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How to Back Up and Restore Wireless Network Profiles Using Command Prompt on Windows

Did you get a new PC, or do you want to do a fresh sweep on your current one? Back up your network profiles with these steps.

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How to Force Delete or Uninstall a Printer in Windows 10 & 11

Sometimes printers overstay their welcome. Here's how to delete one from your Windows PC once and for all.

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How to Clean Your Windows PC Using Command Prompt

If your Windows PC is running low on storage space, clean out the junk using these fast Command Prompt utilities.

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How to Shut Down or Sleep Windows 10/11 With a Keyboard Shortcut: 5 Ways

Here are several Windows 10/11 sleep shortcuts, so you can shut down your computer or put it to sleep with just the keyboard.

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What Is the Windows Event Viewer, and How Is It Useful?

Want to get advanced with your Windows troubleshooting techniques? Here's how to use the Event Viewer to diagnose problems.

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How to Recover Deleted Files on Windows 11

Lost a file? Don't give up yet; there are plenty of ways you can restore a deleted file in Windows 11.

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What Is File Compression in Windows 11, and How Do You Enable It?

Fancy some more room on your Windows 11 PC? Enable file compression and get some extra space with very little effort.

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What Are Duplicate Files, and Why Should You Remove Them on Windows?

Duplicate files can sneak onto your system in a multitude of ways, and they do nothing but gum up your system. Here's how to find them.

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5 Ways to View the USB Device History in Windows

Do you think someone is plugging in a USB device without you knowing? Here's how to check that on Windows.

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How to Force Close a Program on Windows Without Task Manager

Wondering how to force close a frozen program on Windows? Here are several ways to force close apps without Task Manager.

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How to Set an Animated GIF as Your Wallpaper in Windows 10 and 11

Static wallpapers can be boring. Video wallpapers are too extreme. Compromise with beautiful animated GIF wallpapers instead!

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User Account Control and Administrator Rights on Windows 10

Whether you use an Administrator or a Standard Windows account, what matters is your User Account Control security level. Here's what you need to know.

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3 Easy Steps to a Dual Monitor Setup in Windows 10

A dual monitor setup lets you multitask like a pro and increase productivity! Learn how to set up dual monitors in Windows 10.

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How to Take Ownership of Folders in Windows 10 & 11

If Windows is keeping you from poking in a folder, here's how to get control over it on Windows 10 and 11.

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Why Does Windows' Default Search Suck So Much, and How Do You Fix It?

if Windows Search isn't doing it for you, try these tips before throwing in the towel.

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What Is a Battery Report in Windows, and How Do You Create One?

How's your laptop's battery faring? If you're unsure, here's how to create a battery report in Windows.

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Lost Your Windows Administrator Password? How to Reset It

Need the default administrator password in Windows? Lost your own admin account password? Here's how to recover them.

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How to Configure Disk Quota on Windows 11

Want everyone on your PC to have a set amount of disk space? Here's how to do it on Windows 11.

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How to Run Multiple Versions of the Same Program on Windows: 5 Ways

Learn how to run clone an app to run several copies of the same program on your Windows PC, using a variety of methods.

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How to Check Your TPM Version Before Upgrading to Windows 11

TPM is the big thing holding you back from WIndows 11. But what is TPM and how do check what version you have?

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