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How to Show Hidden Files in Windows 10 and 11
There are several files on your Windows PC that are hidden by default. This is typically done to prevent the accidental deletion of important data and system files, as that could cause problems. You can change the visibility status of these files easily through your File Explorer on both Windows 10 and 11, however, be…
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How to Setup Your Laptop for Streaming
Live streaming, or commonly known as streaming, is streaming media simultaneously recorded and broadcast in real-time over the Internet. Streaming has significantly grown in popularity in the last decade and for many people streaming has grown from a simple hobby into a career. For those who want to try their luck as a…
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How to Partition and Format a Hard Drive Using Windows 10
Just in case you are not aware, formatting a hard drive means wiping the data clean so that space is created for new data and file systems. You can format an external or internal hard drive, whether it is an HDD (Hard Disk Drive) or SSD (Solid State Drive). Once you format a disk drive, the data that used to be there will…
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How to Clear Search History
When you search on an internet browser, like Chrome or Firefox, your search information gets automatically saved in your browser search history. The browser uses this information to let you easily find your visited website by auto-populating or auto-suggesting the same website during your next search. Most users find this…
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How to Boot Windows 10 in Safe Mode
Safe mode is a basic diagnostic and troubleshooting mode that launches the operating system in a basic state that uses a limited set of files and drivers. A computer that cannot start normally should be able to start in Safe Mode. If a problem does not happen in safe mode, this means that default settings and basic device…
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How to Set a Different Wallpaper On Each Monitor in Windows 11
Setting a new wallpaper is one of the first standard customization features that most people do when setting up a new PC. If you have multiple monitors, you may want to set different wallpapers for each display. Luckily, Windows 11 allows you to customize the background of each display you have setup. This article will…
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How to enable God Mode in Windows 11
Many Windows users may not be familiar with “God Mode”, or may think it is a new feature in Windows 11, but that is not the case. God mode has existed in Windows for a while and first appeared in Windows Vista back in 2007. In Windows 11, God mode is a power-user-focused feature. It is a folder that groups advanced…
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How to Change the Default Download Location in Windows 11
If you have ever downloaded a file from the internet, you are probably already familiar with the “Downloads” folder. It is the folder where Windows groups all your downloaded files. While most people do not change the default location of the downloads folder, Windows 11 does give you the option to change it. This article…
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How to Set Up Windows Hello Facial Recognition in Windows 11
Facial recognition is a way of confirming your identity using your face. For many Apple or Android smartphone users, you may already be familiar with the “unlock phone with facial recognition” feature. But, did you know that you can also unlock your computer with facial recognition? Windows Hello face authentication, in…
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How to Enable or Disable Search Highlights in Windows 11
Microsoft implemented a new “search highlights” feature in Windows to display important events and trending searches. The feature is useful for users who like to keep up to date with key events or news. Other users may feel like the function is an unnecessary add-on that slows down or clutters their Windows search. This…