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The Pros and Cons of Using a Microsoft Account With Windows

What's better for Windows: a local account or a Microsoft account? Here's what you need to know to make the right choice for your needs.

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What Is the Desktop Window Manager (DWM.exe) and Do You Need It?

Is the Desktop Window Manager hogging your RAM? Here's why you shouldn't disable it.

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What Is a Desktop Shortcut and How Does It Work?

A shortcut automagically opens a folder or runs a program. But how do desktop shortcuts actually work?

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7 Easy Windows 10 Tweaks That'll Make Your PC Feel Like Home

Windows 10 looks fantastic. But you can make Windows 10 look truly unique with these uncomplicated tweaks.

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How to Turn Off Sticky Keys

Do you keep enabling Sticky Keys without meaning too? Here's how to get yourself out of the Sticky Key situation for good!

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How to Clean Up Your Computer to Its Original State (Without Reinstalling Windows)

Is your computer slow? Or maybe you want to clear everything before you sell it? Here's the easiest way to wipe your Windows computer clean!

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How to Use Windows Batch File Commands to Automate Repetitive Tasks

Do you frequently execute boring and repetitive tasks? A batch file might be exactly what you’re looking for. Use it to automate actions. We'll show you the commands you need to know.

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How to Connect Your Wireless Printer to Wi-Fi

Need to print to your wireless printer? Here's how to connect your printer to Wi-Fi and print to it on Windows 10.

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How to Properly Disable Microsoft OneDrive in Windows

You should be free to choose where your data is being stored. While having an automatic cloud syncing solution is a great idea, maybe you don't like OneDrive. Here's how to disable it.

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How to Change the Colors of Command Prompt in Windows

If you're tired of Command Prompt's bland white-on-black look, you'll love this quick and easy tip.

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How to Clean Your Windows Computer: The Ultimate Checklist

Spending some time cleaning up Windows can yield vast performance improvements. Here's the ultimate checklist for cleaning your Windows computer.

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4 Ways to Back Up Your Windows Computer to the Cloud

Cloud storage is convenient for data backups. But should you use Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or Crash Plan? We'll help you decide.

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7 Ways to Turn Off a Windows 10 Laptop Screen

Not only is it possible to turn off your laptop screen, there are multiple ways to achieve this -- seven ways, in fact.

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How to Right-Click and Middle-Click on Windows Touchpads

No matter what, there's one trick you should absolutely learn: how to right-click and middle-click even when you don't have those buttons (or if they're broken).

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How to Disable That Annoying Spotify Pop-Up in Windows 10

Did you know you can disable the annoying Spotify pop-up showing your current track and album art? Here's how to prevent it from showing up when you change the volume or pause a song.

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Should You Delete the Hiberfil.sys File in Windows 10?

Hibernation in Windows 10 takes up a lot of disk space. You can delete hiberfil.sys, but should you? Here's what you need to know about hibernation.

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Why You Shouldn't Reset Your PC to Factory Settings (And What to Do Instead)

A factory reset restores the bloatware your system originally came with. It weighs down your system and you shouldn't have to put up with that. We show you how to avoid it.

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How to Install Linux in Windows With a VMware Virtual Machine

Do you want to install Linux, but can't leave Windows? Try a virtual machine to run your favorite version of Linux inside Windows. We show you how to set up VMware Workstation Player.

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How to Turn Off a Laptop Screen in Windows 10 With the Power Button

A handy little feature in Windows 10 is the ability to turn off your laptop display with just the press of the physical power button.

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How to Manage Your Windows Clipboard Like a Pro

Better known as Copy & Paste, a tool for students to lift passages from Wikipedia, the Clipboard can save you loads of typing time. We'll show you how to use it like a pro.

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