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This clever tip alerts you when apps are added to Startup in Windows 11
Did you know Windows 11 can immediately inform you when an app is added to the auto-start list?
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WordPad disappears from Windows 11, but this trick brings it back
Microsoft no longer supports WordPad with Windows 11 version 24H2. Want to keep using it? Here's how.
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How to turn off Recall on Copilot+ PCs: Stop Windows from recording everything
The new Windows Recall function records everything that happens on your PC and takes a screenshot of your screen every five seconds. This allows you to switch off Recall permanently and protect your privacy.
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This Windows 11 trick brings back Windows 10's file explorer
A Reddit user discovered this trick by chance, which opens the Windows 10 File Explorer in Windows 11.
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Why you should reset your Windows PC every year
Windows PCs should not only be reset in emergencies. Here's why an annual reinstallation of Windows offers many advantages.
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How to change the color of the Windows taskbar
Looking to customize the look of the Windows taskbar? We'll guide you every step of the way.
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How to compare current and older file versions in Microsoft Word
If you repeatedly revise a Word document and save it as a separate file, it is difficult to keep track of the changes. We will show you how to display the changed passages.
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Windows is full of mysterious processes and files. What's behind them?
Windows is full of files whose purpose is baffling to you. Some of these files take up an enormous amount of space. But only a few can be deleted safely. We can help.
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13 important Windows settings to change immediately
Immediately after installing Windows 11, there are various settings that you should adjust to operate the operating system more securely and effectively.
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Save money! How to use your smartphone as a Windows 11 PC webcam
Windows 11 now allows the wireless connection of Android smartphones for use as a webcam. We'll show you how to do this and what you should look out for.
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How to reset Microsoft Edge's browser settings
Sometimes problems occur with the Edge browser, such as annoying cookie settings or blocked downloads. We'll show you how to solve these quickly.
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How to turn off Windows 11's new Start Menu ads
Microsoft is starting to display annoying ads in the Windows 11 start menu. How to switch them off immediately.
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Midnight Commander revives the spirit of Norton's long-dead file manager
Although Norton Commander, once the standard tool among file managers, is long gone, Midnight Commander offers a suitable replacement.
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Outlook: How to set up breaks between your meetings
By default, Outlook assumes that appointments in the calendar follow each other directly if you enter them one after the other. We will show you how Outlook automatically schedules breaks between consecutive appointments.
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Windows includes built-in ransomware protections. Here's how to turn it on
Did you know Windows includes ransomware protection built right in? Microsoft Defender can safeguard your PC, but the feature isn’t automatically enabled. Here's how to do it yourself.
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How to open the Windows Terminal with the command prompt
With the Terminal, Windows has a common interface for Powershell, Command Prompt, and Azure Cloud Shell. This allows you to start the terminal directly with the command prompt.
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Copilot Pro: What can Microsoft 365's premium AI do?
With Copilot Pro, private users can now also utilize the artificial intelligence of Chat-GPT in Microsoft Office. The chat tool is powerful, but there is still a lack of integration and usability.
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7 settings every PC gamer should tweak immediately
In this article, we show you how you can optimize your PC's gaming performance using Windows and UEFI settings — and introduce you to useful software that every gamer should have.
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Should I disconnect my PC from the internet when I have a virus?
It is often recommended to disconnect the internet connection in the event of a virus attack. But is it really sensible or even necessary to disconnect the computer from the internet?
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