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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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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 Don’t worry—this often happens when a program is outdated, unsigned, comes from an unknown publisher, was downloaded...
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Windows Defender: Your protective wall against viruses and Trojans
Windows Defender: Your protective wall against viruses and Trojans
Want dependable virus protection without paying a penny? Windows Defender, built into Windows 10 and 11, guards your PC in the background. Run a quick scan daily and a full...
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You can now easily solve Windows problems yourself!
You can now easily solve Windows problems yourself!
ound gone quiet, printer playing up or the internet suddenly down? Windows can often fix it for you. The built-in troubleshooter spots common faults and guides you step by step...
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Why is the „Safely remove hardware“ dialog not always displayed for my USB stick?
Why is the „Safely remove hardware“ dialog not always displayed for my USB stick?
Removing a USB stick, memory card or external drive without ejecting it safely risks losing your data. The handy "Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media" dialog usually sits in the...
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Attention, your security certificates expire in June 2026: install updates now
Attention, your security certificates expire in June 2026: install updates now
Worried your PC might not start in 2026? The Secure Boot certificates from 2011 begin expiring in June, but there's no need to panic. Most devices will keep running normally...
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The 7-point check for successfully setting up WLAN printers
The 7-point check for successfully setting up WLAN printers
Is your Wi-Fi printer refusing to print? Don't panic – most problems are easy to fix. Work through seven simple checks: confirm the wireless connection, make the printer visible in...
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Is your Internet connection snoringly slow? Windows 11 offers a new Internet speed test (N&T)
Is your Internet connection snoringly slow? Windows 11 offers a new Internet speed test (N&T)
Want to check your broadband speed without faffing about with extra apps? Windows makes it simple. Just right-click the network icon in your taskbar and select the speed test option....
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5 tips that hardly anyone knows: easily avoid the nastiest YouTube traps
5 tips that hardly anyone knows: easily avoid the nastiest YouTube traps
Use YouTube more conveniently with five simple tricks. Download longer videos for smooth offline viewing, save favourites into playlists, and switch off autoplay to reclaim your time. Cinema mode hides...
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Remove USB ghost devices quickly and easily (quick tips)
Remove USB ghost devices quickly and easily (quick tips)
Are USB ghost devices slowing down your PC? These hidden Device Manager entries belong to gadgets you no longer use, yet their old drivers can cause delays, conflicts, instability and...
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