or Windows 11, don't do it one by one. Use this trick instead.
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The Windows 11 update rollout has finally ended

It’s been well over six months since Windows 11 launched. Now, it is finally available for everyone to download.
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How to wipe a hard drive on your PC or Mac

Learning how to wipe a hard drive is an important step in maintaining your privacy when upgrading or replacing hardware. These steps have everything you need.
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5 helpful Windows shortcuts you didn’t know about

If you're looking to save time when working during your busy day, we have a look at five unexpected keyboard shortcuts that you can use.
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Beware this fake Windows 11 installer that may harm your PC

Hackers are faking an official Microsoft website and getting unsuspecting Windows users to download fake Windows 11 installers that may harm their PCs.
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Microsoft Defender has one key weakness its rivals don’t

According to a new report from an anti-malware assessment company, Microsoft Defender might have a big weakness that other software does not
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How to ungroup Taskbar icons in Windows 11

Ungrouping taskbar icons can make it much easier to see what each browser window and app is doing. Here's how to do it in Windows 11.
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How to disable Microsoft OneDrive

If you don't like or need Microsoft OneDrive, you can just get rid of it. Here's how to disable Microsoft OneDrive.
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Need to work from the road? Here are the 5 best laptops with LTE

Looking for a laptop that makes data connections easy, even when there's no Wi-Fi around? These are the best laptops available with the latest LTE connections.
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New Windows spyware campaign can get you in a click

The Vidar spyware is spreading to PCs as threat actors have managed to hide it inside Microsoft Compiled HTML help files, and you can be infected in a click.
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Upcoming Windows update will kill Internet Explorer for good

Internet Explorer will say its final goodbye in a Windows 10 update on June 15.
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Microsoft adds message on unsupported PCs running Windows 11

Microsoft is more widely rolling out a message in the Windows 11 settings app indicating that a PC is unsupported by the operating system.
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How to clean up your hard drive

Performing regular maintenance is crucial for ensuring a PC delivers a smooth experience. Here’s a guide on how to clean up your hard drive.
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What is antivirus software, and how does it work?

You're always told to have an antivirus client installed on your PC, but what is antivirus software, and how does it work? Here's everything you need to know.
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Windows 11 multitasking to get better in an important way

Windows 11 could be getting Windows 10's canceled "Sets" feature, giving the operating system yet another multitasking boost.
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A big improvement to Windows 11 search is coming soon

Microsoft is bringing in new improvements to Search on Windows 10 and Windows 11 to surface more of the world around you.
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Have an unsupported PC? Windows 11 has a message for you

If you're running Windows 11 on an unsupported PC, then be prepared to see a warning message soon.
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Windows 11’s taskbar may get a handy feature from Windows 10

Some more improvements are on the way for WIndows 11, and one of those is an app overflow area in the taskbar.
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This brave developer got Windows running on a Surface Duo

A developer has installed Windows on a Surface Duo, bringing the operating system to a strange new place.
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How to make Windows 11 look like Windows 10

Windows 11 has brought a host of new features that many people enjoy, but the changes to the Start menu and Taskbar aren't among them.
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What are the requirements to run Windows 11?

If you're thinking of upgrading to Windows 11, then we have a look at everything you need to know about upgrading to the new OS.
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Windows 11 had a big four months. Here’s what’s coming next

It's been four months since Windows 11 was released, and Microsoft is now talking about what's coming up next for the operating system.
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How to enable TPM 2.0 on your PC

If you're planning on installing Windows 11, you'll need to have a PC with TPM 2.0 enabled. Here's how to turn it on.