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How to Setup and Test Your Microphone in Windows 11
A microphone is a critical tool for conducting calls, making voice notes or playing games. Whether your computer has a built-in microphone or you are connecting an external microphone, it is important to set up the microphone correctly and test it to ensure it is working properly. Use the instructions below to setup and…
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How to Check RAM in Windows 11
RAM is an abbreviation for “Random Access Memory” and is an essential component in your computer. You may want to check how much memory your system has to see if you can add additional RAM to help improve the speed of your system. There are several methods you can use to view the amount of RAM installed in your system.…
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How to Change Screen Brightness in Windows 11
You may want to increase or decrease your screen brightness depending on the lighting conditions where you are using your computer. You may also want to decrease your brightness to save on battery power. Changing screen brightness on Windows 11 is very easy and can be done using several different methods. In this article,…
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OLED Display Performance and Settings
Some Acer models feature OLED display panels that provide near-perfect blacks and brilliant colors without a backlight like traditional LED panels. This means that OLED burn-in can occur if you use maximum settings for backlight, brightness, and contrast to display static images. This may cause permanent burn-in damage to…
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How to Format a Hard Drive or SSD in Windows 11
Formatting a hard drive or SSD will allow you wipe all data on the drive which is useful when you want to fix disk errors or give your computer to someone else. This article will show you how to format a hard drive or SSD using 3 different methods. Note: Formatting your drive will erase all data on the drive and could…
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How to Enable Developer Mode on your Acer Chromebook
Chrome OS Developer Mode allows you to have more control over Chrome OS. In developer mode, you can see Chrome OS advanced settings, install apps from sources other than the Google play store, or completely replace the operating system. Developer mode disables all built-in security features of the operating system so you…
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How to Properly Store your AC Adapter to Prevent Damage
It is important to properly use and store your AC adapter to prolong the life of the adapter and prevent damage. Your AC adapter and power cord are made of copper wire that is protected on the outside with a rubber coating. Excessive bending or tightly wrapping the cords may cause damage to the adapter which could…
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How to Password Protect Files and Folders in Windows 11
Windows 11 has built in encryption that allows you to password protect a file or folder on your computer. This is useful if you want to restrict access to certain files with people who share your computer, or just want an extra layer of security on certain files. In this article you will learn how to password protect a…
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How to Open Task Manager in Windows 11
Windows Task Manager allows you to easily monitor the programs and processes running on your computer, as well as system performance metrics like your CPU, GPU and Memory usage. You can use Windows task manager to force close programs that are not responding, or control which programs startup automatically when Windows…
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How to Change Your Wireless Network Name in Windows 11
Microsoft Windows assigns a default name to each network. You may want to change the name of your network in Windows to personalize it or make it easier for you to identify. This article will help you to locate and change the name of your Wifi Network. How to find the name of your wireless Network Click on Start ⊞ and…
