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Fawad Murtaza-

Fawad Murtaza

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About Fawad Murtaza

Fawad is a Computer Science graduate with a passion for all things PC and video games. He has been tinkering with Windows since the XP days and likes to share the things he has learned through writing.

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Jump Lists have been around since Windows 7, but they're just as useful now as they were when they arrived on the scene.

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Why Is the Default Windows Cursor Asymmetrical and Tilted?

The default Windows cursor is iconic and recognizable the world over, but why was it designed the way it is? Here's the explanation.

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Why Is Windows Called "Windows"?

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How to Sync Multiple Google Drive Accounts on Windows

If you're juggling between different Google accounts with different files in them, here's how to unite them into one on Windows.

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High-res streaming promises to deliver better quality audio, so why is MQA considered controversial if does just that?

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Windows 10 vs Windows 11: All the Major Changes

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