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Can I add an additional language to my Windows system?
Can I add an additional language to my Windows system?
Would you like to add another display language to your Windows 10 or 11 without affecting your English installation?
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Put an end to internet chaos: Here’s how to finally browse the web with ease
Put an end to internet chaos: Here’s how to finally browse the web with ease
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Qwant: the spyware-free search engine
Qwant: the spyware-free search engine
Would you like to browse the internet without giving away your personal data? Qwant is a privacy-focused search engine that, according to its own claims, doesn’t store search histories for...
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Windows 11: Stay organized with virtual desktops
Windows 11: Stay organized with virtual desktops
Looking for a tidier desktop on Windows 11? Virtual desktops make it quick and easy: use Task View to create multiple desktops, switch between them with a single click, and...
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Matthiesen’s Special Windows Tips
Matthiesen’s Special Windows Tips
In this article, you’ll find Windows tips on three handy topics: First, use the Bundesnetzagentur’s interactive map to check whether your address in Germany might be underserved when it comes...
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Boost your performance and say goodbye to laggy games (Quick Tips)
Boost your performance and say goodbye to laggy games (Quick Tips)
Is your gameplay lagging on your Windows PC? Here's the solution: enable Game Mode in your Windows settings. If your device supports it, this feature prioritises resources for graphics-intensive games....
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How do I regain access to Windows settings? (FAQ)
How do I regain access to Windows settings? (FAQ)
Is your Windows Settings app no longer responding, preventing you from accessing your device and printer settings? The solution: Reset the Settings app to its default state through its app...
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Can I search for files by date in File Explorer? (FAQ)
Can I search for files by date in File Explorer? (FAQ)
Have you recently saved a file but can’t remember its name or where you saved it? Here’s a quick solution: use the search function in File Explorer with date filters...
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Can I disable my laptop’s touchpad? (FAQ)
Can I disable my laptop’s touchpad? (FAQ)
Does your mouse pointer accidentally move across the screen when you brush against the touchpad while using an external mouse? There’s a quick fix for that: simply open the Windows...
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Help! Windows says „This app has been blocked for security reasons“: What should I do? (Q&A)
Help! Windows says „This app has been blocked for security reasons“: What should I do? (Q&A)
Does the Windows message “This app has been blocked for your protection” appear? Don’t worry—this often happens when a program is outdated, unsigned, comes from an unknown publisher, was downloaded...
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Microsoft is easing the mandatory update requirement in Windows 11: You can decide for yourself when to install the update (N&T)
Microsoft is easing the mandatory update requirement in Windows 11: You can decide for yourself when to install the update (N&T)
Windows 11 is expected to introduce a new feature that will give you greater control over your updates. In an early test version, individual updates can be deferred, and a...
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Microsoft finally listens to us users: Major quality offensive for a better Windows 11 (N&T)
Microsoft finally listens to us users: Major quality offensive for a better Windows 11 (N&T)
Microsoft has launched a major quality push for Windows 11 in 2026, promising faster performance and greater reliability. You'll soon be able to reposition the taskbar to the top or...
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How can I transfer my games from my Windows 10 PC to my Windows 11 PC? (Q&A)
How can I transfer my games from my Windows 10 PC to my Windows 11 PC? (Q&A)
Running two separate Windows installations and worried about losing your favourite games? When Windows 10 and Windows 11 sit side by side, you'll need to reinstall Microsoft titles like Solitaire...
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Windows Defender Offline: How to detect and completely remove malware
Windows Defender Offline: How to detect and completely remove malware
Suspect malware on your PC? Act fast. Windows Defender Offline, built into Windows 10 and 11, scans for hidden threats that ordinary checks can miss. Disconnect from the internet, open...
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Are there malicious programs hiding in your system startup? The „Autoruns“ tool finds them all!
Are there malicious programs hiding in your system startup? The „Autoruns“ tool finds them all!
Worried that malware is hiding in your Windows startup? Microsoft's free Autoruns tool reveals every program that launches automatically – a favourite hiding spot for viruses and Trojans that ordinary...
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