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Why you should shop Black Friday and Cyber Monday using Microsoft Edge
How to find the best deals on Prime Day from Amazon and other retailers, using the Microsoft Edge browser.
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What to look for in a cheap Chromebook
Is a cheap Chromebook good enough for homework and distance learning? We discuss the most important criteria as you buy cheap Chromebooks for the holidays and Black Friday.
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Don't sleep on email 'Snooze': Power tips for Gmail and Outlook
Don't take your email program's Snooze feature for granted. It's more powerful than you think, so here's how to get the most from it.
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How to encrypt files in Windows
Whether you use Windows Pro's built-in Bitlocker or the free Veracrypt utility, encrypting a file, folder, or drive is an easy way to keep your sensitive documents secure.
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How to turn on (and use) Bluetooth in Windows 10
Bluetooth makes connecting wireless devices easy. Here's how to activate it in Windows 10, and to make the operating system see your Bluetooth devices
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How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro using an OEM code
Windows 10 Pro includes extra security features compared to Windows 10 Home, and you’ll need it installed before you upgrade to Windows 11 Pro.
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Windows 10 Display Settings superguide: How to adjust every feature
Find those Windows Display settings a bit confusing? This tutorial explains every single adjustment, drop-down, and toggle in the Display control panel.
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How to spot a scam email
Scam emails can cause massive headaches or, worse, financial ruin. Here are some telltale warning signs to look out for.
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SSD vs. HDD vs. hybrid: Which storage tech is right for you?
With SSDs, hard drives, and hybrid drives we are spoiled for choice when it comes to PC storage. Here's our advice on what to do.
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Clippy is back to troll your friends in Microsoft Teams
If you want to make your coworkers' lives miserable, use a Clippy sticker on Microsoft Teams. Here's how to do it.
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How to charge your Surface laptop to 100%: Solving the smart charging mystery
Microsoft's latest Surface Pro 8 and Surface Laptop Studio include smart charging, a feature that protects the battery by keeping it from being fully charged. Here's how to turn that off so you can fully charge your laptop.
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How to switch out of Windows 11 S Mode
Windows 11 Home in S Mode may ship by default on PCs like the Surface Go 3, preventing you from installing "unverified" apps that aren't in the Windows Store. Here's how to upgrade from Windows 11 S to Windows 11 Home.
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How to turn on Auto HDR in Windows 11
Windows 11's Auto HDR tech lets you experience eye-popping visuals even in games that don't natively support HDR. Here's how to turn it on.
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How to choose the right RAM for your PC
Picking the right memory for your computer isn't as straightforward as you might think. Here's what you need to know.
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How to get Office 365 on the cheap
Office 365 discounts: How to get Microsoft's subscription for less
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How to check your SSD's health and other stats
CrystalDiskInfo is a free tool that can provide deeper insight into your SSD's health and well-being. Here's how to use it.
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How to check what graphics card you have
Determining what graphics card you have lets you know what sorts of games and applications you can run. Here's how to do that.
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How to check CPU and memory usage
Here's how to see just how hard your processor and RAM are working.
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