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How to Generate and Analyze an Energy Report in Windows

What's draining your battery? Get to the bottom of your energy conundrums with an energy report for Windows.

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How to Reset the Local Group Policy Settings to Default in Windows 11

Did something go wrong in the Local Group Policy? Get everything back to normal with these tips for WIndows 11.

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What Is a CTF Loader, and How Do You Fix Its High CPU Usage?

Sometimes the CTF Loader in Windows drains a lot of your CPU, but what is it and why does it want so much of your processing power?

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What Is the Windows Search Indexer, and Is It Okay to Disable It?

The Windows Search Indexer can take up a lot of resources, but what does it do, and can you get rid of it?

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What Is the Hosts File, and How Do You Edit It in Windows?

The hosts file is a great way to skip using the DNS server, or even block a website. Here's how to use it.

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What Is Swapfile.sys in Windows, and Can You Delete It?

Windows is chock full of system files, and some are more dangerous to delete than others. Here's what Swapfile.sys is for, and how to erase it.

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6 Ways to Get the Most Out of the Windows Feedback Hub

Got a great idea about Windows? Get in touch with Microsoft with the Feedback Hub.

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How to Select All the Files in a Folder in Windows 11's File Explorer

Need to move or delete a lot of files in one go? Stop moving them one by one and use these tips to select every file in a folder in Windows 11.

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How to Run Mac Apps on Windows 10

Have you found amazing software that's Mac only? Learn how you can run Mac apps on your Windows 10 machine.

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How to Install macOS on Windows 10 in a Virtual Machine

Unsure if you will get along with a Mac? Learn how to run macOS on Windows 10 with the help of a virtual machine.

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How to Disable the Touchpad in Windows 11

Want to use a mouse? Disable your Windows 11 laptop's touchpad with these tricks.

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How to Make a Bootable CD/DVD/USB to Install Windows

Need installation media to reinstall Windows? Here's how to create a bootable CD, USB, or DVD with an ISO from scratch!

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Why Do Files Get Corrupted in Windows, and How Do You Stop It?

Data corruption can strike at any time, so here's how to keep all your files safe on Windows.

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How to Use the Windows Startup Folder: Everything You Need to Know

The Windows 10 and 11 startup folder lets you manage which programs run at boot. Here's how to find the startup folder and manage its programs.

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How to Minimize and Maximize Apps on a Windows Device

Everyone knows about the icons at the top-right of a window, but did you know there are keyboard shortcuts to minimize and maximize apps on Windows?

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How to Enable God Mode in Windows

Windows has a hidden shortcut to view all system settings at once. Here's how to easily get to God Mode.

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How to Be More Productive With the Windows 11 Clock App

Did you know that Windows 11's clock does much more than just tell the time? Here's how to make it truly shine at the office.

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How to Fix a Mouse That Double-Clicks on a Single Click in Windows

Is a single click working as a double-click on your mouse in Windows? Here are software and hardware fixes for this annoying problem.

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How to Enable Auto-Unlock for BitLocker Drives

There's no need to manually unlock your BitLocker drives every time you want to use them. Here's how to set them to automatically unlock on your PC.

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3 Ways to Reset a Forgotten Windows Administrator Password

Forgetting your password is scary, but you still have options to get back in. Here are three ways to reset your admin password in Windows.

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