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How to Enable Text Suggestions (Predictive Text) in Windows 11
Similar to the text suggestions you receive on your phone, on Windows 11, you can receive text suggestions while typing. When enabled, text suggestions can help you type faster and avoid typos. How to enable text suggestions Click on the Start menu. Then select Settings or press the Windows ⊞ + I to access the Settings…
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How to Disable/Enable Camera and Microphone Access on Your Chromebook
In ChromeOS, you can decide what applications have access to your Chromebook's camera and microphone. This feature ensures that you are able to protect your privacy and control what applications have access to your data. How to disable or enable camera access Select the Clock in the lower right corner. Select the gear icon…
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How to Pin Apps to the Taskbar in Windows 11
Windows allows you to pin applications to the taskbar for easy access. When an app is pinned to the taskbar, you will see the icon on the taskbar even when the app is not open. How to pin apps to the taskbar from the Start menu Click on the Start ⊞ button. Locate the app in the Start menu or select All to view all of your…
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How to Correctly Install DDR5 Memory Modules in Your Predator Helios 18 AI
Your Predator Helios 18 AI supports dual-channel DDR5 memory and can handle up to 192 GB using four SO-DIMM modules, with speeds up to 4400 MT/s. For the best performance, we recommend using memory modules from the same brand and with the same capacities, as mixing different memory modules could lower the memory speed of…
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Misconfigured Windows Named Pipe Permissions in ACCSvc.exe allows for Remote Code Execution
VULNERABILITY DETAILS Acer ControlCenter contains local privilege escalation vulnerability. This process exposes a Windows Named Pipe using a custom protocol to invoke functions within service. The aforementioned Named Pipe is misconfigured such that remote, unauthenticated users may interact with it, and by extension any…
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How to Share Files with Other Users on the Same Windows 11 Device
In Windows 11 you can easily share files between users on the same device, without having to use an external storage device. This feature can be helpful when using separate accounts for work or school. Sharing files locally between users does not require an internet connection. How to share files with other users on the…
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How to Adjust the Keyboard Backlight Brightness on Your Chromebook
How do I turn off the keyboard backlight on my Chromebook? Keyboard backlights are a popular feature on many Chromebooks in order to improve keyboard visibility in dimly lit environments. Most Chromebooks that feature a keyboard backlight allow you to adjust the brightness of the backlight. How to adjust the keyboard…
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Local Privilege Escalation via ACCSvc.exe Command Execution Feature
VULNERABILITY DETAILS The Acer ControlCenter solution contains a component running as a service as the NT AUTHORITY\SYSTEM user. This process exposes a Windows Named Pipe using a custom protocol to invoke functions within the service. The service does not restrict which executables may be run, nor does it prevent lower…
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How to Change the Time Zone on Your Windows Computer
How do I change the time zone on my Windows computer? How to change the time zone Right-click on the clock🕒 in the lower right corner of the screen. Select Adjust date and time. In the Settings window that appears, the current time and time zone will be at the top. If enabled, disable the switch next to Set time zone…
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How to Restore a Closed Tab or Window on Google Chrome
On Google Chrome you can easily reopen recently closed tabs and windows with a keyboard shortcut or by searching with the Tab Search feature. How to quickly restore a closed tab or window Open Google Chrome. On your keyboard, hold down Ctrl, Shift, and the letter T. The last tab or window that you closed will reappear.…
