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10 Ways to Make Windows 10 and 11 FasterComputers slow down for many reasons. I'll review some of the steps you can take to speed yours up again.2023-11-29 |
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Can I Password Protect a Folder?Keeping data secure is important. Being able to password-protect a folder seems an obvious approach. Unfortunately, it's not that simple.2023-11-27 |
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Why Does Email with a Lot of BCC’ed Recipients Bounce?BCC is good for many things. Sending to many people at once isn't really one of them.2023-11-25 |
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The Unexpected Clash: How One Program Can Impact AnotherInteractions between software can cause unexpected side effects. If you're experiencing a problem, it's one more thing to look into.2023-11-24 |
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Recovering from Ransomware with an Online BackupPeople often cite ransomware as a reason to avoid automated online backups, thinking that those backups will be impacted. OneDrive has thought of that.2023-11-23 |
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How to Back Up WindowsUsing free and included tools, here's how to back up Windows and all your data in eight easy steps.2023-11-22 |
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How Do I Change My Email Name?Changing your email name is usually easy, but changing your email address involves setting up a new account.2023-11-20 |
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Where Did This Message Come From?Process Explorer includes a nifty feature to help you identify any program displaying a window or message box.2023-11-18 |
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Recover Deleted Files in OneDriveIf you're using OneDrive for your regular work, its recycle bin provides an extra layer of backup and protection.2023-11-17 |
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Using OneDrive for Nearly Continuous BackupOneDrive can be used for many things, but one of the most valuable is ongoing online backup.2023-11-16 |
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Why Does My Phone Charge Slowly on Some Chargers?Why do some chargers work faster or slower than others? We'll take a look at some basic electrical concepts to understand what to look for in a charger.2023-11-15 |
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My Computer Is Infected With Malware. Should I Just Throw It Out?Malware is just software. It doesn't destroy your computer's hardware in any way. Some work will get you back up and running without needing to destroy anything.2023-11-13 |
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How Can I Keep My Laptop Running With the Lid Closed?The default configuration for most Windows laptops is to go into standby when the lid is closed. We'll look at how to change that.2023-11-11 |
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Restoring Files With File HistoryWhen properly enabled and configured, File History can restore deleted files or previous versions of files that have changed.2023-11-10 |
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Restoring a File From an EaseUS Todo Image BackupAn image backup contains everything, but that doesn't mean you need to restore it all if you only need one file.2023-11-09 |
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How Do I Tell If an Email Address Is Fake?It's hard to determine whether an email address is fake.2023-11-08 |
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5 Steps to Better Wi-Fi In Your HouseWi-Fi has only become more important as more devices and online activities become essential at home. I'll review some of the things to investigate as you search for better Wi-Fi performance.2023-11-06 |
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What Is “about:blank” (or “about:blank#blocked”) and How Do I Get Rid of It?About:blank is a special blank page in browsers that appears due to problems, malware, or malware removal. It can also be a useful home page.2023-11-04 |
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Enable File History in Windows 11File History can be a useful component of a larger backup strategy. I'll show you how to set it up.2023-11-03 |
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Restoring an Image Using EaseUS TodoOnce you have an image backup and an emergency disk, here's how you restore that image to your computer.2023-11-02 |
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Why Can’t I Talk to a Real Person?There are many reasons you're more likely to be directed to online and self-help resources than talk to a real person.2023-11-01 |
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Why Shouldn’t I “Forward to Everyone You Know”?We often get forwarded email warning us about everything from lost children to free money to crooked politicians. They're mostly bogus, and they're known as urban legends. Here's how to tell.2023-10-30 |
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Is My Chat History Saved Somewhere?You can't prove a negative, so it's impossible to say your chats aren't being saved somewhere. But it's pretty darned unlikely.2023-10-28 |
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Creating an EaseUS Todo Emergency DiskBefore you can restore a backup image created using EaseUS Todo, you'll need an emergency disk.2023-10-27 |
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Will I Lose My Account If I Don’t Set a Recovery Email Address for My Google Account?Recovery email addresses are an important safety net. Here's what you need to do.2023-10-26 |
