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The Windows 11 Control Panel Is Missing Key Settings, Here's Where to Find Them

If you're used to finding certain settings in the Control Panel, they may appear to be missing, but don't worry: you can still find them.

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How to Enable Windows Subsystem for Linux

Switch on and begin launching Linux apps and commands in Windows like a true power user.

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Game Ready or Studio: Which Nvidia Driver Is Right for You?

Not sure whether to choose the Nvidia Game Ready Driver or the Studio Driver for your card? The good news is the decision isn't permanent.

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The Default Windows Mail App is Changing: Here's What to Do Now

The venerable Windows Mail and Calendar apps are going away to be replaced by the new Outlook app. We've got a look at your available options.

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How to Run Windows Apps on Android With Winlator

A PC emulator like Winlator is all you need to run Windows apps on your Android device.

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4 Easy Ways to Create a ZIP File on Windows

Want to make a ZIP file on Windows 10? Here are the easiest ways to do it.

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The 5 Best Procreate Alternatives for Windows

You can't use Procreate on your Windows PC, but these alternatives are solid options.

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How to Protect Your Chrome Passwords With Windows Hello

Combining Window Hello with Google Chrome is a quick and easy way to boost your security.

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How to Assign Keyboard Shortcuts to Programs in Windows

Want to be snappier and get more done quickly? Set up keyboard shortcuts for your most used programs in Windows 10.

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How to Use Your Android Phone as a Webcam on Windows 11

Don't have a webcam for your Windows 11 PC? If you've got an Android phone, you've got a webcam, it just takes a little bit of setup.

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The Ultimate Guide to Windows 11's Keyboard Shortcuts

Want to zip around Windows 11 with your keyboard? Here's how to perform common tasks in Windows 11 with shortcuts.

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Graphics Card Not Detected by Windows? 7 Ways to Fix It

Having issue with your PC not detecting your graphics card? Don't worry, we've got all the fixes you might potentially need.

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GEEKOM's IT13 Mini-PC Delivers Pure Power in a Pico Package

This article is sponsored by GEEKOM.

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These 5 Apps Made My Switch From Mac to Windows Possible

Windows 11 is a great operating system, but coming from macOS, it can take some getting used to. These apps made the transition easy.

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Is Windows Defender All the Antivirus Protection You Need?

Do you really need to download extra antivirus software if you have Windows Defender installed?

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This App Is Like GarageBand for Windows, Only Better

While Apple's GarageBand isn't available for Windows, Akai's MPC Beats app fits into the same nice, and it's completely free to use.

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How to Fix the "Ethernet Doesn't Have a Valid IP Configuration" Error on Windows

There are a few reasons your ethernet may not have a valid IP configuration, but there are plenty of possible fixes.

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Can't Find Copilot on Windows 11? Here's What To Do

Copilot is one of the most interesting features on Windows 11, but it may not be available to everyone yet. Here's how to get it.

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Supercharge Windows 11’s Notepad With Copilot

The venerable Notepad app is now much more powerful thanks to Copilot integration. Now it's much more than a simple text editor.

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How to Check RAM, GPU, and CPU Usage in Windows 11

If your computer is slow, it's a good idea to double-check what's hogging your resources. But how do you check your hardware usage in Windows 11?

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