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Joe Keeley-Deputy Editor for Electric Vehicles, Smart Home, and Wellness

Joe Keeley

Deputy Editor for Electric Vehicles, Smart Home, and Wellness

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About Joe Keeley

Joe is a Deputy Editor at MUO. He has a Business degree and over a decade of professional writing and editing experience.

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How to Downgrade from Windows 10 to Windows 7 or 8.1

Windows 10 is here and maybe it's not what you expected. If you already upgraded, you can perform a rollback. And if you haven't yet, create a system backup first. We show you how.

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Best Windows 10 Ready Hardware & What It Means

Some of Windows 10's new features require special hardware. We show you what to look out for and which devices best support Cortana, Windows Hello, and Continuum. Do you really need it? Up to you!

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Quick Guide to Windows 10 for Windows 8 Users

Windows 10 is just around the corner and if you're running Windows 8 you will be able to upgrade for free on July 29. Let's take a look at what the big changes are.

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How to Cancel the Windows 10 Upgrade If You Changed Your Mind

The Get Windows 10 app made it incredibly easy to sign up for the upgrade. If you no longer want it, you can opt out again. We show you how.

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10 Compelling Reasons to Upgrade to Windows 10

Windows 10 is coming on July 29. Is it worth upgrading for free? If you are looking forward to Cortana, state of the art gaming, or better support for hybrid devices - yes, definitely! And there's more...

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Pros & Cons of Forced Updates in Windows 10

Updates will change in Windows 10. Right now you can pick and choose. Windows 10, however, will force updates onto you. It has advantages, like improved security, but it can also go wrong. What's more important?

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Need a Free Online Calendar for Yourself or a Group? Try Teamup!

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How to Find & Fix AMD or ATI Display Drivers in Windows

After being acquired by AMD, the ATI brand name hasn't been around for years, but old graphics cards are still around. If you're still using one, here are some maintenance tips.

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6 Tips for Rebooting Windows Like a Pro

Windows' strength is customization and it doesn't stop at shutting down. You can end your session or reboot your system in various ways, many offering more convenience and control than the Start menu.

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How to Resolve a Code 646 Windows Update Error

Windows Update can fail. One of the more common issues is a Code 646 error. It's a relatively harmless error which is easy to resolve. Here we have compiled all possible solutions.

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How to Update Audio Drivers in Windows 7 & 8

Wondering whether you need to update your audio drivers? In short, don't fix a running system. If you're having issues, however, re-installing or replacing the driver could do the trick.

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Windows 7 Professional Laptops You Can Still Get Now

Windows 8 has been around since 2012, Windows 10 will be released this summer, and in 2014 Microsoft stopped distributing Windows 7 Home licenses. Now may be your last chance to get a Windows 7 device. We show you how.

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Should You Turn Your Screensaver Off? History & Modern Use of a Bug Fix

Once an important feature to help prevent screen burn, screensavers are mostly used now to look pretty. How did they come to be and are they still worth using today?

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How to Hide & Protect Your Data in Windows

Nothing is private, unless you make it so. You can just hide your data from plain view, or you can apply passwords or encryption techniques for more serious protection. Let us show you how.

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Access & Recover Corrupt Office Files with These Tips

Your important document is corrupted and you don't have a backup? Not all is lost! You can try to repair the file or find a backup you didn't know you had.

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How to Save Wireless Internet Settings to USB

Repetitively setting up Internet connections on multiple devices can be an annoyance. Handily, there's a quick and easy way around it: save your network settings to a USB stick and easily transfer the setup.

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How to Search File Contents in Windows

Windows 10 search is better than ever. Try these tips and third-party tools if you want to have a better search experience.

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6 Light Alternatives to Open Office and PDF Files

Don't clog your system down with superfluous bulk. For the occasional viewing of PDF and Office files, you can use compact apps and you might not need any additional software at all.

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6 Clever Windows Tips & Tricks For Geeks

Windows is a complex beast. It never ceases to amaze us just how much you can do with it. Here are some Windows tips and tricks you might not know, yet.

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4 Boring Tasks You Can Automate With the Windows Task Scheduler

Your time is too valuable to be wasted with repetitive tasks. Let us show you how to automate and schedule tasks. We have a few great examples, too.

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