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Make Windows 11 better: How to customize and expand the Start menu

Reading Time: 5 minutesUse tools, settings, and tricks to customize the Windows 11 Start menu to your own requirements. We show you how. Microsoft regularly changes the functions, options, and display of the Start menu in Windows. There are innovations such as a tile layout for the “All” tab. However, the menu also hides important functions, making them more difficult to access. In this article, we look at the settings options for the Start menu and how you Read more…

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Your Guide to Deleting Files Forever

Reading Time: 2 minutesCan a file be deleted forever? What exactly happens when you “delete” a file, and how easy is it to retrieve it? You’ve probably seen it on crime dramas like CSI or NCIS: the investigators get their hands on the bad guy’s computer, and with a few strokes of the keyboard are able to reconstruct everything the bad guy thought he had deleted. You might think those scenes are fake TV tech magic — and Read more…

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Which Upgrades Will Improve Your PC Performance the Most

Reading Time: 4 minutesIs your PC running slow? Maybe you’ve tried optimization software and investigated all the common solutions, but nothing seems to be working. In that case, it’s time to upgrade some of your hardware. But which components, exactly? Where should you start? Which upgrades will give you the best bang for your buck, and which are a waste of time? Although you should always tailor your upgrades to suit a particular need, here are the best Read more…

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How to move Windows default folders to other drives

Reading Time: < 1 minuteIf you use a Windows PC, you’re probably familiar with the standard user folders like Documents and Music. If you find that you’re running out of space in these folders, you can easily move them to another drive. Not sure how to go about it? Don’t sweat it. We’ll guide you every step of the way. By default, these directories (aka libraries) are located as subfolders in the path C:\Users\[user name]. In some configurations, however, Read more…

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8 mistakes that will kill your SSD early

Reading Time: 5 minutesSSDs are finely tuned, blazing-fast storage devices that can take more advantage of the high bandwidth of PCIe 5.0 than even the fastest graphics cards. But like all instruments of performance, you can’t treat them poorly and expect them to last forever. There are some real mistakes you’re probably making that will cause your SSDs to die sooner than they should. Here’s what you need to know if you want them lasting long and performing Read more…

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Warning Signs Your Computer Is Going to Crash

Warning Signs Your Computer Is Going to Crash (And What to Do)

Reading Time: 4 minutesComputer crashes have a habit of occurring at the most inopportune moments. You can guarantee that everything is going to fail seconds before you were due to hit the Save button. So, wouldn’t it be great if you could tell when a crash was about to happen? It turns out that you can—computer crashes are nowhere near as random as they might appear. Here are several warning signs that your computer is about to crash, Read more…

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Solve your Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings

Solve your Wi-Fi problems with these smart router settings

Reading Time: 9 minutesToday, the internet has become like water and electricity, a necessity for everyday life and something we take for granted. Most people never think about routers, network cables, frequency bands, and more as long as everything works. But wireless networks — Wi-Fi — are not flawless and few users have never had problems. Common problems include weak coverage in parts of the home, devices being disconnected and having to be reconnected manually, choppy music and Read more…

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Windows 11 Hidden Features

Reading Time: 7 minutesWindows 11: Over 30 hidden new features you probably missed While Windows 10 will not receive any new features until its end of support in October 2025, Microsoft will continue to provide Windows 11 with innovations — and not only with the next major yearly upgrade to version 23H3 in autumn. Initially thought to be an exception, interim feature updates called “Moments” are now standard. The first major feature update of this year brought something Read more…

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Crash course: How do virtual PCs actually work?

Reading Time: 4 minutesVirtualization is a fine thing: it allows you to test programs, settings, and other operating systems without endangering your own PC. We explain what you need to get started with virtual PCs. Anyone who frequently installs and uninstalls new software, tests beta versions of programs, or tinkers with the registry in Windows, often reaches the point where they have to completely re-install their operating system. With the help of a virtual machine, you can save Read more…

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How to find your saved passwords in Chrome

Reading Time: 2 minutesOne of the easiest ways to store your passwords and passkeys is within your browser—but you may not give much thought to how to find them within Chrome, since it’ll autofill your credentials whenever you need to log into a site. If you need to look up a particular password, it takes just a few quick clicks to access them directly. Here’s how to locate them—and how to access all the different settings related to Read more…

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