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Keep System Information in View: How to Keep Your Task Manager Visible on Your Desktop at All Times (Quick Tips)
Keep System Information in View: How to Keep Your Task Manager Visible on Your Desktop at All Times (Quick Tips)
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How to Find the Mouse Pointer on Your Monitor Instantly, Guaranteed (Quick Tips)
How to Find the Mouse Pointer on Your Monitor Instantly, Guaranteed (Quick Tips)
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How to Remove Unnecessary Apps from Your Windows PC
How to Remove Unnecessary Apps from Your Windows PC
Is your Start menu cluttered with unnecessary pre-installed apps? Here's how to tidy it up: Uninstall unused apps directly via the app settings or remove stubborn built-in apps using targeted...
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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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In just 5 minutes: How to create a crash-proof Windows system
In just 5 minutes: How to create a crash-proof Windows system
Would you like to let guests use your PC without risking permanent changes to files or settings? Here's the solution: Set up a separate local standard account and convert it...
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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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How do I highlight a specific location in the registry? (FAQ)
How do I highlight a specific location in the registry? (FAQ)
Do you often lose track of previously edited entries in the extensive Windows registry? Here’s the solution: Add frequently used keys or branches to your favourites in the Registry Editor....
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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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How do I place the important „Run“ command directly in the taskbar?
How do I place the important „Run“ command directly in the taskbar?
Tired of pressing Win+R every time you need the Run command? You can pin it to the taskbar for instant access. In Windows 10 and 11, it's tucked away under...
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How do I bring all programs and apps to my desktop?
How do I bring all programs and apps to my desktop?
Tired of digging through the Start menu to launch your programs? There's a quicker way. With one simple desktop shortcut, you can open a single folder that lists every installed...
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Can I also set up my own library in Windows?
Can I also set up my own library in Windows?
Struggling to find files scattered across different folders? Windows libraries bring them together in one place – without moving a thing. Create your own library in Explorer, give it a...
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