Did you hear that fixing your registry would speed up your computer? Or did you read somewhere that ‘fixing’ your registry will remedy any Windows malaise on your machine, that a quick registry clean-up will solve your computing problems for good? Many of these articles are not only wrong, but some can be downright harmful to your machine […]
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Considering installing a second operating system, and want to be aware of the risks? Having Windows and Linux installed on your PC gives you the best of both worlds. But it isn’t always smooth sailing. Dual booting can lead to problems, some of which are difficult to foresee. Is dual booting safe? Does it affect […]
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In Windows 10, Microsoft provides several ways to log into your user account aside from a standard password. These include facial recognition and fingerprint scanning, but those aren’t available on some machines. However, anyone can use a PIN (personal identification number) to protect their Windows 10 account. And doing so is a great idea. Let’s […]
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Windows crashes—whether they come as a blue screen of death or totally locked-up system—are extremely frustrating. Not only do you lose the work you had open, but troubleshooting the reason that Windows crashed can be difficult. When crashes happen, you’ll probably wonder how to prevent these issues in the future. Let’s look at the most […]
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Most of the time, automatic app updates are convenient. Not having to check for new versions regularly saves you time and keeps your apps secure. However, sometimes you might want to stop apps from auto-updating. Maybe the latest version is bugged, or you need an older version for a specific reason. We’ll show you how […]
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SSH (Secure Shell) is an encrypted network protocol used for connecting to devices over a network or the internet. Linux computers come with a preinstalled SSH tool that can be accessed with a terminal command, but what about Windows? Several SSH options are available for Windows, including a built-in SSH tool. Here’s how to use […]
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