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Why Are There So Many Files?Your computer likely has many more files on it than you realize. That's quite normal.2023-10-25 |
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What Is a Browser Cache? How Do I Clear It?Clearing your browser cache is the first thing to try when you encounter webpage problems. I'll look at why and how to clear your cache.2023-10-23 |
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Boost Your Battery! Top Tips for Maximum LifeHow to get the most out of your laptop battery.2023-10-21 |
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Wait.In which I diagnose an issue online and come to an interesting conclusion.2023-10-20 |
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Breaking Up with “Sign in With Facebook”: a Step-by-Step GuideUsing Facebook to sign in to other accounts isn't optimal. Here's how to sever that relationship.2023-10-19 |
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How Websites Remember You: Diving into Cookies & MoreWebsites remember that you signed in previously both as a convenience and as a way to make using the site possible.2023-10-18 |
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Why Do I Have Constant Disk Activity in Windows?Unexplained disk activity is easy to identify with the right tools. We'll use Process Monitor.2023-10-16 |
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How Does “Undo Send” Work?Gmail and other email services offer the ability to "undo" an email. I'll look at how it works and why it's not what people expect.2023-10-14 |
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Can I Retrieve a Message I Submitted via a Web Form?There isn't a concept of a "sent mail folder" when filling out forms on a webpage, so there is nothing to retrieve.2023-10-13 |
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What Should I Do If My Computer Freezes Completely?Steps you can take when your computer locks up.2023-10-12 |
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How Should I Keep Recovery Codes Secure?Recovery codes protect you against account loss. The issue? Where to store them safely.2023-10-11 |
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Will Email Bounce If I Send It to a Closed Account?If you send email to an invalid address or a closed account, you may get a bounce back. You just can't count on it.2023-10-09 |
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Should I Turn My Computer Off at Night?Turning your computer off at night might be appropriate. But is it saving energy? It's hard to say.2023-10-07 |
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Password Update Without Re-encrypting: How?If your password is used to encrypt your hard disk, how can you change your password and still be able to decrypt your disk?2023-10-06 |
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Is Outsourcing Tech Support Evil?Cost-cutting by sending tech support overseas is often derided as a terrible move, but it's not the location that matters, it's the quality.2023-10-05 |
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How to Avoid Losing Data No Matter WhatAnother day, another story of data loss. The frustrating thing is that it doesn't have to happen.2023-10-04 |
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What’s the Difference Between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com?Microsoft continues to confuse us with product names. I'll clarify the difference between Outlook, Outlook, and Outlook.com, and help you decide which you want.2023-10-02 |
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How Do I Use an “Unallocated Space” Partition?Unallocated space in a hard disk partition won't be used. I'll look at the two common ways to make unallocated space usable.2023-09-30 |
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Preparing for the Ultimate DisasterIf you're not around to unlock all the digital data you take such care to secure, who will be able to access it, and how?2023-09-29 |
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Why Is My External Hard Drive Not Showing in Windows?Occasionally, attaching a drive to a computer will appear to work, but the drive's nowhere to be found. I'll walk through one common solution.2023-09-28 |
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Should I Disconnect My Backup Drive When I’m Not Backing Up?Some people disconnect their backup drive when not backing up because they fear ransomware. I explain why that's a Really Bad Idea.2023-09-27 |
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What Are Hiberfil.sys, Swapfile.sys, and Pagefile.sys, and How Do I Remove Them?Hiberfil.sys, pagefile.sys, and swapfile.sys are Windows system files that support two very important features: hibernation and virtual memory.2023-09-25 |
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Why Is My Computer Hot and Loud?Several components in your computer use power and generate heat in proportion to how they're used. I'll review the two biggies.2023-09-23 |
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How to Delete Your Google Account PermanentlyDeleting is permanent. There's another option that's less drastic, includes a safety net, and eventually achieves the same goal.2023-09-22 |
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How Can I Find Out Who Is Using a “File in Use”?If Windows or another program reports that a file is in use without telling you what program is using it, Process Explorer can.2023-09-21 |
