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Prevent Files From Being Deleted Or Renamed In Windows
Stop standard users from messing with your stuff
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Remove or Uninstall a Printer Driver from Windows 10
Get rid of any that you are not using
If you connect to different printers across several locations all the time, you’ll probably not use all of the printers installed on your device – probably just once or twice. […]
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10 Ways To Make Your PowerPoint Slideshow More Engaging
Can be used for any kind of presentation
Delivering presentations via PowerPoint doesn’t have to be boring. No matter who your audience is, you can create slides that are engaging, effective, and to the point. PowerPoint Slideshows can […]
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Freeware Versus Shareware – What’s The Difference?
We line them up side by side
The term freeware was first used nearly four decades ago when Andrew Fluegelman, a programmer, created the PC-Talk program for the IBM PC, although it wasn’t freely distributed initially. A […]
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Fix “Instruction at Referenced Memory Could Not Be Read” Errors
A weird error with many causes
It’s rare these days, but sometimes you can still run into a cryptic error message while using your computer. Cryptic errors are ones that don’t really explain themselves. If you […]
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How To Refurbish a Computer
For resale or if you're feeling nostalgic
That old computer taking up space and collecting dust has become an eyesore. You’ve long since moved on to a bigger, better, more technologically advanced computer and no longer have […]
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7 WordPress Tips For a Mobile Friendly Website
Highlighting important issues and how to fix them
There is nothing worse than having a great-looking desktop website and a mobile site that doesn’t work correctly. Most design fixes are simple but do require attention if you want […]
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How To Bulk-Convert Outlook PST Files Into Another Format
For archiving as well as portability
A PST file is used by Microsoft Outlook to store an email account’s data, including all the messages, contacts, file attachments, and more. You can convert a PST file to […]
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How To Check Out New Windows 10 Features With Windows Insider
Be on the bleeding edge of technology
Windows 10, unlike previous versions of Windows, receives regular feature updates that improve the user experience. Alongside typical bug fixes, Microsoft has continually improved and added to the initial Windows […]
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How To Create a Passwordless Login On Windows 10
Upgrade your security with these alternative methods
If your password is poor, your system is at risk. Rather than rely on outdated security, Microsoft is leading the way with the Windows 10 May 2019 update, which added […]
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How To Make a Torrent File
Share large files without uploading
Torrents are one of the most popular ways to share files online. If you make your own torrent file, you let other people download files directly from your computer. This […]
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How To Find Lost Or Forgotten Files On Windows 10
Plus add tags so you won't lose them again
Trying to hunt down specific files on your Windows 10 PC can sometimes feel like trying to locate your car keys. Technology hasn’t quite got to the point where we […]
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How to Use DiskPart Utility in Windows
Format, resize, extend and manage your drives
The Disk Management Tool is a useful, effective tool for managing your Windows disks and partitions, but it isn’t as powerful to use as Diskpart. This command-line tool lets you […]
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How To Fix USB Drive Showing Wrong Size
No need to panic, just reformat it
If your USB drive is shown with a wrong size on your computer, it’s likely the result of an improper formatting of the drive. Instead of seeing the actual 16GB […]
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What Is Localhost and How Can You Use It?
Something that all Geeks should know
The localhost – also referred to as ‘the loopback address’ – is used to establish an IP connection or call, to your own computer or machine. The loopback address is […]
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Understanding Types Of RAM Memory & How It’s Used
Each has their own pros and cons
RAM or Random Access Memory is an incredibly important part of any modern computer. The CPU (central processing unit) of a computer needs data and instructions in order to perform […]
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How To Change Your Router SSID & Why You Should
More than just because you can
SSID stands for Service Set Identifier and is the primary name of your WiFi network. If you tap on the WiFi icon on your phone or computer, it’ll pull up […]
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4 Ways To Find Large Files In Windows 10
Free up space quickly by deleting them
If you quickly want to free up memory space on your Windows machine, the best way to do that is to find large files on your Windows 10 PC and […]