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How to Switch Between Dedicated GPU and Integrated Graphics
Because sometimes your computer gets it wrong
Laptops have a tough job. They have to provide users with good performance while being frugal with their battery use. This is why gaming laptops or those with high-performance dedicated […]
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How to Install an Additional Keyboard Language on Windows, Mac and Mobile Devices
If you speak in more than one tongue
Installing a keyboard language enables you to type all the popular languages spoken around the world. Nearly all platforms including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, iOS, and Android allow you to […]
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How to Perform an Offline Virus Scan to Fix an Infected PC
If you think you’ve been infected with malware, the best thing to do is to avoid panicking. In many cases, you can recover your PC and remove the infection by […]
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How to Merge Videos in Windows 10
And avoid apps that have malware
It’s fairly easy to merge multiple video clips in Windows 10 and create a single video file. In Windows 10 you can either use a built-in app called Photos or […]
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How to Face Swap in Photoshop
Can be used for great effect
Face swapping, despite how silly it may seem, can be a great tool for photographers. If you find that someone, for example, had their eyes closed in every photo, with […]
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How to Use Google Assistant on Windows 10
A clever hack that's also useful
The first thing you should know before reading this article is that there’s no such thing as an official Google Assistant client for Windows 10. The workaround is a customized […]
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How to Set Up Master Pages in Adobe InDesign CC
It will make your life much easier
InDesign, the desktop publishing application that’s included in an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, is ideal for designing virtually any document, from flyers, posters, and brochures to longer documents like books, […]
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How to Analyze Memory Dump Files (.dmp) in Windows 10
Important forensics to solve computer glitches
If your Windows PC suffers a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) error, several things will happen. The most obvious is that your PC is forced to restart, as a BSOD […]
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How to Free Up Space on Your Chromebook
A problem for nearly every user
Despite being worthy laptop alternatives, there’s an aspect where many Chromebooks fall short: storage space. Although there are a few high-end Chromebooks with 128GB to 256GB of disk space, a […]
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How to Force Windows 10 to Install an Update
Plus, we explain what a Safeguard Hold is
Microsoft announces a new Windows 10 build and everyone but you are getting their devices updated. When you check the Windows Update section in the Settings app, Windows says your […]
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How to Fix a err_connection_refused Error in Google Chrome
Quickly resolve the issue with one of these
Google Chrome displays an ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED error message when a website fails to respond to a request to connect to it. Although that sounds like an issue on the server-side (and […]
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Windows 10 Tablet Mode: What It Is and How to Use It
Plus, what changes does it make
Windows 10 has a bunch of “modes” and features that can help you get the best out of your computer. Compatibility mode, for example, lets you run old software without […]
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What Are Photoshop Overlays and How to Use Them
A time-saving perk to add cool effects
If you’re into photography, you’re probably always looking for ways to add new, dynamic, and unique effects to your finished pieces. An easy way to do this is by adding […]
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Fix wmpnetwk.exe High Memory and CPU Usage in Windows
It could be a virus or malware
The Windows Media Player (WMP) has a media sharing functionality that allows you to stream your PC’s media library to other devices over a network. Wmpnetwk.exe is the process that […]
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Program Won’t Open When You Click On It in Windows 10? 7 Ways to Fix
Try these tips before calling the repair shop
Windows 10 is arguably the most user-friendly operating system on the market right now, and it certainly commands the highest user base. Unfortunately, even the best-operating systems aren’t immune to […]
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How to Install and Setup Kali Linux
The ultimate multi-tool for cybersecurity geeks
Whether you’re interested in a career in cybersecurity, or just want to learn more about Linux and computers, Kali is a good Linux distribution to use. It’s free, comes from […]
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How to Screen Record on a Chromebook
Google integrated a screen recording tool into Chrome OS 89 primarily to foster virtual learning. If you take a lot of online classes on your Chromebook, or you teach students […]