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How to Disable Update Notifications on Windows

Disable your update notifications and get some peace and quiet on Windows.

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How to Manage Which Devices Can Wake Your Windows PC From Sleep Mode

Pick and choose which devices can wake your Windows PC with these tips.

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How to Open the Control Panel as an Administrator in Windows

Get an all-access pass to your Windows settings and run the Control Panel as an administrator with these tips.

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How to Stop Windows From Automatically Locking Itself

Keep your Windows PC free and prevent it from locking itself with this easy guide.

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How to Run Task Manager as an Administrator in Windows 11

Take control of your PC by running Task Manager as an administrator on Windows 11.

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3 Ways to Make Windows 11 Start Up Faster

Windows 11 already boots up pretty quickly, but you can turn it up to 11 with these tips.

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4 Ways to Remove a Saved Wi-Fi Network From Windows 11

Why keep all those old network details on your PC? Scrub them away with these tips for Windows 11.

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4 Ways to Check Your Network Adapter Speed on Windows

How fast can your network adapter go? Here's how to check on Windows.

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How to Reset the Mouse and Keyboard Settings to Their Defaults on Windows

Messed up your keyboard and mouse settings on Windows? Perform these steps to get everything back to normal again.

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How to Rebuild the Icon Cache in Windows

Are your Windows icons looking a little weird, or completely gone? Get them back to normal by rebuilding the Windows icon cache.

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How to Open Sticky Notes in Windows 11

Set little reminders on your Windows 11 PC with its Sticky Notes app.

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3 Ways to Enable or Disable the Delete Confirmation Dialog on Windows

If you're tired of Windows asking if you're absolutely sure about deleting a file, here's how to turn off (or on) the notification.

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How to Hide or Show the Firewall and Network Protection Area in Windows Security

Stop people from compromising your computer's security by hiding the Firewall and Network Protection part of Windows Security.

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How to Lock and Unlock the Function (Fn) Key in Windows

The Fn key unlocks new functionalities for your F1-12 keys. Here's how to set it to always be on in Windows.

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How to Add Firewall Options for Blocking Software to Windows 11’s Context Menu

Want to block apps quickly? Set up some context menu options using these apps for Windows 11.

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How to Disable (and Re-enable) the Your Account Info Page in Windows 10

Here's how to stop users from switching between Microsoft and local accounts on Windows.

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How to Remove the OneDrive Icon From File Explorer in Windows 11

If you want to get rid of the OneDrive icon in Windows 11's File Explorer, but you don't want to get rid of the app itself, here's how to do that.

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How to Check Successful or Failed Login Attempts on Your Windows Computer

Do you suspect someone is trying to sneak into your Windows computer account? Here's how to set up a tracker for login attempts.

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How to Show or Hide the “Dim Display After” Option in the Power Options Menu on Windows

Want to stop people tweaking the "Dim Display After" option in Windows? Or is it missing on your device? Here's how to fix that.

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How to Resize Software With Your Keyboard in Windows 11

Why fumble with window controls when you can resize software with a few keyboard hotkeys on Windows?

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